Emerging from the vibrant heart of Lagos, rising Afrobeats artist Milanto makes a bold entrance with his explosive debut single, “Beast”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Distributed by Virgin Music South Africa and released under the trailblazing independent label Jay O Records, Beast signals the arrival of a fearless new voice in African music.
Fusing raw street energy with melodic precision, Beast is a genre-bending showcase of Milanto’s signature style: new-age Afrobeats laced with grit, hunger, and unforgettable hooks. From the first beat, the track announces Milanto as an artist with something to say, and the presence to make the world listen.
Co-signed by Jay O Records, a label known for breaking talent and disrupting the status quo, Milanto joins the next generation of stars making waves through Virgin Music South Africa’s global platform.
“We’re excited to launch Milanto as a Virgin Music artist,” says Valencia Shiba, founder of Jay O Records. “This record is just the beginning. He’s got the vision, the sound, and the hunger to become one of the most important new voices in music.”
ABOUT MILANTO
MILANTO is at the forefront of a new wave of Afrobeats artists reshaping the sound of Africa for the world. Born and raised in the vibrant streets of Lagos, MILANTO blends the raw energy of traditional African rhythms with the global flair of Afrobeats, R&B, and dancehall, creating a sound that’s as local as it is international.
With a voice as smooth as palm wine and melodies that linger like harmattan dust, MILANTO crafts songs that speak to the hustle, the heart, and the heritage of young Africans. His breakout single “IKOTUN BOY” became an anthem from the mainland to the islands, firmly establishing him as one of the city’s most exciting voices.
MILANTO is a storyteller. His music explores themes of identity, love, survival, and pride in one’s roots; all delivered with lyrical confidence and emotional depth. Whether he’s capturing the intensity of a Lagos night or the sweetness of digital-age romance, his message cuts through.
With electrifying live performances and a growing fanbase across continents, MILANTO is representing a generation. A movement. A sound that’s unapologetically African and undeniably globa
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