Record-breaking Ghanaian-American artist MOLIY has released a high-energy VEVO performance to accompany her latest single, “Backie.” Released on December 26, just in time for Detty December and New Year celebrations, the performance captures MOLIY’s magnetic stage presence and unmistakable vocals, bringing the song’s infectious energy to life.
On “Backie,” MOLIY fully embraces Caribbean club culture, delivering a fast-paced, bass-heavy anthem rooted in Dominica Bouyon rhythms. Produced by BRGZ (Central Cee, Davido, Omah Lay), the track pairs rapid-fire percussion and booming grooves with MOLIY’s ethereal vocal delivery. The result is an instant party favorite that highlights her ability to craft music that crosses borders while keeping dance floors in motion.
“‘Backie’ is my hype-girl anthem: fast, fun, and full of Bouyon energy,” says MOLIY. “It’s that moment you’re breaking your back on the dance floor with your girls hyping you up, and everyone is feeling themself.”
The release of “Backie” caps off a landmark year for MOLIY. Her viral smash “Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix” became the fifth most Shazamed song in the world, earned Billboard’s No. 1 U.S. Afrobeats Song of 2025, and was named one of the best songs of the year by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Complex, and more. The track amassed over a billion streams, spent 22 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart, topped the Global Shazam chart, and landed on Spotify and TikTok’s Songs of the Summer 2025 lists.
Over the past year, MOLIY has expanded her global footprint with standout performances at major festivals and industry events, including the MTV VMAs, BET Awards, and Wireless Festival in London. She was also honored as Hitmaker of the Year at Billboard Africa’s inaugural African Power Players event in Johannesburg.
“Backie” follows the release of “Body Go,” MOLIY’s collaborative hit with South African superstar Tyla, a confident fusion of R&B, Pop, Amapiano, and Afrobeats that quickly became a go-to anthem for girls’ nights worldwide.
With a fearless sound that blends Afropop, R&B, dancehall, and Caribbean influences, and collaborations alongside global stars like Sean Paul, Chloë Bailey, Skillibeng, Shenseea, SadBoi, and Tyla, MOLIY continues to redefine what it means to be a global African artist. More than a rising star, she is a movement—one that’s reshaping the sound of contemporary pop on a worldwide scale
