Bonny M | July 9, 2026
Some songs are created to entertain. Others are created because they simply have to exist. For independent artist Sheezzy Raww, ball ii belongs firmly in the latter category. More than just a new release, the record represents growth, resilience and the courage to tell an honest story without compromise. Built on perseverance, self-belief and the determination to keep moving despite life’s setbacks, ball ii is less about celebrating success than it is about surviving the journey toward it.
The single revisits and reimagines Sheezzy Raww’s original track, ball, expanding both its emotional depth and its creative reach. Using football as an extended metaphor, the song draws inspiration from world-class players such as Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Asisat Oshoala and Erling Haaland, athletes who have all experienced moments of criticism, missed opportunities and immense pressure before achieving greatness. For Sheezzy Raww, those stories mirror his own path as an independent artist who has spent years trusting the process while continuing to believe in his vision.
Rather than simply revisiting an existing song, the artist saw an opportunity to complete a story that still felt unfinished. Although the original version carried the message he wanted to share, something about it remained incomplete. He wasn’t searching for just any feature; he was searching for the right voice. That search ultimately led him to London-based rapper DZY, whose connection to the record felt immediate and genuine. After hearing the song, DZY repeatedly returned to it, drawn not only to its sound but also to the honesty behind its message. That shared understanding transformed what could have been an ordinary collaboration into something far more meaningful.
The partnership also marked an exciting milestone in Sheezzy Raww’s career. While collaborating remotely was already familiar territory, working with an artist from London opened a new creative chapter. Despite being separated by geography, both artists discovered they were connected by the same emotional language. Lagos and London may represent different cities and different cultures, but the themes of ambition, resilience and perseverance required no translation. The creative process unfolded naturally, with each artist contributing their own lived experience to create a record that feels authentic from beginning to end.
At its core, ball ii explores the reality of choosing your own path. Rather than focusing on the image people often project to the world, the song confronts the unseen weight of independence, sacrifice and persistence. It reflects the emotional cost of remaining committed to a vision when results don’t arrive immediately, while reminding listeners that growth often happens long before success becomes visible.
For Sheezzy Raww, the decision to release ball ii wasn’t driven by trends or timelines. Instead, it arrived during a quiet period of personal reflection. Spending time in isolation allowed him to reconnect with himself and revisit the record from a new perspective. As he continued listening, he realised the song deserved another life, but only after becoming the version it was always meant to be. That conviction ultimately became the driving force behind the release.
What makes the single particularly significant is that it reflects where the artist now stands creatively. After more than a decade of building his career independently, Sheezzy Raww speaks with a different kind of confidence. The need to prove himself has gradually been replaced by something deeper: clarity. He no longer creates to convince people of his talent but instead focuses on sharing his truth as honestly as possible. That shift can be felt throughout ball ii, giving the record an authenticity that resonates beyond its lyrics.
Even the song’s memorable hook carries deeper meaning than first appears. While its references to football icons may sound celebratory on the surface, they symbolise much more than sporting success. Each name represents excellence earned through discipline, resilience and belief. For Sheezzy Raww, those qualities mirror the mindset required not only to build a music career independently but also to continue moving forward regardless of setbacks.
The production itself wasn’t without obstacles. Scheduling conflicts briefly delayed the collaboration, but rather than allowing circumstances to derail the project, both artists remained committed to bringing the record to life. With support from trusted connections, DZY ultimately travelled to complete his verse, demonstrating the same determination that defines the song itself. In many ways, the journey behind ball ii became another reflection of the message it delivers.
Supporting the release is a full visual campaign, including a visualizer and a series of short-form content pieces designed to extend the life of the record across multiple platforms. For Sheezzy Raww, however, these visuals are intended to deepen the audience’s connection to the story rather than distract from it. The music remains the centrepiece.
Looking ahead, the artist views ball ii as the beginning of a much larger chapter. Having spent years building independently, he now sees this release as an opportunity to expand beyond familiar borders and introduce his music to a global audience. Collaborating internationally has not changed his artistic philosophy, it has simply confirmed the direction he has always intended to pursue. Whether working with artists from London, Latin America, Europe or beyond, his vision has never been limited by geography.
Above everything else, Sheezzy Raww hopes listeners leave ball ii with one lasting feeling: that they are not alone. Every lyric was written from lived experience rather than performance, carrying emotions that many people quietly experience but rarely express. If someone hears the record and recognises their own struggles within its story, then the song has fulfilled its purpose.
For Sheezzy Raww, success isn’t measured solely by streams or statistics. It lives in those deeply personal moments when music reaches someone exactly when they need it most. And with ball ii, he has created far more than another single, he has created a reminder that resilience, belief and persistence remain powerful enough to connect people across cities, cultures and continents.