Asake is done introducing himself. The era of “Mr Money” was the rise. M$NEY is the arrival.

Set to drop May 1, 2026, the fourth studio album from the Lagos-born hitmaker is already carrying main character energy before a single full listen. Thirteen tracks. New label structure. Bigger vision. This is not just another rollout. It is a reset.

After a historic run under YBNL, Asake is stepping into independence with his own imprint, Giran Republic, in partnership with EMPIRE. Translation. Ownership, control, and global ambition, all in one move. But the music is not playing safe either. Early singles like “Why Love,” “Worship” with DJ Snake, and “Badman Gangsta” featuring Tiakola already hint at a borderless sound. Fuji textures. Street pop bounce. International polish. Lagos to Paris to wherever the money resides.

And if you have been paying attention, this evolution makes sense. Since breaking records with Mr. Money With The Vibe and dominating charts with Work of Art and Lungu Boy, Asake has built a reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most consistent hitmakers.

What makes M$NEY different is the symbolism. From unveiling a massive marble statue in his likeness to framing the project as a legacy piece, Asake is not just making songs. He is myth-building in real time.

Because at this point, Asake is not singing about money. He sounds like it.