KSI SCORES BIG HIT WITH “HOLIDAY” AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM “ALL OVER THE PLACE” RELEASED ON JULY 16
KSI - Olajide ‘JJ’ Olatunji recently released a new solo single “Holiday” co-written by award-winning producer and writer Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith, One Direction). The bonus track follows the announcement of his highly anticipated second studio album All Over The Place which will feature American rappers Future and 21 Savage, music artist Jay1, singer Gracey and more, out 16 July. The new track is available on all streaming platforms via BMG / RBC Records. Listen to “Holiday” HERE. You can watch the video which has already had over 12 x Million views HERE
This week “Holiday” debut on the ARIA Singles charts at #24 making it KSI’s highest charting single to date in Australia. The single also debut in the UK at #2 scoring his 4th Top 3 single in a row!! It features on over 60 major editorial playlist adds on DSPs and was the biggest day one streaming track ever for a KSI track beating ‘Really Love’ (785k), ‘Don’t Play’ (1.2m) and ‘Patience’ (1.4m). “Holiday” currently has over 40 x Million combined streams.
On the release of bonus single “Holiday”, KSI says: “Well, ya boy coming through with yet another unexpected track. This one is called Holiday. I showcase the progression in my singing here as I talk about how every time, I’m with my significant other, it feels like a holiday, a break from the pressures of the world. Could also be interpreted quite literally as well, since a holiday would be lovely to have. It’s felt like forever since me and my mates have had one, so hopefully after this pandemic is old news, we can go back to truly enjoying life again. Anyway, enjoy this summer tune and get ready for All Over The Place July 16th.”
The brand-new album titled All Over The Place will include all three previously released singles “Really Love”, “Don’t Play” and “Patience” as well as new unheard tracks. The new album will be available on CD, cassette, vinyl and all digital platforms via BMG / RBC Records on 16 July. Album bundles with exclusive merchandise including signed photos and limited-edition Gold disc CDs are also available. Pre-order All Over The Place HERE.
About KSI
Hitting number two in the UK album chart and with over a billion streams, in Dissimulation KSI creates space for both his public persona and the personal: big hit features with the likes of Rick Ross and Lil Baby (Down Like That) and AJ Tracey (Tides) sit alongside more intimate, honest tracks. No stranger to defying expectations, Dissimulation received critical acclaim. Clash labelled it “an excellent body of work”; “he’s absolutely smashed it” proclaimed Metro.
It’s no surprise that KSI has been seen on the cover of The Sunday Times Magazine and Music Week; The Observer Magazine, Viper and Notion. Other labels and artists want a piece of the KSI pie too: just look to the success of his features on S1mba’s Loose and Nathan Dawe’s BRIT nominated Lighter.
With his second album on the horizon, a 2021 tour which sold out in seconds, the launch of his own label and a single with Craig David (Really Love), Anne-Marie (Don’t Play) and YUNGBLUD (Patience), KSI has proven that music is very much his domain.
KSI brings with him the unrelenting work ethic and infectious energy which YouTube instilled in him. Despite his debut’s success, he’s certain Dissimulation just scratched the surface: the next record, he’s clear, will showcase his artistry’s further progression again. Given FAULT Magazine described KSI as “one of 2019’s biggest success stories - “an emergent hip-hop star” said The i - all eyes will be on his follow up. KSI’s task - writes The Observer - is “not just to make “YouTube rap” but the real thing”. Their verdict? “Mission accomplished.”
All Over The Place, the new album from KSI via BMG UK / RBC Records, out 16 July is available to pre-order now.