Maya Jama and Stormzy have ended their decade-long on-and-off relationship, leaving fans heartbroken. Speculation arises that Jama’s decision relates to Stormzy’s decline in the music industry, particularly after his recent gospel-influenced album, “This Is What I Mean,” underperformed compared to past successes. Critics have dubbed him the “Cliff Richard of hip-hop” following his shift in style. Despite reaching number one, the album sold only 60,000 copies, significantly lower than his previous platinum albums. Currently, Jama is reportedly dating Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias, while Stormzy is focused on his spirituality and pursuing a romantic connection with a U.S. singer.
When Maya Jama splits from rapper boyfriend Stormzy, she says they are “gone apart” after 10 years on and off, leaving fans heartbroken as music’s golden couple break up. I made it.
But was the Love Island host, 30, splitting up with his partner of five years, 31, because of his significant downfall in the music industry?
After Stormzy, once hailed as the King of Rap, claimed he would sing gospel music on his latest album, This Is What I Mean, music insiders are now labeling Stormzy as “the king of hip-hop.” The Mail on Sunday newspaper revealed that he calls him “Cliff Richard”.
The British rapper’s meteoric rise to fame in 2014 earned him £24 million in prize money and an impressive fan base, before being snapped up by Universal Records from Warners for a staggering £10 million in 2020. Ta.
Universal signed Stormzy to help relaunch the Def Jam label, which was once home to classic rap acts like Public Enemy and the Beastie Boys. However, it turned out to be an expensive failure.
The source continued, “What Universal didn’t expect was Stormzy’s insistence on ditching his trademark hard rap style for his first album, and instead focusing on a collection of Christian-influenced songs.” It was about trying to sing in my own way through the music.”
“People now call him the Cliff Richard of hip-hop.
“His new album was expected to be the perfect launching pad for Universal’s new label, Def Jam, but its poor performance is now being blamed for the label’s decision to make significant staff cuts in recent weeks. There is.”
Insiders wonder if Love Island host Maya Jama dropped Storms because of his downfall in the music industry.
Stormzy has been dubbed the ‘Cliff Richard of hip-hop’ after insisting he sings gospel music on his latest album ‘This Is What I Mean’
After 10 years of on-again, off-again separation, the couple said they were “becoming estranged.”
Stormzy’s first album, 2017’s Gang Signs and Prayer, sold 310,000 copies, followed by his most popular to date in 2019, Heavy is the Head, which sold 320,000 albums worldwide. Ta.
Both were platinum-selling rap albums, but although the gospel-driven sound of This Is What I Mean reached number one, it only sold 60,000 copies and compared to his previous projects. It was dwarfed.
Meanwhile, Stormzy’s latest single, “Backbone,” a return to a harder rap style with DJ duo Chase and Status, sold 400,000 copies and topped the charts.
Fans of his early British rap felt alienated by his latest gospel-driven album, accusing the artist of being “the exact opposite of what we wanted from him.”
One person wrote to X: “I’m a big Stormzy fan but there are two songs I’d like to hear again.” I almost fell asleep listening to this album, but I finally woke up from it after listening to Heavy Is The Head. ”
Last year, Stormzy released a statement with his childhood sweetheart, TV presenter Maya Jama, announcing that they had decided to part ways for good.
They said: “We decided to make our final attempt in August 2023 and have been working hard for the past year. This final attempt required a lot of understanding and relearning. However, , we still think the absolute world of each other.
Meanwhile, Jama hosts ITV2’s hit show Love Island and is reported to be dating Manchester City footballer Ruban Dias.
The Love Island host is reportedly dating Manchester City footballer Ruban Dias.
Stormzy’s latest single ‘Backbone’, featuring DJ duo Chase and Status and a return to a harder rap style, reached number one with sales of 400,000 copies.
Meanwhile, Stormzy is said to be dating religious American rhythm and blues singer Victoria Mone and is keeping his “focus on God”.
Prior to their relationship, the rapper said, “I’ve definitely been focused on my relationship with God,” ahead of the release of his 2022 gospel album.
“I have made it a priority to grow closer to God and strive to become a greater man of God. I am not a finished product.
“My dogs mean a lot to me. They’re a big part of my life. I just walk them twice a day.”
