In a statement of defiance, evolution, artistic rebirth, and unshakable faith, Nigerian-born artist
Mr. Dutch emerges from the silence to present his most ambitious and personal work to date They Thought I Was Done — an 17-track sonic odyssey that traces a path from the ashes of adversity to the summit of artistic reinvention. More than an album, this is a memoir in motion — a deeply personal and musically expansive project capturing what it means to fall, heal, and rise again with conviction.
Created across three countries — Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom — this album is a global collaboration built on soul, sweat, and spiritual discipline. Featuring the production genius of Egar Boi, Elevated, Freshy Vibes, Biggie Jazzy, Kulboy, 9fingers, DrizzSD, Spiritual Vibes and BashAnything, They Thought I Was Done is a masterclass in Afro-pop, fusing rhythm and message in every bar, every beat.
They Thought I Was Done is not just an album title — it’s a message. It’s the sound of a man who has journeyed through silence, self-doubt, spiritual awakening, and emerged more focused and creatively potent than ever, choosing self-reflection over spectacle, who found strength in solitude, and who returns not to reclaim his space, but to redefine it entirely.
Listen to ‘They Thought I Was Done’ HERE.
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