Cheque's Yazi Deluxe Arrives
Cheque Delivers 'Yazi' Deluxe Edition, Expanding His Melodic Trap Project to Eleven Tracks
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Yazi originally consisted of seven tracks; the deluxe edition adds four new songs, expanding the project to eleven.
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Thank You is described as a rich, atmospheric song built on warm acoustic guitar picking and ambient synth pads, with Cheque delivering a mid-tempo, intimate vocal performance and themes of humility, perseverance, and reflection on self-doubt.
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Zodiac II features a lively, expansive beat built around a gloomy pitch-bent guitar loop and sharp 808s; Cheque delivers melodic hooks while Blaqbonez contributes punchy, witty bars about zodiac-themed dynamics and dating.
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Goodbye II with Goyo is a melancholic, slow-tempo ballad that uses gentle, weeping acoustic guitar chords and ambient synth pads; Goyo adds soulful harmonies to emphasize closure and moving on from a toxic relationship.
Nigerian melodic trap artist Cheque has dropped a four-track deluxe edition of his project Yazi, pushing the total track count from seven to eleven, according to Trendyhiphop and Val9ja. The expansion includes two high-profile collaborations: Goodbye II with Colombian singer Goyo and Zodiac II with Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez.
The deluxe release positions Cheque as one of Nigerian hip-hop's most versatile voices. He moves easily between emotional ballads and high-energy rap collabs, all within a single project.
Goodbye II with Goyo Hits Hard on Heartbreak
Goodbye II is a slow, melancholic ballad built on gentle acoustic guitar chords and ambient synth pads. Cheque sings about closure and leaving a toxic relationship behind. Colombian artist Goyo joins him, adding soulful harmonies that deepen the emotional weight of the song, according to Trendyhiphop.
The original Goodbye was already an emotional standout on Yazi, racking up nearly 50,000 plays, according to Trendyhiphop. The sequel builds on that foundation by bringing Goyo's voice into the mix. The result is a richer, more layered take on moving on from pain.
Zodiac II and Blaqbonez Bring Wit and Energy
Zodiac II pairs Cheque with Blaqbonez over a gloomy, pitch-bent guitar loop and sharp 808 drums. Cheque handles the melodic hooks. Blaqbonez delivers punchy, witty bars about zodiac signs and dating dynamics, according to Val9ja and Vistanaij.
The track blends melodic trap with sharp rap in a way that feels both playful and precise. It is a sequel to Cheque's earlier hit Zodiac and shows how far his sound has grown since the original.
Thank You Offers a Quiet, Reflective Moment
The deluxe also includes Thank You, a mid-tempo song built on warm acoustic guitar picking and ambient synth pads. Cheque delivers an intimate vocal performance. The lyrics touch on humility, self-doubt, and perseverance through a tough career path.
The song's tone is private and cinematic. It feels like a letter to himself rather than a radio record. It rounds out the Yazi deluxe as one of its most personal moments.
Yazi Deluxe Cements Cheque's Range as an Artist
Yazi was already described as a genre-bending collection before the deluxe arrived. The original seven tracks showed Cheque's vocal versatility and skill for emotive storytelling. The four new songs push that range even further, according to Vistanaij.
Taken together, the eleven-track project covers heartbreak, ambition, wit, and gratitude. Cheque balances vulnerability with radio-ready energy throughout. The Yazi deluxe makes a strong case for him as one of Nigerian hip-hop's most complete artists right now.
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