Balémore, the Nigerian-Australian artist redefining emotional Afro-fusion, returns with DFR (Dont Feel Right), a raw and honest track that strips back the bounce of his last hit, Kryptonite, and replaces it with melodic introspection.

Where Kryptonite flirted with confession wrapped in rhythm, DFR brings pain, confusion, and vulnerability to the surface, making it one of the most emotionally resonant songs to hit the Afro-R&B scene in 2025.

DFR – When Honesty Becomes the Hook

Balémore shares his heart with his audience, allowing them to witness his inner turmoil. He sings, “Heavenly peace all I need in life; I wanna be stress-free,” delivering a line that immediately sets the emotional tone. The song continues with reflections on anxiety, sleepless nights, and the unsettling tension between calm and chaos.

One of the catchiest lyrics, “I know this ain’t peace ‘cause it don’t feel right,” serves as the emotional anchor of the song. It captures that universally relatable moment where you finally admit, whether to yourself or to someone else, that you’re not okay with yourself. These lyrics are not just words; they represent lived experiences transformed into melodies.

DFR was layered with warm drums and textured percussion that enhance the song’s emotional weight. It maintains an Afro bounce but tempers it with a smooth, slow-burning energy that allows each word to land with purpose. OOnly a few emerging artists can successfully balance the vocal delivery of Balémore, which is both soft yet piercing and vulnerable yet composed.

The collaborative production with long-time partner “Don Sahand” adds depth, giving the track its signature sound: emotive, immersive, and intimate. The decision to keep the instrumental space open lets the emotion of each lyric breathe, creating a welcoming atmosphere for the listener.

A Great Reflection:

According to Balémore, DFR was born from a moment that lingered, an unresolved conversation, a feeling that wouldn’t go away. “I didn’t say what I needed to in the moment, and it sat in my chest. The only way I could process it was through music,” he shared. That sense of authenticity bleeds through every line of the track.

After an uninspired session in the studio, Balémore sat at the keys and played the chords that would later become DFR. The moment of truth led to lyrics pouring out, including the introspective: “Lost in my mind, wanna be stress-free but I’m paying for mine.” It’s a reflection of the emotional cost of self-denial and internal conflict.

DFR may be slow and soft, but its impact is thunderous. It’s an anthem for the restless, the anxious, and the overthinkers, those battling with their thoughts in silence. It proves that Balémore isn’t here just to make hits, but to make meaningful music that resonates on a deeper level.

Balémore’s Musical Background

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in Sydney, Australia, Balémore (formerly known as BVLE) is carving out a distinct identity in the global music space. His style, a genre-bending blend of Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, and soul, is deeply personal and culturally rooted. Since rebranding in 2024 under his Oko middle name, meaning “guide my way,” he has taken a more intentional artistic path.

His recent rise has been impressive, with editorial support from different platforms. Previous tracks like FGS and Kryptonite earned him thousands of streams and performances at venues such as The Embassy and Palm Angels’ international afterparty in Rotterdam.

Balémore draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Odeal, Tems, J. Cole, Brent Faiyaz, Sade, and Omah Lay, blending their soulful depth, lyrical honesty, and genre-bending styles into his own unique sound.

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The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought glitz, glamour, and electrifying performances to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the biggest stars in the music industry.

Hosted by the legendary LL Cool J, the night was packed with thrilling stage acts from top artists like Bad Bunny, Gracie Abrams, Nelly, Billie Eilish, Muni Long, and Kenny Chesney.

The excitement reached fever pitch as fans eagerly anticipated the announcement of winners across various categories. This year’s edition was particularly special as it honored some of music’s most legendary figures.

Lady Gaga was recognized with the prestigious iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her groundbreaking contributions to the industry. Mariah Carey was celebrated with the iHeartRadio Icon Award, acknowledging her incredible impact and lasting legacy in music. Nelly received the iHeartRadio Landmark Award in recognition of his undeniable influence on hip-hop.

The competition across the major categories was intense, with some of the industry’s biggest names vying for the top honors.

Taylor Swift proved her dominance once again, sweeping several fan-voted categories and reaffirming her status as a global superstar.

 

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Below is a rundown of some of the night’s major winners:

Here’s the full list of nominations for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, with winners marked.

• GENERAL CATEGORIES

Artist of the Year

    Billie Eilish

    Doja Cat

    Jelly Roll

    Kendrick Lamar

    Morgan Wallen

    Post Malone

    Sabrina Carpenter

    SZA

    WINNER: Taylor Swift

    Teddy Swims

Song of the Year            

    “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

    “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

    WINNER: “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

    “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter

    “Greedy”- Tate McRae

    “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims

    “Lovin on Me” – Jack Harlow

    “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

    “Too Sweet” – Hozier

Best Collaboration

    WINNER: “Die With a Smile”- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

    “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

    “Miles on It”- Kane Brown and Marshmello

Producer of the Year

    WINNER: Julian Bunetta

    Jack Antonoff

    Evan Blair

    Mustard

    Dan Nigro

Songwriter of the Year

    Josh Coleman

    ERNEST

    Ashley Gorley

    WINNER: Amy Allen

    Justin Tranter

• GENRE-SPECIFIC CATEGORIES

Pop Song of the Year

    “Agora Hills”- Doja Cat

    “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone

    WINNER: “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    “Greedy”- Tate McRae

