TyStringz and Skales Plan for Pepper Body

Nigerian-American Afrofusion artist and producer TyStringz is set to release his new single “Pepper Body” on February 13, 2026, featuring Nigerian hitmaker Skales. TyStringz has been steadily building a reputation as an artist who’s deeply involved in every layer of his records—not only performing, but shaping the sonic identity from the producer’s seat. He approaches music like a craftsman: melody-first, rhythm-driven, and intentional about how a record translates in real-world settings (car speakers, clubs, playlists, short-form clips). “Pepper Body” leans into the energy of modern Afrofusion—rhythmic, confident, and club-ready.

The timing matters because Skales isn’t simply being “rediscovered”—he’s actively back in the cultural algorithm. After his 2014 breakout “Shake Body” surged again in 2025, the momentum was fueled by short-form content and football culture, with visibility tied to posts and clips connected to Spanish football star Lamine Yamal and the broader European football ecosystem. That renewed attention pushed the record back into circulation across Europe and beyond, creating a very real conversion window for anything Skales touches right now. 

TyStringz’s story adds another layer to the release. He represents a modern, globally fluent lane—rooted in Nigerian sound and culture, but shaped by a U.S.-based perspective that makes his records travel. His catalog reflects an artist who can move between Afrobeats, Afrofusion, R&B-leaning melody, and more percussive, uptempo production without losing identity. He’s also built a reputation for collaboration, using features strategically to expand reach while keeping the core of the record anchored in his own voice, hooks, and arrangement decisions.