Delta State, Nigeria–born artist Xy Belondi (CEO of Gaton Hills Record Labels) has released a new EP titled The Mondays, which was dropped in April 2025. Since its release, the single has been creating waves among music lovers all across the world.
The EP contains five tracks and was issued under his imprint, Gaton Hills RCD Exclusive. This latest Afrobeat/Amapiano project showcases Xy Belondi’s signature fusion of Nigerian and South African sounds. Listeners can hear his smooth vocals layered over rich, dancefloor-ready production throughout the EP. All five songs from The Mondays are now available on streaming platforms worldwide.
Leading the EP is the single “Are Ye War On Me (feat. Zyda & Stone The Vocalist)”, featuring guest performances by Zyda and Stone The Vocalist. This expansive track blends pulsating Amapiano basslines with vibrant Afrobeats melodies, capturing a broad and uplifting energy. With its catchy hooks and driving rhythm, “Are Ye War On Me” has quickly become a standout in Xy Belondi’s catalog. Produced by Zyda and Fedzere, the song has been praised for delivering one of the most “vast” and dynamic sounds in the contemporary African dance music scene. It exemplifies why Xy Belondi is viewed as a rising star in Amapiano and Afrobeats. He is an artist who skillfully merges South African rhythms with Nigerian Afro-pop sensibilities.
About the Artist:
Xy Belondi (real name Monday Iboyitie) was born on December 23, 1994, in Warri City, Delta State, Nigeria. He continues to grow his influence across both Nigerian and South African music scenes, and has built a reputation as an Afro-pop and Amapiano artist. As the founder and CEO of Gaton Hills Record Labels, Xy Belondi oversees his own music releases and collaborations. He first gained attention with earlier works, such as the single “Fetola” featuring Paradise Spharaphara, and has since continued to grow his profile across the African music scene. The Mondays EP, particularly the hit single “Are Ye War On Me”, demonstrates his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer.
Learn more about him at:
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/99433412
Personal Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/xybelondi/the-mondays
Fans can follow Xy Belondi on social media:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@xybelondi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGSWpJrJT/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xybelondi/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xy_belondi
Listen to his music on major streaming platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zIAfIy0ZYXi2JRRlFCOKR
AudioMack: https://audiomack.com/xybelondisa
For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact Gaton Hills Record Labels at [email protected].
