Celebrated Artist Odeal Delivers Career-Defining Statement With THE SUMMER THAT SAVED ME

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Oct 3
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With his new EP The Summer That Saved Me (OVMBR/LVRN Records), Odeal invites listeners into his most personal chapter yet—a radiant collection of songs that capture freedom, healing, and self-discovery. From the soul-stirring “Miami” featuring Leon Thomas, to the euphoric pull of “London Summers,” the project blends R&B, Alté, and Afro-infused textures into a vivid soundtrack of exploration and growth. Each track reflects a fragment of a summer defined by clarity and emotion, woven together through Odeal’s deeply vulnerable lyrics and magnetic artistry.

Across seven tracks, Odeal balances introspection with infectious grooves, offering both tender reflections and celebratory energy. “My Heart” pulls listeners into raw vulnerability, while “Obi’s Interlude”—named after the Igbo word for “heart”—bares his emotional truths with stripped-back honesty. In contrast, songs like “Patience” and “In The Chair” deliver lighter, groove-rich moments that highlight his signature duality. More than an EP, The Summer That Saved Me feels like a turning point: a creative statement that cements Odeal as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary R&B.

Born in Germany and raised between Nigeria, Spain, and the UK, Odeal’s sound is as global as his upbringing. Blending Alte, R&B, and Afrobeat with an unmistakable vocal presence, he has earned co-signs from icons like SZA, Justin Bieber, and Victoria Monét, while winning two MOBO Awards and landing a BET nomination for Best New International Act. With collaborations alongside Summer Walker, Lojay, and Nines, Odeal continues to expand his reach while staying rooted in authenticity. His collective, OVMBR, embodies his ethos of empowerment and individuality, inspiring a movement as bold as his music.

Want to feel The Summer That Saved Me for yourself? Dive in at iamodeal.com.

REVIEWS

“Odeal Always Searched for Music That Spoke to His Soul —

So He Curated His Own Soulful Fusion of Afrobeats and R&B”

—Billboard

“From a double MOBO win to Summer Walker collaborations

and cult-status club nights, Odeal’s star is rising fast”.

—NOTION

“While all this country hopping could feel like a chore for some, for Odeal, it’s more of an

adventure. He is a citizen of the world, gleefully digging through SoundCloud mixes of Afro tech and batida while flying from place to place. Born in Germany, he was raised between Nigeria, Spain, and the UK, so staying put is not in his nature. Travel, in fact, is what’s inspired his latest EP, The Summer That Saved Me.”

—Essence