Another installment of an illustrious link-up sees Afrobeats forefather Olamide tap up the legendary Wizkid for an upper-echelon anthem, “Kai!” – the first single from Olamide’s self-titled album, “Olamide,” coming June 3rd via EMPIRE. The YBNL Nation captain returns after dropping “Idan Buruku (Freestyle)” earlier this year, entering a new chapter of peace and growth, leaving past problems and tensions firmly behind him.
“Kai!” is perfectly matched by stunning, cinematic-style visuals, with Olamide and Wizkid taking the stage at a reimagined version of notorious Atlanta strip club Magic City that merges 1950s noir, LA chic, and present-day Lagos — an extremely tasteful affair.
Olamide and Wizkid – “Kai!” (Official Video)
“Mr. Bombastic, Mr. Romantic, Mr. Fantastic,” the Yoruba melodist calmly projects at the start of the track – perfectly encapsulating the relaxed, confident energy that “Kai!” carries throughout. With a stripped-back appeal, the track’s beautiful string arrangements and melodic saxophone ooze quiet luxury in music form, creating a soundscape of pure opulence.
“It’s easy as the money’s surplus – no money deh stop the long talk” Wizkid sweeps in for the second verse, effortlessly, in true Starboy fashion. Maintaining the theme of the luxurious lifestyle that they can assure their chosen love by showering them with gifts and money, the track serves as a true player’s anthem, with the pair setting the scene of a cozy night in Lagos – or anywhere else in the world they desire.
Collaboration and brotherhood have long been cornerstones of Olamide’s artistic footprint, which he naturally reinstates on this record by enlisting one of his most valued collaborators, Wizkid. Marking their fourth collaboration and their first in nearly half a decade (since 2019’s ‘Totori’ alongside ID Cabasa), “Kai!” reaffirms the magic that the two icons create together. With “Kai!” meaning “to wow” in Yoruba, the instructional hook — “Bend your knees, touch your toes, give me bad man love — Turn to the left and right, baby Kai!” — is sure to be followed at parties and across TikTok videos all summer long. Purchase tickets from StubHub.com to see Wizkid perform live.
Olamide and Wizkid – “Kai!” Song
Last year, Olamide surprised fans with the release of his EP, “Ikigai,” which went on to garner nearly eight million streams in its opening week, reaffirming his legendary status. His impressive first-day numbers restated Olamide’s dominance, as he became the most-streamed African rapper on Spotify at the time. He also holds the record for the most streamed album by a Nigerian rapper with his 2020 classic, “Carpe Diem.”
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