DOTTi The Deity Explores His Musical Colours on ‘Cocoa Hue’

Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist DOTTi The Deity is set to release his sophomore album, ‘Cocoa Hue,’ on August 28.

The 12-track project draws from the artist’s diverse musical influences, blending African traditions with contemporary Nigerian sounds, soul, jazz, gospel, pop and Yoruba influences. At its core, the album reflects DOTTi’s experiences and evolving artistic identity.

The project features collaborations with Fuji veteran Adewale Ayuba, songwriter Shorae Moore, Afrobeat musician Mádé Kuti and rapper and Big Brother Naija winner Laycon.

Production is led by SiBU, with additional contributions from Duktor Sett and Cobhams Asuquo. The combination gives the album a broad sonic palette while allowing DOTTi’s musicianship and storytelling to remain central.

The title ‘Cocoa Hue’ reflects the album’s concept of variety. Like cocoa, which can take on different flavours and textures, the project brings together different sides of the artist’s musical personality.

Ahead of the release, DOTTi has been taking the album directly to listeners through the Cocoa Circuit, an intimate listening experience staged in homes and communities. The initiative has allowed audiences to encounter the music outside the conventional listening-session format while building anticipation for the album.

The campaign will culminate in a live concert, THE COCOA XP, scheduled for September 12 at Bature Brewery, Victoria Island, Lagos.

‘Cocoa Hue’ follows DOTTi’s debut album, ‘Madam Dearest, Pt. 1,’ and marks another stage in the development of an artist known for combining jazz, soul, gospel, Yoruba folk and contemporary African music.

Released under Flytime Records and distributed worldwide by Virgin Music, the album is managed by Lanre Lawal under the Clockwyce Music Enterprise imprint.

Pics: DOTTI.jpg