Tekno Miles was first signed under K-Money Entertainment. His first single titled "Holiday" was released under the imprint. With featured vocals from Davido, "Holiday" was positively accepted and gained massive airplay.
In 2012 while in Abuja, Tekno Miles was spotted by renowned Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu at an event after Tekno Miles received a standing ovation following the performance of a song titled "Onye Ne Kwu", his remix of Ice Prince's "Oleku". It was at the same event he met Iyanya and Ubi Franklyn, the manager of Made Men Music Group who he became friends with. Ubi and Iyanya eventually encouraged Tekno Miles to move to Lagos to further his music career.
On October 5, 2013, he signed a music contract with Made Men Music Group under which he released singles like "Dance" and "Anything" which won him a nomination in the "Best New Act of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. On June 18, 2015, Tekno Miles released a song titled "Duro" which was positively received. A remix which featured Phyno and Flavour N'abania was released on November 16, 2015. "Duro" was produced by DJ Coublon. It topped several charts in Nigeria and on the international scene, it peaked at #5 on Capital XTRA's "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10" for September 2015. On November 20, 2015, Tekno Miles released a single titled "Wash". The song was produced by DJ Coublon with the video directed by AJE Films.
Shoki
Tekno Lyrics
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B red in the building.
Shi Mama shi mama shi mama.
Ye they calling me tekno that you already know.
Selebobo pon the beat.
Oya do the shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
Baby shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
Oya do me shoki. Shoki. Ah shoki shoki o.
Shoki shoki shoki. Shoki.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Eh shoki shoki. Shoki.
shoki shoki. Shoki.
Shoki shoki shoki. Shoki.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Put your handi down.
Oh nanana
Headi re correct.
Shoulder bendi o.
Like you leave something for ground.
Kizo muchenaya.
Tekno jautakarawa.
Kizo muchekwoze mama zomu rakatata eh!
Cos if I Dance she go dance.
If I move tere.
Say me want your back eh.
Back eh wey you carry no bad.
Sexy model come around now.
Yeyeye yeyeye ah.
Hmm sexy julie.
Eh sexy julie.
Oya do the shoki o.
Shoki.
shoki o.
Shoki
Baby shoki o.
Shoki.
Shoki o.
Shoki
I need to play your hockey.
Shoki .
Rocki your body Shoki.
Oya do me shoki.
Shoki.
Ah shoki shoki o.
Shoki shoki shoki.
Shoki.
Shoki shoki.
Shoki
Eh shoki shoki.
Shoki.
shoki shoki. Shoki.
Shoki shoki shoki. Shoki.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Shoki shoki. Shoki.
Like a monkey.
Shoki like a donkey.
Oya do the shoki.
Shoki shoki. Shoki.
Do like I do.
Baby girl do like I do.
Do like I do.
My people do like I do.
Oya do shoki o.
Make you dance like a donkey o.
Make you dance like a crase man o. Make you dance like a crase man o.
Ooo.
My name b red.
I dey Scatter the girls like I'm red.
I dey paint the town red.
I dey Scatter the girls like I'm red.
Oya do the shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
Baby shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
I need to play your hockey. shoki .
Rocki your body Shoki.
Oya do me shoki. Shoki.
Ah shoki shoki o.
Put your handi down.
Oh nanana
Headi re correct.
Shoulder bendi o.
Like you leave something for ground.
Do like I do.
Baby girl do like I do.
Do like I do.
My people do like I do.
The song "Shoki" by Tekno is a dance-oriented track that encourages listeners to do a specific dance move called the "shoki." The song opens with Tekno's introduction, followed by a call-and-response chorus that rhythmicizes the word "shoki." The lyrics are playful, and the repetitive nature of the chorus encourages listeners to join in on the dance.
The first verse includes lines that describe the dance, beckoning listeners to participate. The second verse introduces a new voice, B Red, who speaks of his prowess in enticing women. The third verse returns the focus to the shoki dance, encouraging listeners to continue with the moves. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus.
