By Flinster Austin
Published on 2024-01-17 09:26:50
The visuals for the track from Adekunle Gold’s fifth album, “Tequila Ever After,” capture the intimate emotion between the artist and his wife Simi. Through a series of intimate close-ups, the couple’s chemistry is on full display, complemented by a serene aesthetic that reflects their playful and energetic dynamic.
Fresh off a successful North American tour produced by Live Nation and Duke Concept, where he performed “Tequila Ever After” in front of sold-out audiences, Adekunle Gold also headlined the Detty December concerts in Lagos. The release of the ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ video marks a strong start to his 2024.
“Tequila Ever After” has been hailed as a love letter to the explosive sounds of African music that have recently gained global popularity. It also serves as a testament to Adekunle Gold’s growth and evolution as an artist and individual over the past few years.
Speaking about his personal and artistic evolution, Adekunle Gold said, “I’m not the same Adekunle Gold who released my first album in 2016. I have grown in confidence.”
The album has garnered over 265 million streams worldwide and has received critical acclaim from publications such as OkayAfrica, 1883 Magazine, Fader, Variety, and Rolling Stone.
The standout track “Party No Dey Stop” with Zinoleesky reached the top 10 of the Billboard Top Afrobeats Songs chart and peaked at No. 3 on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart. Additionally, it has amassed over 41 million Spotify streams and 12 million YouTube views.
“Tequila Ever After” includes the hit singles “Party No Dey Stop” and “Ogaranya,” as well as tracks from his EP “Tio Tequila,” released earlier in 2023. The 17-track album also features credits from Kel-P, Labrinth, Khalid, Pharrell Williams, and Nile Rodgers.
The content also includes an embedded link to the official video for “Tequila Ever After.”
