Nigeria Afrobeat sensation, Ayra Starr releases new single Rhythm and Blue.
Written by maxfmeditor3 on September 14, 2023

Nigeria Afrobeat sensation, Ayra Starr releases new single Rhythm and Blue.
The “Sabi” crooner consistently thrills the music world with her unique music style and fashion sense, influencing Gen-Z and the Afro music scene greatly. As we eagerly anticipate her sophomore album, she has treated us to a new single titled “Rhythm and Blues,” adding to her second song of the year following “Sability,” released in February.
This latest single, “Rhythm and Blues,” she released on the 13th of September 2023. It marks the singer’s second song of the year, following “Sability,” which she dropped in February.
Rhythm and Blues
In “Rhythm and Blues,” Ayra Starr takes us on a captivating love journey, openly professing her affections. She effortlessly captivates her listeners with her sonorous vocals, melodious tunes, and heartfelt lyrics. This tender declaration of love is presented as a romantic ballad, featuring a mid-tempo rhythm, a subdued tone, and Ayra’s signature light vocal style.
Ayra Starr’s Music Career
Ayra Starr joined Marvin Records in 2019, and her debut hit, “Away,” catapulted her to fame as she continued to amass a growing fanbase worldwide. Another chart-topping single, “Bloody Samaritan,” made history in the music industry by becoming the first solo track by a female artist to top the Top 50 list.
In 2021, she received the Female Artist Breakout of the Year award for her single “Herself.” In 2022, “Bloody Samaritan” won the Headies Viewer’s Choice Award and received numerous nominations and global recognition. This year, she took home the Best Female Artist award at the 16th Headies Awards.
The “Rush” singer has now achieved two official certifications for “Rush.” She is also recognized by The Platinum SNEP in France and Canada. Notably, she became the first female African musician to win the Silver BRIT in the UK. Platoon announced that “Rush” has officially reached 1 billion streams worldwide.
Currently, the “Sabi Girl” is hosting her “21: The World Tour,” which kicked off on July 27th and will run until the end of November 2023. Ayra Starr proudly holds the title of the first female Nigerian artist with a billion streams on all platforms worldwide, thanks to her hit music “Rush.”