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]
Gbese
Wizkid Lyrics
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Eh eh, goh goh goh goh, uh
Are you gonna dance nini?
Ah yea, ih yeh
With the way you move yansh for me
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
Baby girl, ma tori e je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
Baby girl, you give me special type of feeling
Every time that you pull up, I am willing
The way you roll it, baby girl, I wanna see it
Baby show me, make I feel am, make we reason
Baby girl, I love the way your booty bounce
When you shake it, baby girl, I no fit shout
You got me lazy, how you' rolling to the sound
The way you give me, baby girl, I want more
I like that, girl, your body bad oh
When you dance, girl, your body mad
See, I get few things wey dey make me sad
But, when I see you, say my face just light up
Girl, your body bad oh
Say if you leave me, girl, I go fit mad oh
Get few things wey dey make me sad
But, when I see you, girl, I no fit shout
With the way you move yansh for me
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
With the way you move slow for me
Baby girl, ma tori e je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
I like the way you move the body, girl
I only want you and nobody, girl
I know that you feeling the vibe
We should just hop in the ride
You keep, keep dancing, girl, you keep, keep whinning
Gimme a chance girl I'm putting my time in, oh
I got everything I want, could you be the one I'm feeling?
I got everything you need, I be giving you that feeling
Your body
Pick you back up, then you take it right down to the floor
Just so you know
I like the way you move yansh for me
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
With the way you move slow for me
Baby girl, ma tori e je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
With the way you move yansh for me
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
With the way you slow whine for me, yeah
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
Oh yeah
The song "Gbese" by Wizkid is a popular Nigerian Afrobeat song produced by Del'B. The song title "Gbese" is a Yoruba word which means "lift your leg up." The song is an energetic dance tune which encourages the listener to dance and have a good time.
The lyrics of the song more specifically speak about the rhythm of dancing with a girl, feeling her movements on the dance floor and urging her to keep dancing to the beat. Wizkid expresses his love for the girl he is dancing with and how she has a special effect on him. He also highlights how the girl's physical attributes, specifically her "yansh" (butt), drives him crazy and he can't get enough of her.
Overall, the song is a classic upbeat Afrobeat rhythm with a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to. "Gbese" has become a popular club and party song in Nigeria and across Africa, with people dancing to its catchy beat.
Line by Line Meaning
With the way you move yansh for me
I am mesmerized by the way you move your hips
Baby girl, mo ma je Gbese
I will give all I have for you
Ma a tori e je Gbese, oh girl
I will sacrifice everything for you, my love
With the way you move slow for me
I am captivated by your seductive movements
Baby girl, ma tori e je Gbese
I will go to any length for you, my dear
Baby girl, you give me special type of feeling
Being with you is an indescribable joy
Every time that you pull up, I am willing
Whenever you come around, I am always available
The way you roll it, baby girl, I wanna see it
I am fascinated by the way you move
Baby show me, make I feel am, make we reason
I want us to explore each other and connect deeply
Baby girl, I love the way your booty bounce
Your twerking abilities are impressive and captivating
When you shake it, baby girl, I no fit shout
I am so in awe and excited that I can't even speak loudly
You got me lazy, how you' rolling to the sound
Your body movements have me entranced and unable to move
The way you give me, baby girl, I want more
I am addicted to your love and want more of it
I like that, girl, your body bad oh
I am impressed by the way you move and how hot you are
When you dance, girl, your body mad
You are an extraordinary dancer with an incredible body
See, I get few things wey dey make me sad
I have some painful experiences in my life
But, when I see you, say my face just light up
But when I'm with you, my mood instantly improves
Say if you leave me, girl, I go fit mad oh
If you ever leave me, my heart might break and I might go insane
I like the way you move the body, girl
I am enchanted by the way you move your body
I only want you and nobody, girl
You are the only one I desire
I know that you feeling the vibe
I can sense that you are enjoying the moment as much as I am
We should just hop in the ride
We should leave here and spend time together somewhere else
You keep, keep dancing, girl, you keep, keep whinning
You are an amazing dancer and I love watching you move
Gimme a chance girl I'm putting my time in, oh
Please give me a chance to prove my love and dedication to you
I got everything I want, could you be the one I'm feeling?
I have everything I need in life, but I need someone special like you to complete me
I got everything you need, I be giving you that feeling
I can give you everything you desire and make you feel good
Pick you back up, then you take it right down to the floor
I will lift you up and you can continue grinding and twerking on the floor
Just so you know
I want you to understand how much I love and appreciate you
Oh yeah
I am thrilled to be with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, EMPIRE PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, AYODELE BASEL, TREMAINE ALDON NEVERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trevoredore6590
Wizkid extra lyrics
In the early momo she dey come my place
Number one she dey top my page
Never like another for my insta page
Say my girl she dey top the race..
My love for you say it's out of space
Only you fit dey run my race
Oh fine baby make I cure your craze
Designer girl pon your figure 8.
@kingtravis5848
Wizkid added verse...
Early in the mor mor she dey come my place..
number one she dey top my page..
Never lik' another for ma insta page..
Say my girl she dey top the race..
My love for you say it's out of space..
Only you fit dey run my race..
Oh fine baby make I cure your craze..
Designer girl pon your figure 8..
@jorionjafor8905
2024 ✨…who’s here?
@marymoulton138
I dy here
@iliasanyalla959
We here 🇹🇿
@user-zn6lx4wc3q
We Matt
@kunlemartins09
Wiz added another verse. That's pure 🔥🔥🔥 if you love that verse gather here and like this post.
@osas5211
need a remix with flavour
@jeffry9506
I so much love the verses
@johannesshelton6952
My head burst broooooo......he added verse to it n he didnt appear on the second verse of the video WIZZY
@user-ty2xy8pz1z
❤
@Chisscaso
That last verse will always be gold