Victony Turns 'Life's Lemons Into Powerful Art' With Debut Album 'Stubborn'

It's been three years since the near-fatal car accident that claimed the life of one of Victoni's close friends, and she carries the burden of the traumatic accident with her every day.

The Afropop sensation's outlook on life was forever changed after the April 2021 wreck, which saw him learn how to walk again after intensive surgery and physical therapy.

Music has always been there for Vic – born Anthony Victory – and he further infused that resilience into his creative process while creating album/1dfsKiTgOKzA8sLHCNMuKc?si=a6317HTbQheM2lwIKrMESQ” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>Stubbornthe 23-year-old's debut LP, which hit streaming services on Friday (June 21).

“It represents overcoming adversity and turning life's 'lemons' into powerful art,” says Victony. Advertising sign of his new album. “I hope that when people listen to the album, they feel a sense of shared experience and inspiration to find strength and hope in their own journeys.”

Victony invites a versatile group of collaborators into the fold, some of whom are new to the Afrobeats scene. Teezo Touchdown, Saint JHN, Asake, Shallipoppi and Shorae are among them Stubbornhis special guests.

Teezo and Vic step into a time machine and bring fans to the dance floor for the revelatory “Slow Down,” a definite standout that showcases his versatility as an artist on the job. “We hit it off right away and the session was full of experimentation,” adds the Nigerian artist of the collaboration with Teezo. “We wanted to create something that made people move, but also feel deeply.”

Saint JHN accelerated Vic's creative process in what he hailed as the “fastest” artist he's ever recorded with after an initial run in Los Angeles. “Tiny Apartment” tells an honest story of intimacy, an aspect of life that Lenny Ghetto is no stranger to exploring with his art.

Victony will look to bring increased exposure to the global Afropop scene, but sees it as more of an “opportunity than a pressure” to deliver.

Take a deeper look at the album titles and fans will notice that Olamide Baddo is on the list. Vic made it a point to show his appreciation for the influential African rapper and mentor, who helped him compose the project.

The “Soweto” crooner will reunite with his Outlaws for a North American tour in support of his debut this summer. The Stubborn tour kicks off in Boston on August 8th and will travel through New York, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and more.

Drift Stubborn below.