Before "O2" and the Oxygene EP, Oxlade had actually due to the hardships of living in the slums of Mushin and Surulere, stating that "you cannot create music on an empty stomach".

The song reflects his meteoric rise from squatting at friends' houses after being kicked out by his father to performing at London's O2 Arena with Wizkid in 2019. Musical Composition & Visuals

The story of by Nigerian singer Oxlade is a deeply personal narrative of survival, love, and a literal "breath of life" for his career. The Inspiration: A Tribute to Asthma