FOLLOWING THE release of his brand new single, “Houdini” featuring British rappers Swarmz and Tion Wayne which debuted at number six in the Official UK Singles Chart surpassing Dua Lipa, musical artist KSI hs announced details of his highly anticipated debut solo album.

The brand-new album titled “Dissimulation” will be available on all streaming platforms via BMG on May 22.

As you have never seen him before, KSI (which stands for Knowledge, Strength, Integrity), real name Olajide “JJ” Olatunji’s new album promises to prove his critics wrong with features from Migos’ Offset, American singer-songwriter Jeremih and London-born Aiyana Lee.

Hoping to surprise fans with the release, KSI claims: “I hope this album empowers people and allows them to believe in themselves and conquer any obstacle in their way, no matter the circumstances.”

He added: “I hope this will silence a lot of sceptics. I’ve been doing music for over 10 years and constantly show growth. Hopefully they see that too.”

What You Been On is the first song on the album, a boastful track for those who have doubted the rapper to date.

The lead single from the forthcoming album Cap featuring American rapper Offset will address those that deceived him and how he always bounces back.

We see an intimate side of JJ for the first time in “Bad Lil Vibe” featuring American rapper Jeremih and track How It Feel dedicating the latter to his long-term girlfriend showing how much, he appreciates her.

Talking about the title of the album, he says that “he felt dissimulation was the perfect name for the album – concealment of one’s thoughts or feelings.”

He continues: “I conceal a lot when it comes to personal things in my life. I also wanted to try and portray the difference between KSI and JJ in my music.”

Teaming up with Aiyana Lee, niece of the legendary David Ruffin, “Killa KIlla” is the track that shows how KSI is killing the game in more ways than one.

When he puts his mind to something, he normally succeeds. This song is a reminder that the British-born entertainer quickly evolved from YouTube sensation (with over 30 million subscribers), to boxing champion (who defeated Logan Paul in a highly-buzzed-about Staples Center match in 2019), to a bonafide, respected artist.

Domain is the powerful track from the new album that proves he owns this hybrid space.
 
His 2019 debut single, Down Like That featuring American rappers Rick Ross, Lil Baby and hip-hop producer S-X, hit number one on the iTunes chart, a rare and impressive feat for an emerging artist.

KSI is consistent with new track Undefeated which will show he will remain triumphant even as the underdog.

His follow up single “Wake Up Call” ft. American rapper Trippie Redd which is KSI’s message to the doubters that he is still here and proving people wrong entered the Official Big Top 40 at number three which was followed by a star-studded performance on BBC One Sport Relief, helping to raise over £40 million for the charity.  

Feeling on top of the world, “Poppin” featuring Lil Pump and Smokepurpp landed the number one music video top spot in the UK surpassing Future, SAINt JHN, Tones & I, Drake, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa. On April 1, KSI launched the Poppin challenge giving fans the opportunity to record a verse to the instrumental for the chance to appear on the Poppin Remix on the deluxe album.

KSI selected his top picks which were then voted on by fans. With over five million views in the first 24 hours on TikTok, the competition raked in over 850,000 votes from around the world.

The Watford-born rapper says that “there is more to come. There will be a deluxe album too. And after that, we’ll see where my road takes me. As soon as I’ll be able to tour, I will tour”.

The new album from KSI “Dissimulation” is available to pre-order now.