TAY IWAR teases forthcoming EP with sleek new cut “MERCY PLEASE”

Shortly after his 5-track EP ‘Reflection Station’ in April 2025, Tay Iwar has returned with a new single, “MERCY PLEASE”, which serves as the lead to his upcoming extended play ‘WONDERFUL’, set for release on September 4th. Known for his breezy vocals and striking pen game, Tay Iwar isn’t slowing down — ‘WONDERFUL’ will be his third project since the collaborative ‘GOLD II’ EP with Le Mav a little over a year ago.

Tay Iwar’s “MERCY PLEASE” is the third track and lead single from the 5-track ‘WONDERFUL’ EP. The record opens with a sultry guitar sample before unfolding into gently pulsing Afrobeats rhythms, with Tay’s vocal performance gliding front and centre. The single is a timely reminder of the multiple Grammy-nominated artist’s natural talent as he crafts a tribute to the object of his affections. On the track, Tay Iwar pleads, “I need an angel”, while eastern-flavoured strings weave in and out, adding smoky, grand textures to form a sound that’s both exotic and creatively expansive—a marker of his forthcoming body of work.

Tay Iwar’s dedication to top-tier collaborations and musical expression has established him as a leading figure in the African art renaissance. From his early work with Soulection to his breakthrough feature on Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’, his collaborations with the likes of Dave, Pa Salieu, and Juls highlight his organic ties with celebrated UK artists. Meanwhile, his songwriting and production credits for Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, and Chris Brown have earned him 4x GRAMMY nominations, 3x UK No.1s, and well over 100M streams—securing his place as a multi-hyphenate talent operating at the highest creative levels.

With the title track of last year’s ‘Reflection Station’ debuting on the US Billboard Afrobeats Chart and a standout performance at Little Simz’s curated Meltdown Festival this year, 2025 is shaping up to be another milestone year for a serious talent breaking further into global consciousness.