The song is a perfect example of the Naija music genre from Nigeria, which is a blend of styles such as afrobeats, hip hop, highlife, and juju music. "Shoki" is one of Tekno's most popular songs, and it helped propel him to greater success in the Nigerian music industry. The song has been used in many dance challenges on social media, making it even more popular.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Expressive word to indicate agreement and acknowledgement
B red in the building.
B Red is present in the scene.
Shi Mama shi mama shi mama.
Repetitive expression of excitement and anticipation.
Ye they calling me tekno that you already know.
Acknowledgment of being called Tekno, which is a known alias.
Selebobo pon the beat.
Selebobo is the producer of the music.
Oya do the shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
Encouragement to do 'Shoki' dance.
Baby shoki o. Shoki. shoki o. Shoki
Appeal to a romantic interest to do 'Shoki' dance.
I need to play your hockey. shoki . Rocki your body Shoki.
Expressing the desire to engage in sexual activity while doing 'Shoki' dance.
Oya do me shoki. Shoki. Ah shoki shoki o.
Requesting someone to do 'Shoki' dance with the singer.
Shoki shoki shoki. Shoki.
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Eh shoki shoki. Shoki.
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
shoki shoki. Shoki.
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Shoki shoki shoki. Shoki.
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Shoki shoki. Shoki
Repetition of 'Shoki' dance step.
Put your handi down.
Instruction to lower the hands.
Oh nanana
Repetitive expression of melody.
Headi re correct.
Praising the beauty or the elegance of someone's head.
Shoulder bendi o.
Instruction to bend the shoulders.
Like you leave something for ground.
Dance move that involves crouching low to the ground.
Kizo muchenaya.
Phrase of unknown meaning, possibly a made-up phrase.
Tekno jautakarawa.
Phrase of unknown meaning, possibly a made-up phrase.
Kizo muchekwoze mama zomu rakatata eh!
Phrase of unknown meaning, possibly a made-up phrase.
Cos if I Dance she go dance.
If the singer dances, his companion will join him in dancing.
If I move tere.
If the singer moves in a certain way, e.g., 'Shoki', his companion will do the same.
Say me want your back eh.
The singer desires his companion's back for sexual gratification.
Back eh wey you carry no bad.
The singer praises his companion's body, specifically her back.
Sexy model come around now.
An attractive woman has arrived.
Yeyeye yeyeye ah.
Repetitive expression of excitement.
Hmm sexy julie.
The attractive woman is referred to as 'Sexy Julie'.
Like a monkey.
Comparing someone's dance moves to that of a monkey.
Shoki like a donkey.
Comparing someone's dance moves to that of a donkey.
Do like I do.
Instruction to copy the singer's dance moves.
Baby girl do like I do.
Instruction to a female companion to copy the singer's dance moves.
My people do like I do.
Instruction to everyone present to copy the singer's dance moves.
Oya do shoki o.
Instruction to do 'Shoki' dance.
Make you dance like a donkey o.
Instruction to dance like a donkey.
Make you dance like a crase man o.
Instruction to dance like a crazy person.
My name b red.
Introduction of the singer, B Red.
I dey Scatter the girls like I'm red.
B Red attracts and excites women around him.
I dey paint the town red.
B Red is celebrating and having a good time.
Contributed by Maria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daviduyagha69
Who's here in 2024?
@ochukodaniel6144
Still the best 2022🇳🇬
@princeemmanuel3347
My love for the song is so strong. Tekno my big fav
@idahosablessing4396
Still listen to this in 2023
@trapdudejoecarter3705
Who’s here in 2022 😅
@chinedumnzerem
This is the best shoki song, well aligned lyrics and beat. Thumbs up Tekno & B Red and Selebobo
@ademiprincesshk
Please who sang the shoki exactly
@ademiprincesshk
Please who sang the shoki exactly
@tobinifemi9618
Yes o
@africanfuturebillionaires
@@ademiprincesshk lil kesh