After over two years of soul-searching, songwriting, and emotional labor, Nigerian-born, Houston-based artist Blakboykay delivers his most vulnerable and honest work yet with the release of his new project, Things We Do For Love.

Crafted with blood, sweat, and tears, the album is more than music—it’s a time capsule of a chapter in Kay’s life marked by connection, heartbreak, growth, and grace. What started as a celebration of love and partnership evolved into a poignant exploration of loss, acceptance, and the complicated beauty of moving on.

“This project tells the story of meeting someone you truly believed you’d do life with,” says Blakboykay. “But sometimes, God has other plans. Every good thing doesn’t always last forever—and I had to learn that in real time.”

Over the course of the album, Blakboykay unpacks both the highs and lows of love, with tracks that reflect hope, heartbreak, self-reflection, and the quiet power of letting go. It’s a sonic rollercoaster that mirrors the very real emotional swings of a breakup—from longing and vulnerability to strength and renewal.

He adds:

“Some of the people who inspired these songs, I’m no longer in contact with. Some of them I still love and wish the best life has to offer. That’s part of the journey too. Loss is final—but happiness is whatever you make of it.”

Things We Do For Love features a unique blend of Afrobeats, pop, alte, and melodic rap, further pushing the boundaries of genre while remaining deeply rooted in emotion. With collaborations from artists like Oxlade, Dai Verse, and M3LON, the project weaves together pain and poetry, rhythm and release.

As Blakboykay prepares for his first headline show on July 5th at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, he invites listeners to not just hear the music—but feel it.

“This isn’t just an album. It’s me—my truth in audio form. If you’ve ever loved and lost, if you’re healing or still hoping—this one’s for you.”