{
  "id": 9787367,
  "title": "‘I don’t listen to my songs after release’ – Black Sherif explains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-dont-listen-to-my-songs-after-release-black-sherif-explains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T15:52:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-dont-listen-to-my-songs-after-release-black-sherif-explains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Black Sherif, the award-winning artiste, recently opened up about his listening habits regarding his own music. Upon the release of his second studio album, Iron Boy, a year ago, the Ghanaian musician revealed that he scarcely listens to his songs afterward. The reason behind this, he explained, is due to his short attention span and the constant drive to work on new projects. \"When I have songs, when they come out, I don’t listen to them again. I have a lot I’m working on so I move to the next one,\" he stated.\n\nThough he typically steers clear of his released tracks, Black Sherif made an exception recently. He decided to go through his entire discography from The Villain I Never Was to Sun Sherif, and found the experience quite gratifying. This listening session prompted him to reflect on how his relationship with his songs has evolved over time. Unlike many artists who have a permanent favorite, Black Sherif does not possess a single song that he consistently enjoys. His preferences shift as he grows and experiences various stages in his career. For instance, after releasing The Villain I Never Was, he was fond of the song \"Oil in My Head\" during his performances of that project. However, over time, his affection for the songs changed, and he later discovered that \"Toxic Love City\" resonated deeply with him.\n\nThe shifting favorites, Black Sherif suggested, reflect the constant evolution of his perspective on his own music. While he generally prefers to move forward instead of constantly revisiting his past releases, he understands and appreciates the journey of how his feelings towards his music have transformed.",
  "summary": "Most artistes would probably want to hear their biggest songs over and over again. Black Sherif, however, says once his music is released, he barely listens to it. The award-winning artiste made the revelation while reflecting on his second studio album, Iron Boy, more than a year after its release. According to Black Sherif, he […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}