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Today, record-breaking Ghanaian-American artist MOLIY released an electrifying VEVO performance to accompany her latest single “Backie,” available now on all streaming platforms. The Dominica Bouyon party anthem arrived just in time for Detty December and New Year’s celebrations (released 12/26), and the VEVO performance showcases MOLIY’s unmistakable vocals and stage presence.
On “Backie,” MOLIY leans into Caribbean club culture, continuing a streak of high-energy records that have helped define her as one of Afropop’s most exciting global voices. Produced by internationally acclaimed producer BRGZ (Central Cee, Davido, Omah Lay), “Backie” pulls from Dominica Bouyon rhythms, pairing rapid-fire percussion and bass-heavy grooves with MOLIY’s ethereal sound. An instant club favorite, the record reinforces MOLIY’s unique ability to create music that transcends borders while delivering an undeniable kinetic momentum.
“‘Backie’ is my hype-girl anthem: fast, fun, and full of Bouyon energy,” explains MOLIY. “It’s that moment you’re breaking your back on the dance floor with your girls hyping you up and everyone is feeling themself.”
MOLIY’s latest release closes out a landmark year for the hitmaking artist. Her viral song “Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix” was the fifth most Shazamed song in the world this year, crowned Billboard’s No. 1 U.S. Afrobeats Song of 2025, and named one of the best songs of 2025 by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Complex, and more. Over the past year, MOLIY expanded her global presence, performing at major festivals and heavyweight industry events, including the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, and Wireless Festival in London. Just last month, MOLIY was honored as Hitmaker of the Year at Billboard Africa’s inaugural African Power Players event held in Johannesburg.
“Backie” follows the delivery of “Body Go,” MOLIY’s collaborative hit with South African popstar Tyla. Released this fall, the alliance between two of Africa’s brightest stars effortlessly fuses R&B, Pop, Amapiano and Afrobeats, creating an empowering anthem for the ultimate girls’ night out.
About MOLIY
MOLIY’s hit single “Shake It To The Max” has become a worldwide sensation, blending vibrant Afropop with a global sonic palette. A viral TikTok phenomenon propelled the song into the mainstream, and the remix featuring Skillibeng and Shenseea only amplified its cultural footprint, racking up over a Billion streams and holding the top spot on the Global Shazam chart and numerous Apple Music charts. In America, “Shake It To The Max – FLY” (Remix) spent a remarkable 22 consecutive weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart. The track was also named one of Spotify’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer, and TikTok included it in their Songs of the Summer 2025 list as one of the top 10 songs globally. With a fearless sound that fuses Afropop, R&B, and dancehall, MOLIY is more than a rising artist; she’s a movement. Her recent collaborations with Sean Paul, Chloë Bailey, SadBoi, and Tyla mark her latest strides towards bringing African-rooted sounds to the center of the global mainstream.
