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Nigerian-American DJ and producer DJ Tunez has officially released his new project, In Tunez We Trust Vol. 1.
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The nine-track collection brings together an eclectic mix of artists.
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Moving between Afrobeats, contemporary R&B, hip-hop and traditional Nigerian influences, the project highlights DJ Tunez’s strength as a musical curator and collaborator.
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Released on November 13, 2026, the project reinforces the growing influence of African music across international audiences while giving emerging and established voices room to connect.
November 13, (THEWILL) – DJ Tunez is stamping his name back in the centre of the Afrobeats conversation. This time, it’s with a project that reflects the diversity, collaborative energy and international reach of the sound he has helped champion. Titled In Tunez We Trust Vol. 1, the nine-track release arrives as a statement of creative identity from a DJ and producer whose influence stretches beyond the decks and into the wider architecture of contemporary African music.
Rather than positioning himself simply as the person behind the music selection, DJ Tunez approaches the project as a curator, uniting different generations, musical sensibilities and creative personalities. The result is a collection that draws from the breadth of today’s African music landscape while maintaining a distinctly collaborative spirit.
Among the project’s most recognisable contributors is longtime collaborator Wizkid, who appears on two records: “One Condition,” alongside FOLA, and “Easy With Me,” featuring Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK. The pairings bring together different dimensions of the current Afrobeats movement, connecting melodic sensibilities with a more assertive rap presence.
Elsewhere, “Stingy” features Daecolm, Khaid and Kemuel, while “Balance” introduces J. Anthoni into the project’s wider musical conversation. “Jumbo,” featuring Alpha P and production duo Legendury Beatz, adds another collaborative dimension, while Shoday makes an appearance on “Na Money.”
The project’s cultural reach becomes particularly interesting on “Apala Groove,” where DJ Tunez teams up with Terry Apala. The collaboration draws attention to the continued possibilities of traditional Nigerian musical influences within contemporary production. Apala, a genre rooted in Yoruba musical culture, has continued to find new expressions through artists willing to bring its rhythmic character into modern listening spaces. The pairing suggests an interest in cultural continuity rather than simply following whatever sound currently dominates the charts.
The closing track, “Simple Things,” brings together Tay Iwar, Mannywellz and Kemuel, offering another meeting point between contemporary African music and the softer edges of alternative R&B.
DJ Tunez’s own biography traces his musical upbringing to a household shaped by African and Caribbean influences, alongside exposure to his father’s extensive collection of Afro music. That background offers useful context for understanding why his productions often move comfortably between different sounds and audiences. His approach is less about remaining within one musical category and more about recognising the connections between them.
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The album’s title also carries an interesting message. In Tunez We Trust suggests confidence in the DJ’s musical instincts, but it also speaks to the relationship between a curator and the audience that follows his selections.
There is also something significant about the project’s presentation as Volume 1. The wording leaves room for an evolving creative series, suggesting that this release could become part of a larger musical identity rather than a standalone experiment.
With In Tunez We Trust Vol. 1 now available, DJ Tunez is inviting listeners into his musical world, where Nigerian heritage, contemporary African sounds and global influences share the same frequency. The message is clear: trust the selection, embrace the collaborations, and let the music speak.
In Tunez We Trust Vol. 1 Full Tracklist
- I.T.W.T (Intro)
- Stingy (feat. Daecolm, Khaid & Kemuel)
- One Condition (feat. Wizkid & Fola)
- Easy With Me (feat. Wizkid & Odumodublvck)
- Balance (feat. J. Anthoni)
- Jumbo (feat. Alpha P & Legendary Beatz)
- Na Money (feat. Shoday)
- Apala Groove (feat. Terry Apala)
- Simple Things (feat. Tay Iwar, Mannywellz & Kemuel)
Gertrude Oby is a writer and journalist passionate about the creative industries. Works span fashion, film, media, art, and culture.