It was released on 19 May 2023, through emPawa Africa, and features guest appearances from Odumodublvck, CKay, Bnxn, Oxlade, Oli Ekun, Kemena, Tempoe, and Ludacris.
Production was handled by Tempoe, Kahren, Kemena, Yung Willis, Type A, BeatsbyKO, Timmy, E Kelly, Bigfish, Tytanium, K-Note, and Dëra.
In an interview with OkayAfrica, Joeboy reflected on his journey to Body & Soul, describing how his artistic evolution since his 2019 breakout single, "Baby," helped shape the album.
He also embraced collaboration, featuring new and established artists alike, including a track with the American rapper Ludacris—a partnership born out of mutual admiration.
[5] The fourth and final single "Duffel Bag" was released on 7 April 2023 alongside its Buhari Yesufu-directed music video and was produced by E Kelly and Timmy.
Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria described Body & Soul as a "comprehensive and enjoyable listening experience," highlighting its balance between Joeboy's romantic themes and mainstream appeal, with standouts like "Better" and "Slowly" showcasing his versatility.