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Jorja Smith Announces Album, Reunites With Wizkid
Jorja Smith just linked back up with an Afrobeats favorite, and the result is worth talking about. The British singer has announced her third studio album, What Are The Odds, and shared the lead single Alive, featuring Wizkid.
Alive Reunites Jorja Smith And Wizkid
The track marks another chapter in Jorja Smith and Wizkid‘s growing history of collaborations. Produced by P2J, Alive blends UK garage, house, and Afrobeats influences into one smooth record. However, the song avoids feeling overworked, leaning instead on natural chemistry between both artists.
Wizkid slides into the record with his familiar, laid-back delivery, while Jorja Smith brings soulful, confident vocals. As a result, the pairing feels less like a calculated crossover and more like two friends catching a groove. The accompanying video, shot in Paris, captures late-night energy that matches the song’s themes of freedom and presence.
What Are The Odds? Marks A New Sound
What Are The Odds is set for release on August 21, 2026, and features 12 tracks. The album pulls from UK garage, 2-step, grime, and Afro house. Meanwhile, it still carries the emotional weight that Jorja Smith‘s songwriting is known for.
Tracks like For Life and Pretend explore heavier themes, including addiction and betrayal. Additionally, this city features grime veteran Devlin, tying the record back to the sounds that shaped Jorja Smith‘s own career. Notably, the album was largely recorded in just three sessions with producer P2J, born out of spontaneous studio sessions in 2025.
A New Era For Jorja Smith
Ten years after her breakout hit Blue Lights, Jorja Smith sounds ready for something different. Alive signals a shift toward dancefloor energy without losing emotional depth. Furthermore, the timing lines up with her co-headlining slot at London’s All Points East festival. For Afrobeats fans, the Wizkid feature is reason enough to pay attention. Still, the wider project promises plenty more for longtime followers of Jorja Smith‘s evolving sound.
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