    “Too Sweet”- Hozier

Pop Artist of the Year

    Billie Eilish

    Chappell Roan

    WINNER: Sabrina Carpenter

    Tate McRae

    Taylor Swift

Best New Artist (Pop)

    Benson Boone

    Chappell Roan

    Gracie Abrams

    Shaboozey

    WINNER: Teddy Swims

Country Song of the Year

    “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”- Shaboozey

    “Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST

    “I Am Not Okay”- Jelly Roll

    WINNER: “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “World on Fire”- Nate Smith

Country Artist of the Year

    WINNER: Jelly Roll

    Kane Brown

    Lainey Wilson

    Luke Combs

    Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country)

    Ashley Cooke

    Dasha

    George Birge

    WINNER: Shaboozey

    Tucker Wetmore

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

    “Like That”- Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar

    “Lovin on Me”- Jack Harlow

    WINNER: “Not Like Us”- Kendrick Lamar

    “Rich Baby Daddy”- Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA

    “TGIF” – GloRilla

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

    Drake

    Future

    WINNER: GloRilla

    Kendrick Lamar

    Travis Scott

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

    310babii

    BigXthaPlug

    WINNER: BossMan Dlow

    Cash Cobain

    Jordan Adetunji

R&B Song of the Year

    “ICU” – Coco Jones

    WINNER: “Made for Me”- Muni Long

    “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

    “Water” – Tyla

    “WY@”- Brent Faiyaz

R&B Artist of the Year

    Chris Brown

    Muni Long

    WINNER: SZA

    Usher

    Victoria Monét

Best New Artist (R&B)

    WINNER: 4Batz

    Ambré

    Inayah

    Josh X

    Maeta

Alternative Song of the Year

    “Dilemma” – Green Day

    “Landmines” – Sum 41

    “Neon Pill”- Cage The Elephant

    “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

    WINNER: “Too Sweet”- Hozier

Alternative Artist of the Year

    Cage The Elephant

    WINNER: Green Day

    Linkin Park

    Sum 41

    twenty one pilots

Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)

    Djo

    WINNER: Fontaines D.C.

    Good Neighbours

    Myles Smith

    The Last Dinner Party

Rock Song of the Year

    WINNER: “A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown

    “All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll

    “Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam

    “Screaming Suicide” – Metallica

    “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park

Rock Artist of the Year

    Green Day

    Linkin Park

    Metallica

    Pearl Jam

    WINNER: Shinedown

Dance Song of the Year

    WINNER: “360” – Charli xcx

    “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha

    “I Don’t Wanna Wait”- David Guetta and OneRepublic

    “Make You Mine”- Madison Beer

    “Water” – Tyla X Marshmello

Dance Artist of the Year

    Calvin Harris

    WINNER: David Guetta

    Dua Lipa

    Kylie Minogue

    Tiësto

Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year

    “Brickell” – FEID X Yandel

    “LA FALDA” – Myke Towers

    WINNER: “Perro Negro”- Bad Bunny featuring FEID

    “Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma

    “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”- Karol G

Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year

    Bad Bunny

    WINNER: FEID

    Karol G

    Myke Towers

    Shakira

Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)

    Christian Alicea

    Cris MJ

    Ela Taubert

    FloyyMenor

    WINNER: Kapo

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

    WINNER: “Alch Si” – Grupo Frontera and Carin León

    “El Beneficio De La Duda” – Grupo Firme

    “FIRST LOVE” – Oscar Ortiz and Edgardo Nuñez

    “La Diabla”- Xavi

    “Tu Perfume” – Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

    Grupo Frontera

    Intocable

    Los Ángeles Azules

    WINNER: Peso Pluma

    Xavi

Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)

    Chino Pacas

    Iván Cornejo

    Luis R. Conriquez

    Tito Double P

    WINNER: Xavi

K-pop Artist of the Year

    aespa

    WINNER: ATEEZ

    ENHYPEN

    Jimin

    Lisa

K-pop Song of the Year

    “Chk Chk Boom” – Stray Kids

    “Magnetic”- ILLIT

    “Supernova” – aespa

    WINNER: “Who”- Jimin

    “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

Best New Artist (K-pop)

    BABYMONSTER

    BADVILLAIN

    WINNER: ILLIT

    NCT WISH

    TWS

World Artist of the Year

    Burna Boy

    Central Cee

    Tems

    WINNER: Tyla

    YG Marley

• SOCIALLY VOTED CATEGORIES

Favorite Soundtrack

    Back to Black

    Bad Boys: Ride or Die

    Bob Marley: One Love

    Challengers

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    Descendants: The Rise of Red

    Emilia Pérez

    The Book of Clarence

    Twisters

    WINNER: Wicked

Favorite Broadway Debut

    Adam Lambert – