Popular singer Lojay has revealed a side of his journey many fans may not know — that he once came close to quitting music altogether.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Monalisa hitmaker opened up about his early struggles and moments of doubt. He said, “I’ve had moments where I almost quit music. There were nights I doubted if anyone would ever hear my songs. But those silent years shaped me; they taught me patience, resilience, and gratitude for every single listener today.”
When asked how he manages the pressures and expectations that come with fame, Lojay shared that he often retreats from the spotlight to reconnect with what matters most. “Family, faith, and silence. Sometimes I just disappear for a bit — no music, no social media. Just time to breathe and reconnect with God and my people. That’s how I remember who I am outside the noise,” he said.
Reflecting on his breakthrough song Monalisa and its remix with Chris Brown, Lojay noted that the collaboration taught him valuable lessons about music’s universality. “It showed me that music really doesn’t have boundaries. Chris came in with full respect for the record — he understood it, felt it, and elevated it. It made me realize that authenticity travels further than trying to sound ‘international,’” he revealed.
Speaking on why it took him a while to release his debut album XOXO, the singer explained that he wanted to take his time to create something meaningful. “I didn’t want to drop an album just to say I did. I wanted to live first — to experience enough emotions that could fill an album with truth. Every song on XOXO came from a real place, and I needed time to find that honesty,” he said.
Lojay, who has collaborated with top acts such as Davido, Chris Brown, and Sarz, also discussed what makes a good musical partnership. “Trust. If the energy isn’t pure, the music won’t connect. The best collaborations happen when both sides are willing to listen and build something organic — not just tick a box,” he added.
