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]
Shout Out
WizKid Lyrics
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E yea yea wizzy wizzy e
As a young boy in the ghetto
Dem tell me say wizzy no go blow
As a young boy in the ghetto
Dem tell me say wizzy no go fit do show
Now dem call me starboy
I’m badder than them by far boy
Jah bless me so notting them (bad guy)
Fit try no fit impress me
No be me na God bless me
He put me on top so no stress me
This time won pe olowo
But I no mind dem dem be olodo
Talking ish about me se o ya were
My matter won gbe sori bi igbede
Now bad mind people say I too booga
Dem say I too dey act like dumb baba ye
Shoutout to my real nigga
God go may you bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
I pray that you get bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
God go may you bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
I pray that you get bigger ohh
E farabale e gba agbara le
Abegi calm down no day do lepa le
If the fight start now na you go first panle
No dey form james bond for me yea yea
Why you dey do like monkey
Why you dey shout like your house dey for sea
Now you dey denge denge I dey pose
I dey fast lane no go slow soo
E farabale e gba agbara le
Abegi calm down no day do lepa le
If the fight start now na you go first panle
No dey form james bond for me yea yea
Why you dey do like monkey
Why you dey shout like your house dey for sea
Now you dey denge denge I dey pose
I dey fast lane no go slow soo
Shoutout to my real nigga
God go may you bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
I pray that you get bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
God go may you bigger ohh
Shoutout to my real nigga
I pray that you get bigger ohh
E yea
God go make you bigger oo
Sammy lowkey
God go make you bigger oo
Banky W
God go make you bigger oo
Wczeey
God go make you bigger oo
Osagie ha
God go make you bigger oo
By pa noni
God go make you bigger oo
Rotimi Rudeboy
God go make you bigger oo
Lolu rehab
God go make you bigger oo
Ayo Banks oo
God go make you bigger oo
For my real guys
God go make you bigger oo
Yea yea
God go make you bigger oo
God go make you bigger ooo
The song "Shout Out" by Wizkid speaks to the challenges he experienced growing up in the ghetto and the doubters who didn't believe he would succeed. Despite their opposition, he persevered and is now called "starboy." He acknowledges that God blessed him and put him in a high position, not stressing about those who try to impress him or badmouth him. He tells his "real nigga" friends that he is proud of them and hopes their success will continue to grow.
The repetitive phrase "E farabale e gba agbara le" is a Yoruba phrase which means "Take it easy and have some strength/power." By saying this phrase, Wizkid is both telling himself and his listeners to calm down and stay in control during difficult times, implying that this is what has helped him to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
As a young boy in the ghetto
Wizkid grew up in a rough neighborhood
Dem tell me say wizzy no go blow
People doubted Wizkid's potential for success
Dem tell me say wizzy no go fit do show
People didn't believe Wizkid could perform well live
Now dem call me starboy
Wizkid has become a big star in the music industry
Basket boy in in charge
Wizkid is in control of his success
I’m badder than them by far boy
Wizkid is better than his competition
Jah bless me so notting them (bad guy)
Wizkid gives credit to God for his success
Fit try no fit impress me
Wizkid is not easily impressed by others
No be me na God bless me
Wizkid acknowledges that his talent comes from God
He put me on top so no stress me
Wizkid feels blessed to be successful and not worried about it
This time won pe olowo
Now everyone calls him wealthy
But I no mind dem dem be olodo
Wizkid doesn't care about the opinions of foolish people
Talking ish about me se o ya were
People spread rumors about Wizkid
My matter won gbe sori bi igbede
People are trying to bring Wizkid down, but he won't let them
Now bad mind people say I too booga
Jealous people criticize Wizkid for flaunting his success
Dem say I too dey act like dumb baba ye
People think Wizkid acts like he is superior to them
E farabale e gba agbara le
Wizkid tells people to calm down and not be aggressive
Abegi calm down no day do lepa le
Wizkid asks people to relax and not be skinny
If the fight start now na you go first panle
Wizkid warns people that if there is a fight, they will be the first to be hit
No dey form james bond for me yea yea
Wizkid doesn't want people pretending to be something they're not
Why you dey do like monkey
Wizkid questions why people are acting foolishly
Why you dey shout like your house dey for sea
Wizkid doesn't understand why people are so loud
Now you dey denge denge I dey pose
Wizkid is calm and collected while others are acting wild
I dey fast lane no go slow soo
Wizkid is moving quickly towards success
God go make you bigger oo
Wizkid offers blessings to his friends and fans
Sammy lowkey
Wizkid gives a shoutout to his friend Sammy, who prefers to keep a low profile
Banky W
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his fellow musician and mentor, Banky W
Wczeey
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his producer Wczeey
Osagie ha
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his friend Osagie
By pa noni
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his friend By Pa Noni, who is also a musician
Rotimi Rudeboy
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his friend Rotimi, who is also a musician
Lolu rehab
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his friend Lolu, who leads a rehabilitation center
Ayo Banks oo
Wizkid offers a shoutout to his friend Ayo Banks
For my real guys
Wizkid dedicates the song to his true friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, Q BEATS
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