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Skepta reacts after ‘Tony Montana’ featuring Portable hits 1million YouTube views
British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta, is celebrating a remarkable achievement as his collaborative effort with Nigerian street pop sensation, Portable, titled “Tony Montana,” crosses the 1 million views mark on YouTube within just four days of its release.
Produced by the renowned British-Ghanaian music producer, Jae5, the track made an impressive debut by claiming the top spot on Spotify Nigeria immediately after its launch on Friday, March 1, 2024. Furthermore, it swiftly climbed to the summit of the Apple Music Nigeria top 100 chart, firmly establishing its triumph within the Nigerian music landscape.
In a show of appreciation to their fervent supporters, Skepta took to his X account on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to convey his gratitude, stating, “Our first million of many. Thank you to everybody that got #TonyMontana on repeat.”
Our first million of many. Thank you to everybody that got #TonyMontana on repeat 🔂 pic.twitter.com/kTGUvdJaEC
— Big Smoke – (@Skepta) March 5, 2024
This collaboration between Skepta and Portable signifies a significant milestone for the latter, marking his inaugural venture into international collaborations. The genesis of their partnership traces back to the British Fashion Awards (BFA), where Portable caught the attention of Skepta and his team. A viral video from the event showcased Portable’s stylish demeanor as he confidently strolled the red carpet, exhibiting his fashion flair in a striking two-piece jacket ensemble complemented by matching sneakers.
Portable’s escalating global acclaim underscores the burgeoning worldwide allure of Nigerian music, with artists such as Skepta readily embracing and collaborating with talents from the Nigerian music scene. As “Tony Montana” continues its meteoric rise, both domestically and internationally, fans eagerly anticipate future collaborations and triumphs from this dynamic duo.