Four new songs, two international features, and a whole lot of intention. Omah Lay has returned to his sophomore album with CLARITY OF MIND (EXTENDED), expanding the project from its original 12 tracks to a full 16. The album first arrived in April 2026 with standouts like ARTIFICIAL HAPPINESS, JAH JAH KNOWS, COPING MECHANISM, and AMEN, and now it gets a second wind.
The additions feel carefully chosen. American rapper Gunna links up with Omah Lay on BACK TO LAGOS, while French artist Tiakola, whose melodic Afro-tinged sound sits comfortably beside Omah Lay's vocals, features on TAKE. The remaining two new tracks, KEEP GOING and HOLY GHOST FIRE, round out the extended side. Bringing in voices from both the US and France reads like a conscious move toward markets that have already shown serious love for Afrobeats and its family of sounds.
Thematically, the new songs feel right at home. Personal growth, spirituality, complicated relationships, and the less glamorous parts of success have anchored Omah Lay's work since his 2020 EP Get Layd and his 2022 debut Boy Alone, and the extended tracks carry that same introspective weight.
The timing also does quiet work. With the CLARITY OF MIND tour dates, originally scheduled from October 30, currently postponed, the extended edition keeps the album conversation alive and gives fans something fresh to hold onto in the meantime.
CLARITY OF MIND (EXTENDED) is out now on all major streaming platforms.
Originally published by NotJustOk.