Bella Shmurda Drops ‘Sanity’, A 16-Track Street-Pop Diary of Hustle, Heritage & Heart

Bella Shmurda has officially released hissophomore album, Sanity, a bold and genre-blending statement of identity, survival, and musical evolution. Out today under Dangbana Republik, the 16-track album arrives as a defining moment for the Nigerian street-pop star, capturing both the grit of Lagos and the spirit of global Afrobeats.

From the very first track, Sanity pulls no punches. Opening with “Appraisal”, Bella sets a reflective tone, laying bare the emotions, scars, and lessons of his journey. What follows is an eclectic but cohesive body of work that fuses Afrobeats, trap, Fuji, and R&B, balancing club energy with personal vulnerability.

The album feels like a musical diary, one shaped by the chaos of the streets, the discipline of the grind, and the desire to rise above both.

What truly sets Sanity apart is its cultural duality. Bella Shmurda leans into deep-rooted Nigerian sounds like talking drums, agidigbo, and Fuji improvisation, yet layers them over contemporary trap beats and melodic, autotune-laced vocals. This contrast creates a unique blend that feels both timeless and trendy, and intentionally pan-African.

With Sanity, Bella Shmurda doesn’t just deliver hits, he delivers substance. The album is an elevation from his 2022 debut, Hypertension, showing maturity in both songwriting and sound design. Where Hypertension introduced Bella as a fresh voice, Sanity positions him as a torchbearer for the streets, with range, heart, and a voice that won’t be ignored.

Sanity is more than an album, it’s a movement. From its storytelling to its sonic ambition, Bella Shmurda invites listeners into his world, where every win is earned, every loss remembered, and every rhythm rooted in something real. It’s a full-bodied experience that captures the chaos, joy, faith, and fight of young Nigerians navigating fame, identity, and survival.

Now streaming on all major platforms, Sanity is poised to dominate playlists from Lagos to London, and everywhere in between.