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Behind the Hits – Emaem Unpacks A Star Now EP

In A Star Now, Emaem goes beyond performance—he delivers a piece of his soul. Backed by SOHR’s full production and strategic resources, the EP showcases a layered journey of self-discovery, pain, and perseverance. From Uyo to Lagos, his story is one many can relate to but few have voiced with such honesty.

Published in The Guardian, the article charts Emaem Major Atat’s rise from secondary-school rapper in Uyo to releasing his debut EP, A Star Now Featuring four tracks produced by Ebuka Asuzu and mixed by Oceansbeatz, the EP highlights a spectrum of styles—from triumphant anthem “Italawa” to soulful ballad “True To You,” introspective cut “Sunglasses,” and hard-hitting “Many Things.” Emaem describes the project as his “personal manifesto: embracing who I am, staying authentic, and believing in my journey,” a message that amplifies SOHR’s ethos of personal and artistic empowerment

This EP is me saying I believe in myself now. I don’t need permission anymore…

This statement captures SOHR’s exact mission: to give artists the tools, belief, and backing they need to break through. A Star Now isn’t just a debut—it’s a flag planted in new ground.