- Words Notion Staff
South London artist and producer StyllerSupreme discusses the emotional journey behind his debut EP First District, reconnecting with his Nigerian roots, and why resilience has become central to his sound.
After a period of reflection and rebuilding, StyllerSupreme is stepping back into the spotlight with ‘First District’, a debut EP that feels both deeply personal and effortlessly universal. Born in Lagos and raised in South London, the British Nigerian artist and producer channels his roots and global influences into a vibrant, emotionally rich body of work. Crafted alongside heavyweight collaborators Pjay and IndoMix, the three-track offering blends afrobeats, R&B, amapiano, and pop into something distinctly his own. Whether it’s the traditional bounce of ‘Feeling’ or the dreamy vulnerability of ‘Trance’, ‘First District’ captures the intoxicating rush of connection and the quiet confidence of an artist fully finding his voice after a hard-fought journey.
For Styller, ‘First District’ represents more than just music — it’s a celebration of resilience, identity, and the power of starting again. After facing health setbacks that delayed his trajectory, the EP stands as a testament to perseverance and passion, rooted in self-belief and artistic independence. As he gears up for a wave of new releases throughout 2025, Notion caught up with StyllerSupreme to talk about the emotional journey behind First District, reconnecting with Lagos, blending sounds across continents, and why embracing vulnerability has become his greatest strength as a creator.
You’ve described First District as hitting differently for you. Can you tell us more about the emotional journey behind finally being able to release this project?
I went through a tough point in life for a while. I was really wondering if I was even going to record and release music properly the way I want to from going through some setbacks in life and health. It was hard for me. Finally getting past some things, improving my health, and getting back to the mic was like the spark I was missing. Releasing music again means so much.
The EP blends afrobeats, R&B, amapiano, and pop into a really distinct sound. How intentional were you in crafting that genre mix, and what came most naturally during the process?
I listened to a lot of hip-hop and R&B music growing up also my uncles used to make afrobeats music, and my mom listened to nothing but Nigerian music in the house so I had a lot of influence from that, so I thought it would be awesome if I implemented all these genres in my sound.
What did it feel like returning to Lagos to make ‘First District’ – not just creatively, but personally as someone reconnecting with where they were born?
It was an experience I didn’t think I would enjoy, but it turned out much better than I thought. The change of environment really helped with my creativity. I had fun making this project in Lagos.
There’s a quiet intensity in your delivery that’s become a signature. How do you approach songwriting to balance vulnerability with groove?
I just go with the flow, I go straight off how I’m feeling and however it comes out I try not to do too much, something that comes naturally to me.
Tracks like “Feeling” and “Trance” really tap into the emotional rush of early connection. Were these songs inspired by real-life experiences or more imagined storytelling?
Those songs really came from personal experiences.
You worked with some heavyweight collaborators like Pjay and IndoMix on this project. What did they bring out in you during the recording sessions that may not have surfaced otherwise?
They really pushed me and influenced me into adding more Yoruba and Pidgin English into the project that will be more relatable to my Nigerian listeners.
Health challenges kept you from releasing for a while. How has that period of pause and reflection shaped the way you create and show up as an artist today?
During the time that I’ve taken off music, I’ve got to understand how the smallest lack of consistency can affect big progress and how much this really means to me now. I’m more eager to get in the studio to just keep creating.
Your Nigerian and Brazilian roots play into your global sound. In what ways do your cultural identities show up in your music beyond just sonics?
I always try to represent my roots in any way that I can in my music. Sometimes with words, or the production, or something as niche as just the song structure.
You taught yourself to produce and mix early on due to lack of access. How has that DIY foundation shaped your artistic independence and sound today?
I am glad I went through that point in life that pushed me to learn these skills. It has played a big part in finding my sound.
With more singles and a second EP on the horizon, what kind of themes or moods can fans expect next from this new chapter of StyllerSupreme?
I want to touch on different moods and explore different aspects of my lover boy music. For the next EP though, I also want to mix these love stories with more inspirational songs.