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]
Dance
Wizkid Lyrics
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Grips on your waist
Front way, back way
You know that I don't play
Streets not safe
But I never run away
Even when I'm away
I pray to make it back in one piece
I pray, I pray
That's why I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
Baby, I like your style
Strength and guidance
All that I'm wishin' for my friends
Nobody makes it from my ends
I had to bust up the silence
You know you gotta stick by me
Soon as you see the text, reply me
I don't wanna spend time fighting
We've got no time
And that's why I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
Got a pretty girl and she love me long time
Wine it, wine it, and she love me long time
Ooh yeah, very long time
Back up, back up, back up and wine it
Back up, back up and wine it
Girl, just back up, back up, back up and wine it
Ooh yeah, very long time
Back, up, back up and wine it, girl
Ooh, tell me
I need to know, where do you wanna go?
'Cause if you're down, I'll take it slow
Make you lose control
Where, where, where
Where, where, where, where (ooh yeah, very long time)
(Back, up, back up and wine it, girl)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
The song "One Dance" by Wizkid, featuring Drake, is a blend of afrobeat and dancehall, and is marked by its catchy melody and simple yet compelling lyrics. The song is about a romantic relationship and features the artist expressing admiration for his lover's style and seeking a connection to help him escape from life's stresses. The lyrics start with the artist complimenting his lover's appearance, "Baby, I like your style," and then moving on to his desire for her, "Got a Hennessy in my hand...Higher powers taking a hold on me...I need a one dance."
The lyrics reveal that Wizkid feels trapped and is seeking to escape his problems. He admits that "Streets not safe, but I never run away." Although he prays to make it back in one piece, he still seeks higher powers to help him escape, likely through dancing with his lover. The song highlights the importance of having someone to lean on in tough times, as the artist mentions that he needs her and wants her to stick by him. Overall, the lyrics portray a desire for a romantic escape from stress, with hopes for carefree moments to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I like your style
I am attracted to your fashion sense and overall demeanor
Grips on your waist
I am holding onto your waist tightly
Front way, back way
I am comfortable with either direction of movement
You know that I don't play
You are aware that I am serious and genuine in this situation
Streets not safe
The area we are in is dangerous
But I never run away
Despite the danger, I remain present and committed
Even when I'm away
Even when I am physically absent
Oti, oti, there's never much love when we go OT
When we venture out into the world, we often encounter negativity
I pray to make it back in one piece
I hope and pray to come back safely
That's why I need a one dance
I want to enjoy a dance with you
Got a Hennessy in my hand
I am holding a bottle of Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
I want to dance with you one more time before I leave
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I feel a strong, mystical force influencing my actions
Strength and guidance
I seek qualities such as resilience and direction
All that I'm wishin' for my friends
I want those close to me to encounter positive experiences
Nobody makes it from my ends
It is difficult for people in my neighborhood to succeed
I had to bust up the silence
I had to take initiative to speak up and make myself heard
You know you gotta stick by me
You must remain loyal to me
Soon as you see the text, reply me
As soon as I reach out to you, please respond promptly
I don't wanna spend time fighting
I do not want to waste energy on conflict
We've got no time
We must use our time wisely
Got a pretty girl and she love me long time
I am with an attractive woman who is dedicated to me
Wine it, wine it, and she love me long time
She likes to dance and move her body, and is devoted to me
Ooh yeah, very long time
It has been a long time since we have been together
Back up, back up, back up and wine it
Take a step back and dance in a specific way
Back up, back up and wine it, girl
Continue to move in that manner, my dear
Ooh, tell me
Please, let me know
I need to know, where do you wanna go?
Please share with me your desires and plans
'Cause if you're down, I'll take it slow
If you are willing, I will proceed with caution
Make you lose control
I want to ignite passion in you and cause you to abandon inhibitions
Where, where, where
Where would you like to go?
Back, up, back up and wine it, girl
Resume your dance movements of backing up and swaying
'Cause if you're down
If you are willing to pursue this with me
I need a one dance
I want to have one more dance with you
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I feel a strong, mystical force influencing my actions
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Paul Anthony Jefferies, Noah Shebib, Kyla Smith, Errol Reid, Luke Reid, Corey Bruce Johnson
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