King Promise & Mr Eazi Announce Career-Defining Joint Project
African music icons and longtime collaborators Mr Eazi and King Promise have officially announced their highly anticipated joint album titled 'See What We've Done', scheduled for release on March 11, 2026. The project marks a significant milestone in both artists' careers and celebrates their decade-long friendship and creative partnership.
A Nostalgic Lead Single with a Modern Twist
The album campaign kicks off with the release of the lead single 'That Way', an Afrobeats track that cleverly interpolates the iconic 1999 Backstreet Boys hit 'I Want It That Way'. Produced by contemporary African pop architects GuiltyBeatz and JAE5, the song masterfully blends millennial pop nostalgia with the infectious rhythmic pulse of modern Afrobeats.
"'I Want it That Way' used to be one of our favourite records growing up," Mr Eazi explains. "Backstreet Boys, Westlife, that is what we all grew up listening to. Once I heard the beat with that interpolation, I was like 'Jeez, we gotta do this one.' It was just us having fun playing with nostalgia."
King Promise adds, "Sometimes you hear a classic, and you just know you can take it somewhere new. That is what 'That Way' is: Mr Eazi and I taking an anthem everyone grew up with and flipping it into something that hits different. Same heart, new pulse."
Visual Homage to Boy Band Era
The music video for 'That Way', directed by Charlie Rees at a private airport hangar near London, pays faithful homage to the aviation aesthetic of the original Backstreet Boys video. This bold visual nod to peak noughties boy band nostalgia shows both artists fully embracing their heartthrob era while maintaining their distinctive contemporary style.
A Decade of Friendship and Collaboration
The friendship between Mr Eazi and King Promise dates back nearly to the beginning of their respective careers. While Nigerian-born Mr Eazi built his path to superstardom from his second home in Accra, Ghana, King Promise was making his earliest inroads into the music business. Their upcoming album builds on years of successful collaboration that includes:
- 'Dabebi' in 2018
- 'Call Waiting' in 2019
- 'Baby, I'm Jealous' in 2020
- The smash hit 'See What We've Done' released last summer
The joint LP, arriving via emPawa Africa, promises to capture their exceptional artistry while complementing the unique musical identities that have significantly contributed to the advancement of African pop music globally. This career-defining project represents not just musical collaboration but the culmination of a friendship that has grown alongside their artistic evolution.
