Raldie Young

Rex Opara Jr., aka Raldie Young, is a Lagos-based artist who blends music, design, and video. Deeply personal and experimental, his music defies genres, from early pop to a current mix of R&B, Afrobeat, and hyperpop. Inspired by artists like Janelle Monae and his Igbo-Ibibio heritage, Raldie tackles themes of identity, sexuality, and societal issues with honesty.

His music ranges from introspective demos (&#34;<a href="spotify:album:2Y9DWBUTD1aOLHDycjhU6r" data-name="Songs From My Bedroom">Songs From My Bedroom</a>&#34;) to dark humor (&#34;<a href="spotify:album:2zLNY0Db830wvHpHFjlOnQ" data-name="Protein Junkie">Protein Junkie</a>&#34;) to anthems of self-acceptance (&#34;<a href="spotify:album:2oEspfMIDb8dxVf1zLpFuR" data-name="UNCOOL">UNCOOL</a>&#34;) and the celebration of freedom (&#34;<a href="spotify:album:7j9cqaWT08WnG0QTd35ik2" data-name="BAHN&#43;">BAHN&#43;</a>&#34;). His musical talents are also evident in the production of Yéla&#39;s sophomore album &#34;<a href="spotify:album:5YoJrjxpPKOcdvSqikAI2Q" data-name="Existence Resistance">Existence Resistance</a>&#34;.

Earning prestigious awards such as the Goethe Talents Scholarship as well as performing at the Pop-Kultur music festival solidify his rising star status. His latest EP, &#34;<a href="spotify:album:6lYN8U0K3DhY3VC9veyBGF" data-name="In the meantime..., Pt. 1">In the meantime..., Pt. 1</a>&#34; explores self-discovery (&#34;<a href="spotify:track:0UGCowU6u4n4UOTBGI44W2" data-name="Better">Better</a>&#34;), past relationships (&#34;<a href="spotify:track:16on4nfTPiAG1NL127fwhw" data-name="Loverman">Loverman</a>&#34;), raw desire (&#34;<a href="spotify:track:0kUGLlBv9TdrfzpTukAzTV" data-name="Twin Kai">Twin Kai</a>&#34;), and long-distance love (&#34;<a href="spotify:track:42buGMcssJFYRKDAxsrrFW" data-name="weekend motiv (LDR, Pt. 2)">weekend motiv (LDR, Pt. 2)</a>&#34;). This project acts as a bridge to his upcoming full-length debut album, hinting at a bright future for this genre-bending artist.