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Kcee explains how One Republic collaboration came to be
In an unprecedented and unexpected collaboration, Nigerian singer Kcee and American pop band One Republic have announced their partnership for a remix of Kcee’s hit song “Ojapiano.”
The collaboration was revealed through social media channels, with Kcee sharing a video snippet of their recording sessions.
During a discussion on Naija Info 102.7 FM, Kcee delved into the narrative behind the joint project with One Republic. He recounted how the American pop ensemble reached out to him and invited him to their recording studio, which he found impressive.
Additionally, Kcee shared an encounter with the renowned American DJ and Major Lazer producer, Diplo, who expressed interest in collaborating with him. Diplo even provided Kcee with a beat and expressed a desire to include him on a track, further highlighting the growing international recognition of Nigerian artists.
The Nigerian singer recounted the story saying, “Ojapiano was blowing up and becoming viral. I was in America doing one or two shows. I checked my DM and I saw a message from One Republic. They said ‘We are massive fans and we love what you are doing with your song Ojapiano. We are open for a remix if you are interested”
“Am I crazy? I asked where they were. They said Los Angeles. They wanted an English version of Ojapiano. I took a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles. They sent a ride to pick me up and took me to the studio. we constructed and arranged the music. While I was there Diplo also gave me a beat to record. He wants to feature me on the song. God opened that door and more connections are still coming. Everyone needs to hear the Ojapiano remix. Oyibo singing Ojapiano. It’s dropping next month.”
How One Republic slid into Kcee's DM.
A collabo with Diplo is on the way too. pic.twitter.com/RsfA79fEy3
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 25, 2024