Nigerian Artist OVIEL Gives New Breath to Old Songs with EP “Masterpiece

 

Nigerian artist OVIEL has released a new EP titled “Masterpiece”, a project that gives new life to his early songs while capturing his growth and artistic evolution. The five-track collection brings together works that first appeared under his former names Ray’Em and Rae’Em, now reengineered for a new audience.

The project opens with his most recent release, *Shine*, an uplifting track about perseverance and self-belief that represents the culmination of everything that came before. *Reverso*, originally released as Ray’Em, follows as a reflective and poetic Afro Hip-Hop record exploring cycles, self-awareness, and the lessons found in life’s mirrored experiences. *Killer (Mama Roll)*, first shared under the name Rae’Em, returns with renewed energy. It remains one of OVIEL’s most infectious dance tracks. A song that blended Nigerian Afrobeats with South African House influences long before the Amapiano wave fully took shape.

Next is *Jason*, another standout from the Ray’Em era. Its cinematic tone and confident delivery remind listeners of the ambition and pioneering flair that has always driven OVIEL’s sound. Each song has been carefully reworked to retain its original emotion while showcasing a richer, more refined sonic quality.

The EP closes with *Masterpiece*, a spoken monologue that reflects on the meaning of a masterpiece, not as something flawless but as the honest result of growth, struggle, and discovery. It’s a moment of reflection that ties the entire project together.

Although these songs come from different periods of OVIEL’s journey, they share one thread: identity. Masterpiece shows how the heart of his artistry has remained consistent. The sound may have evolved, but the essence — emotion, storytelling, and soul — continues to shine through.

“Masterpiece isn’t just a collection of songs,” OVIEL says. “It’s a recognition of what it means to evolve — to embrace every version of yourself and realize that the real masterpiece is not the art itself, but the person who creates it.”

With this release, OVIEL doesn’t just revisit old music. He reignites it, giving listeners a clearer view of who he has always been and who he continues to become. What once were early sketches of an artist finding his voice now stand as timeless chapters of a story ever unfolding.

“Masterpiece” by OVIEL is available on https://stream.ovielmusic.com/masterpiece