Jay Hood Celebrates Birthday With Release Of Second Studio Album “Dreams”

Jay Hood Celebrates Birthday With Release Of Second Studio Album “Dreams.” South African rapper JayHood rang in his birthday with more than just cake and candles — he delivered a powerful present to his fans in the form of his second studio album, Dreams, now available on all digital streaming platforms.

Taking to social media to announce the drop, JayHood shared: “Happy birthday to me. 🎂✨ My second studio album #Dreams is officially out on all DSP’s. Thank you to everyone who is involved in this project and all my supporters for always believing in me. Enjoy. 💙❤️”

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The album comes packed with 11 tracks, including a bonus cut, showcasing a blend of introspection, ambition, and lyrical excellence. True to its title, Dreams is a sonic journey through JayHood’s aspirations, personal growth, and reflections on the pursuit of success in the ever-evolving hip-hop landscape.

Dreams features an impressive roster of collaborators, reflecting JayHood’s respected position in the game. Appearances include:

• Flow Jones & Mochen on “Working”
• Haem-O on the soulful “Amen”
• Frequent collaborator Krish on “Mental Note” and again on the lyrical showcase “Rap Revenants”
• Carvo Cardo brings flavour to “Lionel Richie”
• Evo Florentino, K. Fantasy, Dibi, PdotO, and Flash Ikumkani round out the album’s guest list, adding unique textures and lyrical prowess to an already solid body of work.

Tracklist:

1. Pursuit of Happiness
2. Working (feat. Flow Jones & Mochen)
3. Amen (feat. Haem-O)
4. Mental Note (feat. Krish)
5. Lionel Richie (feat. Carvo Cardo)
6. Never Too Late (feat. Evo Florentino)
7. Same Way (feat. K. Fantasy)
8. Rap Revenants (feat. Dibi, Krish & PdotO)
9. Grace (feat. Flash Ikumkani)
10. Dreams Outro
11. May (Bonus Track)

JayHood’s previous works have established him as a voice of authenticity, resilience, and lyrical finesse. With Dreams, he levels up — blending hard-hitting verses with soulful production, thought-provoking collaborations, and a clear message: this is only the beginning.