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Davido’s “Timeless” Album Makes Billboard’s Top 50 Best Albums Of 2023

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Davido‘s album “Timeless” from the Nigerian Afrobeats star has secured a spot on Billboard’s prestigious “Top 50 Best Albums of 2023: Staff List“, claiming the thirty-ninth position. This marks a significant comeback for Davido after a hiatus.

The list features notable albums such as Drake’s “For All the Dogs,” Metro Boomin’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Start Here,” and Doja Cat’s “Scarlet,” among others.

“Timeless,” released in March 2023, earned three nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards. The nominations include Best Global Album for the album itself, Best African Performance for the song “Unavailable,” and Best Global Music Performance for the song “Feel.”

Billboard’s Dan Rys praises Davido’s accomplishment, emphasizing that the album lives up to the artist’s acclaim. Rys highlights the diverse range of tracks, from joyous love songs like “In the Garden” to amapiano duets such as “No Competition” with Asake. The review notes the driving dance hits like “Kante” featuring Fave and Highlife odes to luxury like “Na Money” with The Cavemen and Angélique Kidjo. The standout collaboration with Musa Keys, “Unavailable,” is described as the crown jewel of the project.

 

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Rys concludes by stating that “Timeless” is a triumph and a landmark album in the global explosion of Afrobeats, marking it as one of the best bodies of work from the past year and certainly the pinnacle of Davido’s career.

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Sarz, Asake & Gunna Teams Up In New Single “Happiness”

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Nigerian artist, and producer Sarz, along with Grammy-nominated artist Asake and rap heavyweight Gunna, have collaborated on their latest track, “Happiness“.

This new anthem, the second single from Sarz’s highly anticipated 2024 album, seamlessly blends the rich sounds of African and hip-hop music, creating a rhythmic masterpiece.

Timed perfectly for reflecting on the past year and ushering in the new one, “Happiness” sets an exuberant tone for upcoming festivities.

The accompanying music video, directed by the talented Edgar Esteves, captures a cross-generational spectacle of genuine happiness.

Featuring a palette of vibrant colours, natural elements, melodic whistle tones, and scenes with clouds, ladybugs, and dancing, the video, coupled with thoughtful fashion styling, encapsulates the pure essence of joy.

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Renowned for producing hits for major artists like Beyonce, Wizkid, Chris Brown, and Drake, “Happiness” not only celebrates Sarz’s musical journey but also highlights his influential role in shaping a new musical landscape, contributing to the global rise of Nigerian music across various genres.

In 2023, Sarz produced notable hits like BNXN‘s “Gwagwalada and Crayon‘s “Ngozi“.

“Happiness” adds another remarkable piece to Sarz’s musical collection, reinforcing Afrobeats’ position on the global stage and promoting collaboration among artists from diverse backgrounds.

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Tems, the internationally acclaimed artist recognized for her pivotal role in Wizkid’s chart-topping “Essence,” has sent shockwaves through the music world by announcing the unexpected release of a new single on December 8, 2023. The Grammy-winning sensation decided to use her Instagram feed to exclusively inform her fans of this thrilling news. Within minutes, over 23,000 members were excitedly awaiting the surprise release.

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Tems has been making waves all around the world with her recent track “Me & U” which has her distinctive fusion of R&B and Amapiano. Her involvement with “Essence” catapulted her to global prominence, establishing her as one of Nigeria’s most esteemed musical exports. She released “Me & U” an R&B and Amapiano blend, in October 2023, and it not only received a warm reception but also secured a spot in the top 10 of the TurnTable Top 100.

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This surprising statement was made via the artist’s Instagram account, which was intended to serve as a venue for exclusive news. One of the first significant disclosures on the site was Tems’ expression of excitement about sharing what she has in store for her devoted fan base through this channel.

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With her Grammy award for Best Melodic Rap on Future’s “Wait For U”,  Tems became the first female Nigerian musician to break through and is still breaking boundaries today. Her abilities also extend to the cinematic world, as she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Soundtrack for the song “Lift Me” which was sung by Rihanna in the film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. The song was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack at the prestigious 2023 Oscars.

Tems is about to captivate audiences with her next single, which is sure to build anticipation. This unexpected release is a lead-up to her highly awaited debut album, which will be released in 2024. Tems is a trailblazer due to her rise from international acclaim to Grammy triumph and her Oscar recognition, and her future musical ventures will likely continue to influence the global narrative of Nigerian music.

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