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]
Rewind Dat
WizKid Lyrics
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Holla
Uwooh!
Oh na-na
International flex
She telling me this
telling me that
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
Say she dey listen to my song
She dey listen all night long
She dey put it on repeat oh
She tell the DJ rewind that
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
She dey listen to my song
She dey listen to it all night long
She never change my song
Tell the DJ rewind that "oh yeeh"
Tell the DJ rewind that "Holla"
My girl you know you better know
When you really give it to me the thing is up
She wine nice I had to let her know
Just keep it nice and keep it steady sup
Sexy nice sexy ninaa aaah
I don't let no one see ya
My girl give me give me give me love
Me tell my girl me tell her
Pass the docie pon the left hand side
My girl I wana smoke and drink some wine
I don't wana go outside oh
I don't wana go outside
Just Pass the docie pon the left hand side
My girl I wana smoke and drink some wine
I don't wana go outside
Say my girl I don realize eeh
telling me this
telling me that
She like to listen to my song tell the DJ rewind that
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
Say she dey listen to my song
She dey listen all night long
She dey put it on repeat oh
She tell the DJ rewind that
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
She dey listen to my song
She dey listen to it all night long
She never change my song
Tell the DJ rewind that "oh yeeh"
Tell the DJ rewind that "Holla"
She tell me
Hold on my baby
Hold on, my baby
I wana see you smile my baby
I wana make you smile my baby "yeeah"
Hold on my baby
Hold on, my baby
I wana make you smile oh
(?)
Just to realize oh
The first thing that strikes listeners about Wizkid's song "Rewind Dat" is its infectious beat and catchy melody. However, it's the lyrics of the song that provide deeper insight into the artist's mindset and creative process. The song begins with Wizkid bragging about his international appeal and how much his female fans love to listen to his music. He sings about a particular girl who loves his music so much that she wants the DJ to play it again and again, putting it on repeat all night long. He enjoys this kind of adoration and wants his fans to keep coming back for more.
The song then transitions into Wizkid talking about his relationship with a special girl. He describes her as "sexy nice" and someone who brings out the best in him. He wants to spend time with her and just enjoy her company, smoking and drinking wine together at home. He sings about wanting to make her smile and give her everything she wants, showing his softer, more romantic side. Ultimately, the song is about Wizkid's love for his fans and his special someone, both of whom make him feel alive and inspired.
Line by Line Meaning
She telling me this
The woman is talking to me
telling me that
She is informing me about something
She like to listen to my song tell the DJ rewind that
She enjoys listening to my music and wants the DJ to replay it
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
She is requesting the DJ to replay the song and emphasizing it with a catchphrase
Say she dey listen to my song
She claims to be listening to my music
She dey listen all night long
She listens to my music all night without stopping
She dey put it on repeat oh
She repeats my song constantly
She tell the DJ rewind that
She asks the DJ to replay the song
She tell the Dj rewind that "Holla"
She emphasizes the request to replay the song with a catchphrase
She dey listen to my song
She enjoys listening to my music
She dey listen to it all night long
She listens to the music all night non-stop
She never change my song
She doesn't switch my music to a different song
Tell the DJ rewind that "oh yeeh"
Asking the DJ explicitly to repeat the song with a catchphrase
Tell the DJ rewind that "Holla"
Asking the DJ explicitly to repeat the song with a catchphrase
My girl you know you better know
Addressing his lover that she should have an understanding of the situation
When you really give it to me the thing is up
When she pleases him, it's a guaranteed good time
She wine nice I had to let her know
She dances provocatively, and he found it pleasing
Just keep it nice and keep it steady sup
Just continue doing what she's doing, it's going well
Sexy nice sexy ninaa aaah
Admiring her attractiveness and sexiness
I don't let no one see ya
He wants to keep her to himself and hide her from others
My girl give me give me give me love
He desires love and affection from his lover
Me tell my girl me tell her
He is about to say something to his lover
Pass the docie pon the left hand side
Requesting for marijuana to be passed around the group
My girl I wana smoke and drink some wine
He wants to smoke marijuana and drink win with his lover
I don't wana go outside oh
He doesn't want to go outside
Say my girl I don realize eeh
He has come to a realization about his lover
Hold on my baby
Asking his lover to wait for a moment
I wana see you smile my baby
He wants to see his lover smiling
I wana make you smile my baby "yeeah"
He wants to make his lover happy
Hold on, my baby
Asking his lover to wait for a moment
I wana make you smile oh
He wants to make his lover happy
(?)
No clear meaning identified in this line
Just to realize oh
He has come to a realization
Contributed by Eva G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I even slept off while listening all night