Meet Obai, an 18-year-old artist hailing from Phoenix, Arizona who is crafting soulful R&B tunes with a catchy pop flair. Inspired by Justin Bieber, Drake, and Bryson Tiller, the rising star shows immense promise on his debut EP svnteen.
Tracks such as “Flyest In The Room,” “Barbie,” and “Girls Like You” tackle topics of love and lust, “Weekend” and “Dance Floor” offer a more youthful approach to romance, and “Runaway” showcases the artists desire to escape the outside world with that one special girl.
Where Obai really shines though is on his introspective tune appropriately titled “Journals.” The song is penned as a note to self and talks in depth about his artistic journey. He shares a firm message to those that doubted him but does not forget to thank the ones who stood by his side. “All the real ones they stay around, and all the real ones they held it down,” the young artist shares.
Shedding light on topics including love, innocence, and growing up, Obai proudly cements himself as a voice for Gen Z on svnteen. We we are excited to stay around for all that’s to come and hope you join the ride.