Asake, a Nigerian Afropop sensation, has collaborated with American rapper Travis Scott to release a new single, “Active,” as part of the build-up to his upcoming album. Check out the lyrics below to become connected.
The collaboration is a daring and exciting move that highlights Asake’s versatility and variety, combining his addictive Afrobeats rhythms with Scott’s particular trap approach.
The song also pays tribute to Nigerian fuji maestro Adewale Ayuba, whose distinct beats and vocals are perfectly integrated into the mix, resulting in a dynamic and compelling blend of sounds and influences.
Asake & Travis Scott – Active Lyrics
Chorus: Asake
Oh man, I’m active
Oh man, I’m active
Oh man, I’m active
Oh man, I’m active
Refrain: Adewale Ayuba
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo, maajo
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo, fine girl
Verse 1: Asake
Gbemi dele oh, gbemi debe oh (Debe oh)
Two shot, to ma gbemi debe oh (Debe oh)
Too sure, iwo gan ma debe oh
Straight forward, I no get K-leg (Debe oh)
Oh, yeah, yeah, kosepe oh
24/7, me dey I here oh
You no strong, make you dey for daycare oh
Mo n gbona, orimi dey there oh
Kampe oh, kampe oh (Active)
Moduro, moduro, kampe oh
Otipẹ ti moti sanle oh
I’ve been active, aja mi sare oh
Sare oh, sare oh (Active)
Mogbe won, mogbe won, sare oh
Eyin t’emi eje ka jaiye oh
Aye kan lowa, ko sa ye oh
Chorus: Asake & Adewale Ayuba
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Verse 2: Travis Scott
Ah, yeah, this— shit
Left your section to come to— shit (It’s lit)
That ain’t your bitch, that’s— bitch (Oh)
If you don’t like it, you can suck— dick
I just hopped off from the PJ, from the H to Ikeja (Uh)
Got a fetish for the money, yessir (Yeah)
If she thick, then I wanna pay her (Ooh)
Bring more naira, I do it major (Let’s go)
And I’m outside with the tribe (Yeah)
Gang activity outside (Gang)
Please believe I done seen the other side (Bang)
Remember all we had to be was alive (Hey)
Now I got twenty Vs in garage
Each house, beach house, overseas and a lodge
That was thirty mgs, every P, I prescribed
You can see it in my eyes, don’t bother me (Yeah)
I be in the streets on ten when I’m high
Chorus: Asake & Adewale Ayuba
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Maajo
Oh man, I’m active
Maajo, fine girl
Outro: Asake
And if you wish me bad, I swear na back to sender
Shey jeje l’omo eko mi n lo, emi o bother
And if my success dey disturb you, go recover
If e no be money, no dey call me, no disturbance
I’m alright, I’m alright
Check your time, check calendar
I’m alright, I’m alright
Check your time, check calendar