Amaarae ushers in a new era with empowering single 'S.M.O' ahead of upcoming album 'BLACK STAR'

Global genre-blurring artist Amaarae is back with 'S.M.O', a bold new single that marks the beginning of her next musical chapter. Arriving as the first release from her newly announced album 'BLACK STAR', the track sees the Ghanaian-American talent dive deeper into her fusion of highlife, kpanlogo, zouk, Afropop and alt-R&B.

Photography by. Jamie Boyd

'S.M.O' (an acronym fans are already dissecting online) is a fiery anthem of sexual liberation and empowerment. Over a vibrant, percussion-driven production, Amaarae embraces her identity and heritage with confidence and charisma. It’s a continuation of the sonic boldness that made her 2023 album 'Fountain Baby' a global standout, while setting the tone for the unapologetic energy of 'BLACK STAR'.

The track is accompanied by a striking music video filmed in Ghana - a kinetic visual tribute to Black beauty and physical power, where sculpted bodies, tradition, and modern pride converge. Released the day after Juneteenth, the visual and single together feel like a proud reclaiming of space and narrative.

'BLACK STAR' is shaping up to be a genre-defying, culturally-rich project that reaffirms her position as one of today’s most exciting, unpredictable voices in global music.

So, with that being said, waste no time and check out the new single right here at CGuk.