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]
What You Wanna Do
Wizkid Lyrics
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Oh oh, oh oh
What you wanna do?
Oh oh, oh oh
What you wanna do?
Said it's Wizzy, baby
Reppin' the EMEzy, baby
I wanna go out and have some fun tonight, ya
Call up my boy Skales and say my man Banky
Let's go chill and party
It's our year, no worries
DJ play my song, let it play all night long
EMEzy in the building
I wanna dance all night long
I don't care what you're feeling
I don't care what they say
It's my year, no worries
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
I say what you wanna do?
Chill, go slow my lady
There is no need to go
Please, go low my lady
Nobody has to know
Please wind it slow my lady
You making me lose control
Ease, go low my lady
And just wind it for me
Baby get freaky on me
Baby get freaky on me
Baby just dance it for me
Baby get freaky on me
Baby that's my song
Baby get freaky on me, freaky on me
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
I say what you wanna do?
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
Oya go komole, what you wanna do?
Go go go go go low, go go go go go low
Go go go go go low, go go go go yeah yeah
Go low, go low, go low, go low
Baby, go low, go low, go low, go low
Baby go high, go high, go high, go high
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna celebrate
What you wanna do tonight?
I wanna jubilate
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
What you wanna do tonight?
Tonight, tonight
I say what you wanna do? Yeah
The song "What You Wanna Do" by Wizkid is an upbeat track about having fun and enjoying life. The lyrics follow Wizkid as he calls up his friends Skales and Banky to go out and party, urging the DJ to play his song and dancing all night long. The chorus repeatedly asks "What you wanna do tonight?" and encourages listeners to celebrate and jubilate.
While the lyrics are fairly straightforward, the song's catchy beat and Wizkid's smooth vocals make it an enjoyable listen. The addition of the female voice in the bridge adds a nice touch and breaks up the male-dominated verses.
Overall, "What You Wanna Do" is a fun and upbeat addition to Wizkid's discography, perfect for a night out with friends or just dancing around the house.
Line by Line Meaning
What you wanna do?
Wizkid is asking someone what they want to do with their night.
Said it's Wizzy, baby
Wizkid is introducing himself.
Reppin' the EMEzy, baby
Wizkid is representing his record label, EME.
I'm feelin' cool tonight
Wizkid is feeling good and relaxed tonight.
I wanna go out and have some fun tonight, ya
Wizkid wants to go out and enjoy himself tonight.
Call up my boy Skales and say my man Banky
Wizkid plans to call his friends Skales and Banky to join him in going out.
Let's go chill and party
Wizkid and his friends plan to relax and have fun.
It's our year, no worries
Wizkid and his friends are confident and optimistic about their future.
DJ play my song, let it play all night long
Wizkid wants the DJ to play his song throughout the night so he and his friends can enjoy it.
EMEzy in the building
Wizkid is referring to his record label EME and implying that they are present at the party.
I wanna dance all night long
Wizkid wants to dance throughout the night.
I don't care what you're feeling
Wizkid is saying that he does not care about others' feelings or opinions.
I don't care what they say
Wizkid is saying that he does not care about others' opinions or criticisms.
It's my year, no worries
Wizkid is confident and optimistic about his future, regardless of any obstacles he may face.
I wanna celebrate
Wizkid wants to celebrate and enjoy himself.
I wanna jubilate
Wizkid wants to celebrate and enjoy himself.
Chill, go slow my lady
Wizkid is telling his female partner to relax and take it easy.
There is no need to go
Wizkid is telling his partner that there is no need to rush or be aggressive.
Please, go low my lady
Wizkid is encouraging his partner to dance in a more sensual way.
Nobody has to know
Wizkid is saying that their actions do not need to be broadcasted or judged by others.
Please wind it slow my lady
Wizkid is asking his partner to dance in a more seductive and slow way.
You making me lose control
Wizkid admits that his partner's dancing is making him lose his composure and become more aroused.
Ease, go low my lady
Wizkid is encouraging his partner to continue dancing in a more sensual way.
And just wind it for me
Wizkid wants his partner to dance seductively for him.
Baby get freaky on me
Wizkid wants his partner to dance in an erotic and exciting way for him.
Baby just dance it for me
Wizkid wants his partner to dance for him in a sensual and exciting way.
Baby that's my song
Wizkid is happy and proud to hear his own song being played and wants his partner to enjoy it too.
Baby get freaky on me, freaky on me
Wizkid wants his partner to dance in a wild and erotic way for him.
Tonight, tonight
Wizkid is referring to the present night.
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
Wizkid is expressing his desires and wants for the night.
Oya go komole, what you wanna do?
Wizkid is encouraging his partner to dance and move their body however they want.
Go low, go low, go low, go low
Wizkid is asking his partner to dance in a low and provocative way.
Baby go high, go high, go high, go high
Wizkid wants his partner to dance in a more energetic and wild way.
I say what you wanna do?
Wizkid is asking his partner what they want to do with their night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ayodeji Balogun, Samuel Oguachuba
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