EP: To Cry A Flood by Nonso Amadi

Nonso Amadi, the Nigerian-born, Canada-based Afro-R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, has ushered in a new artistic era with his latest EP, To Cry A Flood. Released on November 14, 2025, this project arrives via Universal Music Canada, Inc. and marks his first solo body of work since his 2023 debut album, When It Blooms. The EP solidifies Amadi's reputation as a global artist who masterfully bridges the sounds of his Lagos upbringing with the sensibilities of his North American audience.

This new project is a concise, six-track collection that offers an intimate listening experience. The tracklist includes "MMIRI", "PILLOW", "DIVE IN", "SORRY IN ADVANCE", "DROWN", and "LIKE ME". While the project is largely a solo endeavor, it features a singular guest appearance from the rising Nigerian artist Taves, who contributes to the closing track, "LIKE ME". Sonically, To Cry A Flood is a vibrant exploration of Afrobeats and Afro-dance, representing Amadi's most adventurous foray into percussive, danceable sounds to date.

What makes To Cry A Flood particularly compelling and worth listening to is its unique emotional core and artistic vision. Amadi himself described the project as an attempt to create a world where people can "dance and cry at the same time". He explores themes of heartbreak, grief, and pain, but intentionally sets them against upbeat, danceable production. The entire EP is also woven together with a consistent water motif, from the opening track "MMIRI" (which means "water" in Igbo) to songs like "DROWN", where he asks to drown in a lover's warmth. This thematic depth is matched by notable production; the standout track "DROWN" features a flirtatious interpolation of Amerie's 2005 classic "1 Thing" and includes guitar work from GRAMMY Award-winning producer Kofo. By blending sunny pop hooks with introspective lyricism, Nonso Amadi's To Cry A Flood is a poignant and rhythmically captivating journey that showcases an artist in full command of his evolving sound.