Adekunle Gold stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about his new album Fuji. He broke down why this project feels like his biggest release yet, how his fans are reacting to it, and the personal meaning behind including his daughter’s voice on the album. He also explained the history of Fuji music, why it was important for him to honor its roots, and how making this project helped him through a difficult creative period. They talked about the moment he knew he had to change his entire album plan, the role his wife played in that decision, and what it took to clear major samples from Rihanna and Bill Withers.
He also shared stories behind key tracks, including “Believe,” “Bobo,” “Coco Money,” and “Don Corleone,” and how film, culture, and personal growth shaped his writing. Adekunle talked about the pressure of switching sounds, what people often misunderstand about Afrobeats and African music, and the hardest chapter of his career so far. He opened up about managing life as a father, artist, and advocate through his work with NYU around Sickle Cell, and reflected on how he wants Fuji to be remembered. Stream his album Fuji out now.
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