L.A.X Releases 12-Track Album, ‘The Only Lover Boy Left.'

L.A.X has returned with a new album built around love, melody, and polished Afropop. The L.A.X. The Only Lover Boy Left project arrived in November 2026 with 12 tracks. It features Olamide, Tml Vibez, JaQi, and DOTTi The Deity.

The Only Lover Boy Left tracklist and features

The album opens with “Morenike” and moves through “Owa,” “Saint Tropez,” and “MAGAA.” The fifth track is “Waist,” followed by “IYAWO,” “Mon Bebe,” “Bolonese,” “Arewa,” “First Lady,” “Belinda,” and “FINE WINE.”

The guest list brings different voices into the project. JaQi appears on “Owa,” while Tml Vibez joins L.A.X. on “MAGAA.” DOTTi The Deity features on “IYAWO.” Olamide appears on “Belinda,” adding a familiar rap presence near the album’s close.

Apple Music lists the album at 12 songs and approximately 34 minutes. It credits Rasaki Music Ltd and EMPIRE. The compact runtime gives listeners a focused project without an unusually long tracklist.

A love-focused direction for L.A.X

Romance is the central thread running through The Only Lover Boy Left. The songs move between affection, attraction, commitment, and the lifestyle that surrounds those themes. That focus gives the album a clear identity from its opening track to its closing record.

The sound also shifts across the project. Smooth melodies and Afropop percussion sit alongside guitar-led moments and softer R&B touches. “IYAWO” adds a multilingual exchange, while “Arewa” brings a different rhythmic feel to the sequence.

The album’s title takes on added meaning in light of L.A.X’s public celebration of his relationship and marriage. Apple Music’s editorial notes connect that personal chapter with the project’s romantic direction. The result is a body of work that places love at the center of the singer’s current artistic era.

Which songs should listeners start with?

Listeners looking for a lively entry point can begin with “Waist” or “MAGAA.” Those drawn to softer melodies may prefer “Morenike” or “IYAWO.” Meanwhile, “Belinda” offers the appeal of an Olamide collaboration.

Ultimately, the strongest test will come from listeners spending time with the full sequence. AfrobeatsGlobal will be watching which tracks gain the most attention and how the album connects with fans beyond release week.

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Check out our previous blog post on Nigerian Artists Make Apple Music’s Best Songs 2026.

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