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]
Sound it
Wizkid Lyrics
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wizzy, wizzy
i wanna see you shake
come jogodo
i don jogodo
sheybi party no be kondo
see baby girl i wanna see u move
come jogodo
sheybi party no be kondo
i wanna see you groove
boogie down
don't ever want to see you go
don't ever let a nigga put you down
baby girl i wanna see you move
dance over the moon
baby girl i wanna see you smile
don't ever let a nigga put you down
omoge no be today
wey i dey love your way
omoge je a relate
omoge je kan soro
see everyday i'll be loving you eeh
nothing can come my way
girl i will love you today
everyday and more
see i will love you, love you, love you today
sound it
receive it
rewind it
sound it
sound it
receive it
rewind it
sound it
i wanna give you extra loving
i wanna give you special loving
oh baby girl i wanna love you
i wanna kiss and caress you
i wanna love not molest you baby
i wanna give you extra loving
oh baby girl i wanna love you
i wanna give you special loving
i wanna kiss and caress you
i wanna love not molest you baby
so baby give me one time
all of us don jogodo
so baby girl no time
we dey drink champagne not ogogoro
so baby girl no shine
look your side, look your side o baby
cos imma give you all night
you are gonna feel my parara
omoge no be today
wey i dey love your way
omoge je a relate
omoge je ka soro
see everyday i'll be loving you eeh
nothing can come my way
girl i will love you today
everyday and more
see i will love you, love you, love you today
sound it
receive it
rewind it
sound it
sound it
receive it
rewind it
sound it
oooooooooooo
eeeeeeeee
i wanna give you special hugging
oh baby girl i wanna log in
oh baby girl i wanna love you
wizzy
The song "Sound it" by Wizkid is a lively, upbeat track that exudes confidence and charisma. The lyrics of the song suggest that Wizkid is looking for a girl who can dance and groove and isn't afraid to let loose and have fun. He wants to see her move and shake and dance over the moon. Wizkid assures her that he will love her every day and more, and that nothing can come in between them.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "sound it," can be interpreted as Wizkid's encouragement for the girl to express herself freely and loudly. The word "sound" can also be seen as a metaphor for her voice, implying that he wants her to speak her mind and not be shy.
The song's beat is produced by Sarz, a renowned Nigerian music producer who is known for his versatile sound and has worked with many big names in the industry. The rhythm of the song is a fusion of afrobeats and dancehall, two popular genres in West Africa that have gained worldwide recognition in recent years.
Line by Line Meaning
sarz on the beat
Acknowledgement of Sarz as the producer of the beat
wizzy, wizzy
Wizkid's signature introduction
i wanna see you shake
Desire to see the girl dance
come jogodo
Encouragement for the girl to dance
i don jogodo
Reiteration that Wizkid himself is dancing
sheybi party no be kondo
Party is not boring and should be enjoyed
see baby girl i wanna see u move
Wizkid wants to see her dance
i wanna see you groove
Wizkid wants her to dance well
boogie down
Encouragement to dance
don't ever want to see you go
Wizkid wants her to stay and dance
don't ever let a nigga put you down
No one should make her feel bad about herself
baby girl i wanna see you move
Reiteration of Wizkid's desire
dance over the moon
Hyperbolic phrase to describe her dance skills
baby girl i wanna see you smile
Wizkid wants her to enjoy herself
omoge no be today
Wizkid has been loving her for a while
wey i dey love your way
Wizkid loves the way she is
omoge je a relate
WizKid wants to connect with her
omoge je kan soro
Wizkid wants to talk with her
see everyday i'll be loving you eeh
Wizkid will continue to love her every day
nothing can come my way
No obstacle can stop Wizkid's love for her
girl i will love you today
Wizkid loves her today
everyday and more
Wizkid will love her more every day
i wanna give you extra loving
Wizkid wants to show her more love
i wanna give you special loving
Wizkid wants to give her unique form of love
i wanna kiss and caress you
Wizkid desires physical intimacy with her
i wanna love not molest you baby
Wizkid wants to love her, not hurt her
so baby give me one time
Wizkid wants her to give him a chance
all of us don jogodo
Everyone is dancing already
so baby girl no time
No time to waste, dance with Wizkid
we dey drink champagne not ogogoro
They are drinking expensive champagne
so baby girl no shine
Don't be shy, just dance with Wizkid
look your side, look your side o baby
Wizkid wants her to look around and see everyone dancing
cos imma give you all night
Wizkid wants to dance with her all night
you are gonna feel my parara
Wizkid's dance moves will impress her
oooooooooooo
Vocalization in the song
eeeeeeeee
Vocalization in the song
i wanna give you special hugging
Wizkid desires physical intimacy with her
oh baby girl i wanna log in
Wizkid wants to connect deeply with her
oh baby girl i wanna love you
Reiteration of Wizkid's desire
wizzy
Wizkid's signature outro
Writer(s): Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Contributed by Joshua S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Oran4cula
This song is so underatted
@olukayodeayodeji4150
19 March, 2024. Anyone?
@ogunyinkamoses9572
This song comes with memories.
I had a flashback of this song while bathing today. 29-03-24
@dreweirdX
Yoo
@joanwinga9123
April
@enioladaniels6935
6 years later and he’s a grammy awarded artist. let me hear you say yeah yeah 🧏🏾♂️
@dylanmacdonald2875
Yea yea
@shegzyjoeddon
You said it, and it actually came to pass
@tariyaiferdinand9444
Hey guys, it's time to move Star boy wiz to 3 million subscribers
@emekidmusic2155
2024 still vibing to this massive jam ❤😊