Jamaican singer Toian gets a big career boost as she is confirmed as one of super producer Metro Boomin’s star performers Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Verse Soundtrack.
The producer confirmed the news on Monday, writing on Instagram, “Toian is confirmed for the [Spider-verse Movie] soundtrack available everywhere June 2. The producer also shared a cartoon image of Toian wearing a superhero costume similar to the Spider-Man movie.
Two weeks ago, Metro Boomin shared a Hyundai ad featuring Don Toliver’s “Link Up” with Toian’s voice. However, he had not identified the artist until now. In a guest comment, Toian told Urban Islandz that she was proud to represent Jamaican talent on the project.
“I’m grateful to be part of the Spiderverse soundtrack. I’m featured on a collaboration with Don Toliver and Metro boomin, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it in the movie on June 2. As a Jamaican , I’m proud to showcase some of our culture on such a big platform,” she said.
Toian was making good progress in her music career, but she became extremely popular after her smash collaboration with Vybz Kartel on the track “Ice Queen”. Her sweet voice is unforgettable and she revealed that fans can expect new music via a new project this summer.
As for Toian’s voice, Metro Boomin left a big compliment under the announcement that she was featured on the Spider-Verse soundtrack.
“Voice of an angel!” wrote the super producer in her comments section.
The young entertainer told Urban Islandz that she recently moved to Los Angeles, now widely considered the celebrity capital of the world, and the move paid off.
“I’ve been living in LA for a year and connecting with a bunch of artists and producers from other genres, so I’ve been able to tap into and be inspired by other sounds,” Toian told Urban Islandz, adding, “Working with Metro is amazing. He’s an amazing producer and overall creator. I feel blessed to be able to work with him on this project and hopefully many more.”
Asked about her music, she says she’s testing the waters with other genres but sticks to dancehall as her base.
“Dancehall will always be my root, but I’ve been experimenting with R&B and Afro beats. My project is ready and most of the songs are R&B leaning with a dancehall influence. Some of the tracks lead more to dancehall and others to R&B. Expect to hear those new vibes from me this summer!” she tells Urban Islandz.
Other artists featured on the Spider-Verse movie soundtrack include Future, Don Toliver and James Blake, 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, WizKid, A Boogie, Offset, Ei8ht, Beam, Lil Uzi Vert, Swae Lee, JID Coi Leray. , and the Brown Boy Nav.
Some fans are also clamoring for Travis Scott and others, but it looks like Metro Boomin isn’t done announcing the features.
The Spider-Verse soundtrack was released on June 2.