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]
Ride
Wizkid Lyrics
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Oh yeah yeah yeah
Oh lawd
International flavor
Wizzy dey here so
Wizzy boy hold down
Wizzy boy slow now
Wizzy boy dey here so
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Can I get my keys, oh shawty
You say you not gon' leave, oh shawty
Slow down, I beg you slow down, yeah
Why you come dey leave, oh shawty
Now you wanna leave, oh shawty
Slow down, I beg you slow down, yeah
Don't you listen to the people
What the people got to say
I'm addicted to your love girl
You're the morning to my night
If you no leave I no go fit leave oh
If you no sleep I no sleep oh
I wanna see you everyday
You light up my day
Come live the Starboy way
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Oh why oh why oh why
You tell me li-li-li-li-li-li-li-li-lies
Baby, bring it back and rewind slow
Give me that thing it's mine
Oh why oh why oh why
Don't tell me li-li-li-li-li-li-li-li-lie no
Omotoshan, omotoshan, omoto civilized
African girl, come and shake it o
Make you dance make you make you break it o
Make you tell them say you no be novice
Make you show them say you know these
Caribbean girl say make you shake it o
Make you dance dance make you break it o
Make you show them you no be novice
Make you tell them say you know these
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Ride naughty ride
Ride naughty ride
Oh my girl naughty ride ride ride
Uh yeah
More fire
International flavor
Starboy dey here so, yeah
Uh yeah
The lyrics to Wizkid's song "Naughty Ride" are essentially about riding with a girl who's willing to be naughty; to do things out of bounds and to do so unapologetically. In the opening verse, Wizkid introduces himself and highlights how international his music is. He also hints that there are girls around, and they're ready to have a good time. In the chorus, Wizkid encourages the girl to keep doing what she's doing and ride "naughty." He's into her, and it seems like she's into him too. Wizkid, however, seems to be in denial about what's going on, and he's trying to shut things down, thus his request for her to slow down and not to leave. He also assures her that her critics don't matter; he's addicted to her, and she means everything to him. The song switches between English, Yoruba, and Pidgin, with each verse and chorus expressing Wizkid's love for and attraction to the girl.
Overall, the song's meaning is quite straightforward – it's about Wizkid's admiration for a girl who's sexually adventurous and unafraid to embrace her naughty side. The song's production is smooth and melodic, with a sunny Caribbean vibe that complements the upbeat lyrics. The catchy chorus is typical of Wizkid's music, and the instrumentation combines African and Caribbean elements with contemporary pop influences to create a sound that's unique and refreshing.
Line by Line Meaning
Bust the tune
Start playing the music
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Oh lawd
Expression of surprise and amazement
International flavor
Referring to the diverse and multi-cultural influences of the music
Wizzy dey here so
Showing that Wizkid is present and ready to perform
Wizzy boy hold down
Wizkid is in control and taking charge
Wizzy boy slow now
Asking Wizkid to take it easy and slow down the pace
Wizzy boy dey here so
Confirming that Wizkid is present and ready to entertain
Oh lawd, the girls dey here so
Expressing excitement about the presence of girls around
Ride naughty ride
Asking the girl to ride and have fun in a naughty way
Can I get my keys, oh shawty
Asking for permission to drive the girl around
You say you not gon' leave, oh shawty
Confirming that the girl won't be leaving soon
Slow down, I beg you slow down, yeah
Asking the girl to slow down and take it easy
Why you come dey leave, oh shawty
Asking the girl why she wants to leave
Now you wanna leave, oh shawty
Expressing surprise at the girl's sudden decision to leave
Don't you listen to the people
Ignoring what other people say and following your own heart
What the people got to say
Disregarding other people's opinions and focusing on your own feelings
I'm addicted to your love girl
Expressing a strong attachment and affection towards the girl
You're the morning to my night
Comparing the girl to something bright and positive in his life
If you no leave I no go fit leave oh
Stating that if the girl doesn't leave, he won't leave either
If you no sleep I no sleep oh
Implying that he will be with the girl day and night
I wanna see you everyday
Expressing the desire to be with the girl all the time
You light up my day
Stating that the girl brings joy and happiness into his life
Come live the Starboy way
Inviting the girl to enjoy life and have fun the Starboy way
Oh why oh why oh why
Expressing frustration and confusion about something
You tell me li-li-li-li-li-li-li-li-lies
Accusing the girl of lying to him
Baby, bring it back and rewind slow
Asking the girl to redo what she did and take it slow
Give me that thing it's mine
Asking the girl for something he wants
Omotoshan, omotoshan, omoto civilized
Praising the girl and calling her civilized
African girl, come and shake it o
Inviting the African girl to dance and show her moves
Make you dance make you make you break it o
Encouraging the girl to dance and show off her skills
Make you tell them say you no be novice
Encouraging the girl to prove that she is not a beginner
Make you show them say you know these
Encouraging the girl to demonstrate her knowledge and expertise
Caribbean girl say make you shake it o
Inviting the Caribbean girl to dance and show her moves
Uh yeah
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm
More fire
Indication of more excitement and energy
Starboy dey here so, yeah
Confirming that Starboy is present and in the house
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, CLEMENT PICARD, MAXIME PICARD, THOMAS PENTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@briansimons6813
When I get rich, I'm going to pay WizKid to sing this song for my birthday
@9jacanadian828
Wizkid was born with the melodies. Fire jam 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@charlesthomas2500
9ja Canadian ILOVE you is ILOVE you 💋💋💋💋💋💋💘💘💘💘💘💘❤❤❤❤❤❤💓💓💓
@kartelmoneyvevo3395
9ja Canadian wizzzx
@Kikomando
9ja CanadianI yes my brother
@jazzuk93
I absolutely love this song. Lots of love from India😘
@olaniyigbolahan5260
I hope you are enjoying made in lagos now?
@songzharris
Loves when he says "Weezy deh yasso".
@davidsonl.willson1882
don't ever rush good music.. if you don't feel Wizkid song at first play don't worry, just wait for one day and listen again.. I swear you gonna be plugged 🔌 forever.. #AfricaToTheWorld🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
@siennagabriel8160
Davidson L. Willson this is so true