Gospel music sensation, Michael Olayinka Abdul, popularly known as Mike Abdul has once again captivated his fans with the release of his latest single, Fuji Rush, amid expectation and excitement. The electrifying track blends traditional Fuji rhythms with contemporary gospel flair, creating a joyful celebration of God’s goodness, presence, and power.
 
Defined by heavy percussion, yet laced with intelligent lyrics, the song reinforces the creative dexterity for which the artiste is known for in the music industry.
 
Released Friday, June 20, the song marks another creative milestone in Abdul’s two-decade-long career, where he seamlessly fuses indigenous Fuji sounds with modern gospel themes and pop influences.
  
Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, Abdul said: “It’s Fuji at its core but with elements of pop and other genres woven in. What’s interesting is how gospel is now pushing the boundaries of Fuji, which traditionally wasn’t seen as gospel-friendly. That shift is exciting. Rap has done it. Afrobeat has done it. Fuji Rush is doing it.”
 
The Ojoro crooner added: “This isn’t about keeping gospel music in a corner—it’s about going into the culture, speaking the language of the streets, and flipping the script so they can be saved. That’s the energy Fuji Rush is bringing to the narrative.”  

With his unmistakable energy, the founder of Spaghetti Records is known for pushing the boundaries of gospel music, and Fuji Rush is no exception. He remains committed to producing music that resonates culturally with diverse audiences while staying true to the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
Although Fuji Rush represents a strong salute to Abdul’s Midnight Crew days and the energetic throaty Fuji sounds with exciting modern vibes, the latest offering is also a departure from what the Igwe, Korede, and Eyan Jesu crooner has done with the Fuji genre.

“This is Fuji Rush! I carry gospel, I carry groove, I enter studio, Boom! Gospel don wear agbada!” he said, adding that his 20-year voyage in music has humbled him with the endless creativity that is possible within the gospel genre.
 
The Iro Halleluyah singer continues, “Fuji Rush is built on strong percussion. It’s intense and rhythmic, but it also has a base. It’s not just about the beat—it’s energetic, layered, and musical,” adding that his record label will continue to be a haven for creative expression and springboard for Afro-gospel talent development.