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"Awuke" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Davido and American singer YG Marley. It was released on 31 October 2024 by Columbia Records. The song was written by Davido and Moonlight AfriQA. The song reached the top ten on the US ''Billboard'' Afrobeats Songs chart. Background After being featured on two songs, "Joy" by Angélique Kidjo, and " Right Now" by Darkoo featuring Jamaican record producer Rvssian, Davido teased his new song. He first shared the snippet of the song on 1 October 2024, while celebrating Nigeria's Independence Day, and again during Lauryn Hill's concert in Paris, France. On 22 October 2024, he announced on X and Instagram that the song would be released on 31 October 2024. Composition The song blends Afrobeats and Amapiano, featuring sweet melodies, tunes, Amapiano whistle beats, and heavy drum bass percussion. It centers on admiration for a love interest, with Davido and YG Marley singing about beauty, maturation, and perseverance. ...
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YG Marley
Joshua Omaru "YG" Marley (born December 5, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. He is the son of rapper and singer Lauryn Hill and former CFL football player Rohan Marley, and the grandson of reggae pioneer Bob Marley. He rose to prominence with his 2023 debut single " Praise Jah in the Moonlight", which became an international hit, peaking within the top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and earning platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has since collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Chloe Bailey, and Davido, appearing on the latter's 2024 single " Awuke". Early life and career Joshua Omaru Marley was born on December 5, 2001, in Beverly Hills, California. He is the son of American rapper and singer Lauryn Hill and Jamaican football player Rohan Marley. His parents never legally married but had a long-term partnership for 15 years. Marley is also the grandson of reggae musician Bob Marley. Marley has numerous siblings and half ...
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5ive (Davido Album)
''5ive'' is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Davido, released on 18 April 2025, through Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. The album features many guest appearances from Alhanislam, Chris Brown, Victoria Monét, Becky G, Omah Lay, Shenseea, Musa Keys, 450, Tayc, Dadju, YG Marley, Odumodublvck, and Chike. Its production was handled by Marvey Musique, 1da Banton, DJ Maphorisa, Tempoe, Blaisebeatz, Selebobo, and Michaël Brun among others. The album was supported by the single "Awuke", "Funds", and " Be There Still". Background and composition Davido announced the album on 5 December 2024 via his official Instagram page, sharing its title and release window. According to Davido, ''5ive'' represents "a new chapter of personal growth and global connection." The album, recorded between 2023 and 2025 with sessions in Lagos, London, and Los Angeles, was released in 2025, showcasing its global musical influences. Singles ''5ive'' has be ...
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Funds (song)
"Funds" is a song by Nigerian-American singer and songwriter Davido, featuring fellow Nigerian singers Odumodublvck and Chike. It was released via Columbia Records on 6 December 2024. It is the second single from Davido's fifth studio album ''5ive'' (2025). Background and release Davido initially previewed "Funds" via an Instagram post on 5 December 2024. In the accompanying caption, he announced: "We Not Waiting Though! Tonight at midnight I'm dropping a single 'Funds' with @odumodublvck and @officialchike." Furthermore, he disclosed that the track would be featured on his forthcoming fifth studio album, ''5ive''. "Funds" was subsequently released on 6 December 2024, via Columbia Records, as the second single from Davido's fifth studio album, ''5ive''. The song was made available for digital download and streaming. Composition and lyrics "Funds" is a fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano styles, written by David Adeleke, Tochukwu Ojogwu, Chike Osebuka, and Mizzle, and produced ...
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