Takeoff! - Phalill - Obafunshy Records

Phalíll is back with ‘takeoff!’, a new Afrobeats single that puts ambition and self-belief at the centre of the record.

The young Nigerian singer uses the track to talk about moving forward, taking your shot and refusing to wait for people to believe in you first. The record also serves as the lead single from his upcoming album, Supa Hero, giving listeners an early taste of what to expect from the project.

The new song adds another chapter to Phalíll’s growing catalogue. He first introduced himself with ‘Soda’ in December 2023, before following it with releases including ‘Hello, World’, ‘Only Jah’, ‘Body N Soul’ and ‘Laugh Now/Cry Later and It’s going’.

Phalíll Says It’s Time To Take Off

‘takeoff!’ carries a simple message: back yourself and keep moving.

The song rides on Afrobeats production, with Phalíll using smooth vocals and catchy melodies to deliver his message. Rather than making the record feel like a motivational speech, he keeps things musical and easy to play on repeat.

The title itself captures the idea behind the song. Sometimes, you have to move before everyone around you understands what you are trying to build. No long explanation. Just make the move.

As the lead single from Supa Hero, ‘takeoff!’ has an important job. It introduces the direction of Phalíll’s upcoming album and gives fans an idea of the energy he is bringing into the project.

A song centred on ambition and movement is a fitting way to open the campaign for an album titled Supa Hero. It positions Phalíll as an artist who is still growing but already confident about where he wants to go.

Phalíll has been building his catalogue steadily since releasing ‘Soda’, which was released under Obafunshy Records in 2023. Since then, the singer has continued releasing music and building an audience around his sound.

That progression is worth paying attention to. Phalíll is still at the stage where every release helps shape how listeners understand his sound.
The new single leans into three main ideas:

Self-belief: The song encourages you to trust your ability even when recognition has not arrived yet.
Ambition: Phalíll focuses on the hunger to move forward and achieve bigger goals.
Energy: The Afrobeats-driven production gives the message enough bounce to work beyond its motivational theme.

There is also a sense of urgency in the record. It sounds like an artist telling himself that waiting for the perfect moment is not an option.

Phalíll, whose full name is Adesope Falil Ayodeji, began releasing music commercially in the latter part of 2023. His Spotify profile describes him as a Nigerian artist with influences from Afrobeats pioneers and a modern approach to the sound. He is also signed to Obafunshy Records.

His catalogue has continued to grow, with releases such as ‘Arizona’, ‘It’s Going’, ‘Body N Soul’ and ‘Laugh Now/Cry Later’ appearing across streaming platforms. With ‘takeoff!’, he keeps that momentum going.

For listeners who enjoy Afrobeats with a motivational edge, this is one to add to the playlist. Phalíll is clearly betting on himself, and this record sounds like another step in that direction. link to stream below
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