He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]
In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]
Daddy Yo
WizKid Lyrics
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Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
I got a lotta song, she sing so
I make her meter blow uh-ooh-oh
Na my song she dey sing so
She never ever dull uh-ooh-oh
When we dey, nobody dey
She dey like to wan dress, you know
She dey do the durty dance, you know
Valentino she dey wear, you know
She call me Funkmaster Flex, you know
Everything I want, she gimme
She tell me everyday she wanna see me, ooh-yeah
Bad-boy Wizzy, StarBoy Wizzy-boy
I make her dance, I give her mwaan
And you know my girl nice
And I swear, she dey dress, you know
Valentino she dey wear, you know
Gucci be the dress, you know
I no dey let her stress, you know
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
1-2. I like the way you dance
I love your kitty-dance, I love the way you dance am
3-4, knocking on the door
Whine fimme baby gyal, gimme whine slow, girl
5-6, tip on ya toe
Time fimme dance am, quater-to, dance am
7-8, don't be late
Do what the teacher say, don't come late, gyal
9-10, open and close
Dance fimme down gyal, oya, wine am
11-12, wine up-close
Do what the teacher say and put on repeat, ahn-ah
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance (Oh)
Make her dance, make her dance
Make her dance, make her dance
Oh make her dance, make her dance
Make her dance, make e dance
Oh make e dance
The lyrics to Wizkid's song "Daddy Yo" seem to focus on the power of music to bring people together and make them dance. The repeated phrases of "Wizzy boy, make me dance," "Daddy Yo, make me dance," and "Starboy, make me dance" all seem to be saying that Wizkid (also known as Starboy) has the ability to create music that makes people want to move their feet. He mentions a girl who loves to dance and wear designer clothes, and he gives her everything she wants. The chorus repeats the message that Wizkid's music can make people dance and that this is a positive thing.
There are several references to dancing throughout the verses, with lines like "She dey do the durty dance," "I make her dance, I give her mwaan," and "Whine fimme baby gyal, gimme whine slow, girl." Wizkid seems to be celebrating the joy of dance and the way it can bring people together. He also seems to be showing off his own talent as a musician who can create the kind of music that gets people moving.
Overall, "Daddy Yo" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the power of music to unite people and make them dance. It's a catchy track with infectious beats and memorable lyrics that have helped catapult Wizkid to global fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Wizzy boy, make me dance
The singer Wizkid is requested to make the listener dance.
Daddy Yo, make me dance
The term 'Daddy Yo' is another reference to Wizkid, and he is once again requested to make the listener dance.
Starboy, make me dance
Another reference to Wizkid's nickname 'Starboy', and a request for him to make the listener dance.
I got a lotta song, she sing so
The singer has a lot of songs and his love interest enjoys singing them.
I make her meter blow uh-ooh-oh
The singer's music is so good it makes his love interest's heart skip a beat.
Na my song she dey sing so
His love interest only sings his songs.
She never ever dull uh-ooh-oh
His love interest is always lively and entertaining.
When we dey, nobody dey
When they are together, there is no one else in their world.
She dey like to wan dress, you know
His love interest enjoys wearing nice clothes.
She dey do the durty dance, you know
His love interest likes to dance in a suggestive manner.
Valentino she dey wear, you know
She likes to wear clothing from high-end fashion brand Valentino.
She call me Funkmaster Flex, you know
She gives him the nickname Funkmaster Flex.
Everything I want, she gimme
His love interest gives him everything he could want.
She tell me everyday she wanna see me, ooh-yeah
His love interest says she wants to see him everyday.
Bad-boy Wizzy, StarBoy Wizzy-boy
Another reference to Wizkid and his two nicknames.
I make her dance, I give her mwaan
Wizkid makes his love interest dance and gives her his love.
And you know my girl nice
His love interest is a very nice person.
And I swear, she dey dress, you know
He promises that his love interest has a great sense of style.
Gucci be the dress, you know
She likes to wear clothing from high-end fashion brand Gucci.
I no dey let her stress, you know
He doesn't let his love interest get stressed out.
1-2. I like the way you dance
He likes the way his love interest dances.
I love your kitty-dance, I love the way you dance am
He loves the way his love interest dances.
3-4, knocking on the door
A reference to the beat of the music.
Whine fimme baby gyal, gimme whine slow, girl
He requests that his love interest dance for him.
5-6, tip on ya toe
Another reference to the beat of the music.
Time fimme dance am, quater-to, dance am
He tells his love interest to dance at a certain time.
7-8, don't be late
He requests that his love interest not be late.
Do what the teacher say, don't come late, gyal
He wants his love interest to do what he says and to not be late.
9-10, open and close
Another reference to the beat of the music.
Dance fimme down gyal, oya, wine am
He wants his love interest to dance and move in a suggestive way.
11-12, wine up-close
Another reference to the beat of the music and a request for his love interest to dance in a suggestive way.
Do what the teacher say and put on repeat, ahn-ah
He wants his love interest to repeat these dance moves.
Make her dance, make her dance
He wants his love interest to dance.
Oh make her dance, make her dance
He wants his love interest to dance.
Make her dance, make e dance
He wants his love interest to dance.
Oh make e dance
He wants his love interest to dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HERSHEY, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joeljunior705
1-2 .. I like the way you dance
I love your kitty-dance, I love the way you dance am
3-4 .. Knocking on the door
Whine fimme baby gyal, gimme whine slow, girl
5-6 .. Tip on ya toe
Time fimme dance am, Quater-to, dance am
7-8 .. Don't be late
Do what the teacher say, don’t come late, gyal
9-10 .. Open and close
Dance fimme down gyal, Oya, wine am
11-12 .. Wind up-close
Do what the teacher say and put ON repeat, ahn-ah!
@aisha_ayinde
2024 and this masterpiece still hit hard. Dear future kids and grandkids, y'all don't have idea how much your mama rock this song over & over!❤😍😍😍
@taiwoabiodunifeoluwa410
😍
@abrahamajadin6357
I swear down I'm here right now
@DREAMERBOI_LOVE
I'm here
@Kin_denis
2022 and this song still hitting🔥🔥
@Musicbender1
🔥🔥🔥
@chidiebereasoegwu9893
Swears man
@wilkenmetelus1727
Me good vibe
@uchenna802
Vibesssssss
@njinkengnjinju1302
BiG WiZ 💙🦅