When Minz’s infectious single “wo wo” went viral near the end of 2022, it confirmed the belated arrival of a precocious talent. He had been popping up on radars since 2020’s “BDMN” thanks to a balmy croon, fastidious songwriting that referenced his lived experience, and an enigmatic style that wove a variety of sonic signifiers into a distinct mosaic. The singer followed that up with further confirmations of his capabilities on “Crown Bounce,” a Leather Park & Odunsi collab, and “Some Kind Things” with Major AJ and PsychoYP. Arriving over eight years on from his first batch of singles, 2024’s By Any Minz channels the singer’s relentless drive into a cogent body of work with a throbbing pulse. There are moments of head-turning rhythmicity and sure-footed experimentation across the 14 tracks, yet there’s no sacrificing of emotional undercurrent. “revelations” is a somber look back on the cost of his musical ambitions, while “lon3ly” grapples with the effects of waiting for a lover. Still, By Any Minz was crafted to capture the artist’s new lease on life and how he navigates the parameters of his new stardom. On “wap,” he pulls Afropop legend Davido into his orbit for a smoky duet, while Moliy’s lilting cadence helps bolster a plea for escapism on “drama.” There is a steamy homage to sexual fantasies on “f.u.,” a suave collaboration with Jamaican star Projexx, yet the triumphant “mo de ma (by any minz),” makes a definitive assertion that Minz is here to stay.