As part of an effort to showcase Liberian music across the globe, young Liberian sensational entertainment journalist Ayouba Toure has released 25 Liberian songs that are making hits across the globe.
In his release, Toure said 2025 is shaping up to be the busiest year in Liberian music history. In just six months, Liberian artists have released over one hundred songs. This period has been defined by a return to roots, with artists honoring our musical heritage with Gbema-inspired songs.
Emerging talents have dominated charts and playlists, proving that the industry’s future is in safe hands. Using commercial success, cultural impact, and artistic expression, here is a curated list of the 25 Best Liberian Songs of 2025 So Far that have won both public praise and critical acclaim:
25. MC Caro, “Caroline’s memo” — MC Caro delivers an uplifting piano-sponsored bridge that offers encouragement through frustration and anxiety as a guest interlude on Take Care, Larmie.
24. Nickboi & Young Shing, “Save Us” — Two emerging voices unite to call out societal ills. Young Shing’s hook pleads for divine intervention, while Nickboi raps about the destructive impact of imported drugs and the lackadaisical governance of the country.
23. Datway Ezzy, “I’m not him” — I’m not him is a dialogue-style song that portrays a bereaved son’s struggle with loss and self-doubt. It is the lead single from Datway Ezzy’s debut album Take Care, Larmie.
22. Cjay, “Severance” — Cjay offers a blunt reminder to sever ties with past pain and warns that dwelling on sorrow carries its own consequences. The song marks his first release since September 2024.
21. JB & Jassmine, “Insecure” — Anchored by a piano arrangement and Tems-like vocals from Jassmine, this cross-generational collaboration delves into the complexities and bittersweet moments of relationships.
20. Kilas & Ownboi Dlon, “Eve Gender” — Kilas’s most embraced release since 2023’s So Fine is a cautionary tale that is narrated by two heartbroken men. The selling point of the song is its catchy and humorous hook.
19. Christoph The Change, “AkaZuku” — A plea for rebirth, AkaZuku is a Gbema-inflicted song in which Christoph The Change raps about the aftermath of bankruptcy.
18. JBoy De Prophet & Van, “My Love” — Van-aided song is a cultural anthem sung mostly in JBoy’s native tongue. ITT is a praise song that celebrates his beloved with heartfelt sincerity.
17. Fluxii, “Hustle” — From a heartbroken woman’s perspective, this emotionally charged track explores how financial insecurity can undermine romance. The song showcased Fluxii’s storytelling courage and her cultural duality.
16. Will Flash & Fluxii, “Single” — This collaboration is a perky and self-prioritization anthem. On it, Will Flash reflects on heartbreak and the choice to remain unattached, while Fluxii’s poised verse adds emotional boundaries and counterpoint.
15. TQ Beatz, Rafield G, Muzikal & Natif, “Polay” — Producer TQ Beatz assembles a powerful lineup to warn adversaries that they cannot bring him down. It is a Gbema-rooted song that resonates due to its relatable subject matter.
14. IPM Gucs & Brickson, “Unless They Kill God” — IPM Gucs flaunts his success alongside Brickson and declares that he can only fail “unless they kill God”, which is an impossibility. Another addendum to the list of Gbema-inflicted songs.
13. Lil More, “Down Waterside” — Unfazed by gossip, Lil More encourages critics to “tow my low” because he is confident that their chatter will eventually fade.
12. JBoy De Prophet, “A Na Fair” — JBoy reflects on being abandoned by a partner due to financial hardship on this emotional and slow-burner. The song highlights love’s fleeting nature.
11. Brickson, Teddyride & Barsee, “Set It For Me” — Brickson appeals to his deity to “set it for me” and bless his path on this Gbema-rooted prayer request, with heartfelt contributions from Teddyride and Barsee.
10. Fazari & Kizzy W, “Koloqua Flow” — Kizzy W-anchored song is Fazari’s official response to the 2024 Melo Saga on which he defends the use of Liberian Pidgin in music and issues a bold manifesto for taking local sound global.
9. CIC & Stunn, “Happy” — Released five months after CIC’s 2024 MLMA Artist of the Year win, this collaboration, the first between both artists, is a manifesto of tranquility and bliss. STUNN’s soulful vocals and smooth delivery elevate this carefree celebration of life’s fleeting joys.
8. Will Flash & CIC, “My Ex” — My Ex combines biting lyrics with energetic delivery. It is a fiery duet in which both artists curse out past lovers.
7. JBoy De Prophet, “Be Content” — True to its title, JBoy’s early-year release offers gratitude as its central message and encourages listeners to appreciate what they have.
6. King Dennis & Lil More, “Hustler Anthem” — A didactic celebration of the dignity of labor, this collaboration uplifts laborers and hustlers who are surviving on unglamorous jobs. Its compelling lyrics mark a new narrative chapter in King Dennis’s discography.
5. JZyNo & The Game, “Go Down” — Go Down is an upbeat Afrobeat song with a sprinkle of Amapiano elements. It is a seductive invitation on which Grammy-nominated guest The Game delivers a smooth, rap-sing verse that defies expectations of a hardcore rap feature.
4. S.I.O, “Blessing” — S.I.O’s most commercially successful song so far, and his sole release under LIBMuzik before prematurely exiting the label due to contractual disputes. The song finds him on his knees, pleading with his creator to “look at me” and rain blessings upon him.
3. Brickson & Christoph The Change, “Only Me” — Opening the year with a Gbema-rooted production by 2GBeat, Brickson and Christoph The Change deliver a thoughtful ode to self-care, encouraging listeners to focus inward before anything else. It is Brickson most-embraced and one of the bedrocks of Gbema this year.
2. IPM Gucs, S.I.O, Milky T, Lasie Las, King Mong & H Man, “Fake Love” — Built on an infectious hook, “Fake Love” explores betrayal, jealousy, and the scarcity of genuine companionship. S.I.O’s introspective refrain adds emotional depth, though the song’s central theme does risk feeling repetitive by the end. It is a song that achieved success even before its release, and built on the momentum for months.
1. Madnessbeatz, Nahj, Writerman Willy & Christo Vibes, “Everybody Messy” — Produced by Madnessbeatz, this meticulous reggae-dancehall song unites three young voices, each delivering its message with precision. “Everybody Messy” apprises listeners to live a cautious life in a world where genuine love and trust are scarce. Sampled after Jamaican-American artist, Shaggy’s 2007 hit Church Heathen, Everybody Messy’s perky production and infectious hook gives it a unique feel and made it the standout anthem of the year so far.
Notable Mentions:
Star Paf, Mr. Church, Pillz, Scan & Jaredo, “Show Off”
Young Shing, “Essence of Love”
Tuni Kinq & Kilas, “Deeds”
Young Narrator & CRG, “Jericho”
Lil More, “Champion”
