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Asake Teams Up with H.E.R. For ‘Lonely At The Top’ Remix EP Amidst Historic Grammy Nomination

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3 weeks ago

November 18, 2023

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With the award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. featured on his hit song “Lonely At The Top”, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake has released an exciting remix EP. This reworking of the song highlights the lyrical skill and vocal talent of both performers, who present a moving ballad about the struggle for success and the need to remain focused throughout.

An additional degree of artistic quality is added to the release of the remix EP with the visually stunning group-like music video directed by Juan Felipe of Blank Square Productions.

This remix comes soon after it was revealed that Asake, who features YBNL founder and renowned Afrobeats artist Olamide on the track “Amapiano” has received his first-ever Grammy nomination. The nomination places Asake in the running for the Best African Music Performance category.

Asake’s most recent album, “Work of Art” includes the original version of “Lonely At The Top” which made history by becoming the first song to reach 100 million plays on Audiomack. It is also the record for the longest song to chart at No. 1 on TurnTable Top 100.

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Asake, who has performed as the main act at venues like the O2 Arena and the Barclays Centre, is having a historic year thanks to his Grammy nomination. In addition, he has been nominated for MTV VMA and MTV EMA Awards, demonstrating his increasing prominence and impact in the world of music.

Asake continues to provide thrilling live performances on stages all over the world as excitement for the Grammy Awards grows. Notable events include the Broccoli City Festival, Afronation Miami, the Rosendal Garden Party in Sweden and more.

H.E.R. on the other hand, brings her extraordinary talent to this collaboration and helps make “Lonely At The Top” a success with her amazing journey that has included 25 GRAMMY nominations, 5 wins, an Academy Award, and an Emmy.

Asake and H.E.R. are now well-known figures in the music industry thanks to the release of this remix EP and the Grammy nomination that goes along with it. This creates the foundation for future success and creative innovation.

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Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” Is Most Searched Song On Google

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6 hours ago

December 11, 2023

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"Lonely At The Top" Is Most Searched Song In Nigeria | Fab.ng

Google’s list of the most searched topics and individuals in Nigeria for 2023 revealed that Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” garnered the highest number of searches from Nigerians, showcasing his significant presence in the mainstream.

In 2023, Asake continued his successful mainstream journey with hit singles and the release of his second album, “Work Of Art“. Asake also secured the top spot as the most searched artist in Nigeria for the same year.

“Lonely At The Top” is one of the tracks from Asake’s “Work of Art” album, which has achieved commercial success, standing out for its unique sonic diversity, departing from his usual blend of Amapiano and Afrobeats.

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The single claimed the No. 1 position on TurnTable Official Top 100, setting a record-breaking 12-week streak, surpassing the previous record of 11 weeks held by Omah Lay‘s “Godly“.

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Omah Lay’s “Reason” secured the second spot on the list, reflecting its immense popularity in 2023 as it concluded the year within the top 10 on major streaming platforms in Nigeria.

Kizz Daniel‘s “My G” and Spyro‘s hit single “Who’s Your Guy” took the third and fourth positions, respectively, while King Promise‘s “Terminator” rounded off the top 5.

Top 10 most searched songs in Nigeria in 2023.

Asake – Lonely At The Top
Omah Lay – Reason
Kizz Daniel – My G
Spyro – Who Is Your Guy
King Promise – Terminator
Ayra Starr – Sability
Ruger – Asiwaju
Boy Spyce – Carry Me Go
Kcee – Ojapiano
Kizz Daniel – Rich Till I Die

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ENTERTAINMENT

Burna Boy Sells Out Mercedes Benz Arena

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8 hours ago

December 11, 2023

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Burna Boy, who achieved international success in 2019, has now made a significant achievement. He recently became the first African artist to sell out the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany, on December 9, 2023, during his “I Told Them” world tour.

This marks another historic venue added to the list of venues Burna Boy has sold out, solidifying his status as the first African artist to achieve such milestones.

Burna Boy has the 17,000 capacity Mercedes Benz Arena in Germany filled up 🇩🇪🤯

He’s the 1st African act to sellout the venue.

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— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) December 9, 2023

Earlier this year, Burna Boy made history as the first African to headline a stadium concert in the United Kingdom, selling out the London stadium. He also accomplished the same feat in the United States, selling out the Citi Field stadium in New York.

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In 2023, Burna Boy continued to impress his fans and the music audience at large, making history with his 7th album, “I Told Them”, which became his fourth consecutive album to be nominated for the Grammys.

For the 2024 Grammys, Burna Boy earned four nominations, with his hit single “City Boy” nominated for Best African Music Performance, “Alone” nominated for Best Global Music Performance, and his single “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” featuring 21 Savage nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

All these achievements make him the first Nigerian to be nominated as a lead artist outside of the global categories.

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MUSIC

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

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3 days ago

December 8, 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.