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 Beyoncรฉ'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]
The Matter
WizKid Lyrics
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Starboy
Dem say dem bad
But I swear dem do nothing oo
Dem say dem go throw me punch
But I swear dem no reach oo
20 man shall fall that day if you cross my lane oo
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Kelera sarewa sa re wa gba
Kogbeni wa
Baby girl, gbesoke, gbesile
Mo ni ko gbeni wa
Today na shalewa
Tomorrow na vanessa
I dey give many things enough to go around
Even your girl go follow come around
Star boy wizzy the girl dem maaad
Call all the sexy girls
Come out one by one
Tall short fat or skinny
Come out one by one
Mr lover man
Mr giving you all you desire
No man test the boy
Mr giving you all you require
Dem say dem bad
But I swear dem do nothing oo
Dem say dem go throw me punch
But I swear dem no reach oo
20 man shall fall that day if you cross my lane oo
All your man shall fall that day if you cross my lane
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Attention
Stand
Don't wanna see nobody dulling
Stand up
ke jo
My guy no forming
Maleek Berry pon this and I'm killing the beat
Freaky freaky
Dj put on repeat
In my world everyday its a honeymoon
The way Bad girls dem follow
All of my guys get girls for free
When we turn up the girls undress for we
Rozay, Hennessy and the sex for free
The sexy ass girl come dance for me
All of my guys get girls for free
When we turn up the girls undress for we
Rozay, Hennessy and the sex for free
The sexy ass girl come dance for me
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Oya back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Back to the matter
Open and close
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
If you know you're feeling me spiritually
let me hear you say yeah yeah
(yeah yeah)
Berry pon this
Starboy thing
In "The Matter," Wizkid confronts his haters and warns them about the consequences of messing with him. He uses a bragging tone to assert his dominance and portray himself as untouchable. The chorus of the song, "Oya back to the matter, open and close, touch your toes baby oya yoju," is a sexually suggestive invitation to a woman to dance and back it up on him. The second verse is dedicated to seducing and praising women, highlighting the lavish lifestyle he and his crew lead.
The song is a bouncy and upbeat blend of Afrobeats and dancehall rhythms, showcasing Wizkid's versatility as a singer and entertainer. The repetitive chorus and catchy melody make it an easily accessible and enjoyable tune that people can dance and sing along to. The song's message resonates with many young people who aspire to rise above their circumstances and attain success and recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
Berry pon this
Maleek Berry produced the music
Dem say dem bad
People may say they are tough, but they do nothing
But I swear dem do nothing oo
I confirm that they don't really do anything
Dem say dem go throw me punch
They say they will punch me
But I swear dem no reach oo
But I confirm that they can't reach me
20 man shall fall that day if you cross my lane oo
If anyone tries to harm me, many people will be affected
All your man shall fall that day if you cross my lane
If any of your people try to harm me, they will be affected
Oya back to the matter
Now let's get back to what's important
Open and close
A dance move where you open and close your legs
Touch your toes baby oya yoju
Bend down and touch your toes in the dance move
Kelera sarewa sa re wa gba
Joke and laugh, enjoy yourself
Kogbeni wa
What's happening?
Baby girl, gbesoke, gbesile
Dance and shake your body, baby girl
Mo ni ko gbeni wa
I said, 'What's happening?'
Today na shalewa
Today is shalewa
Tomorrow na vanessa
Tomorrow is vanessa
I dey give many things enough to go around
I have a lot to give and share
Even your girl go follow come around
Even your girl will come and follow me
Star boy wizzy the girl dem maaad
I, Star boy wizzy, make the girls go crazy
Call all the sexy girls
I'm calling all the attractive girls
Come out one by one
Come out in front of everyone
Tall short fat or skinny
No matter what shape, size, or type
Mr lover man
I'm the man who loves
Mr giving you all you desire
I'm the one who can provide you with everything you want
No man test the boy
No one can challenge me
Attention
Listen carefully
Stand
Stand up
Don't wanna see nobody dulling
I don't want to see anyone being unexcited
ke jo
Dance
My guy no forming
My friend is not pretending
Maleek Berry pon this and I'm killing the beat
Maleek Berry produced the music and I'm performing well
Freaky freaky
Dance in a wild and sexy manner
Dj put on repeat
The Dj should play this song again and again
In my world everyday its a honeymoon
In my world, everyday feels like a honeymoon
The way Bad girls dem follow
The way the bad girls are following me
All of my guys get girls for free
All of my guys can get girls without spending any money
When we turn up the girls undress for we
Whenever we arrive, girls take off their clothes for us
Rozay, Hennessy and the sex for free
We have rose wine, Hennessy, and sex without paying any money
The sexy ass girl come dance for me
The sexy girl with an attractive body is dancing for me
If you know you're feeling me spiritually
If you know you are connecting with me on a deeper level
let me hear you say yeah yeah
Say 'yeah yeah' if you agree and are feeling me
Starboy thing
This is the Starboy movement
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, MALEEK SHOYEBI, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@officialwalta
We are Here for you sir
@a.yaraba7437
12 dec ... 2๐ท2๐
@fatimahraji2725
I can tell you its a banger. No bad song, vibes on vibes!!!
@kennedyomondi9167
when you were just a producer
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@Natura-Prod-Music
2024 who Is Still here for listening this song ๐น๐ณ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ฆ
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one of the best raps from starboy
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Weโre here ๐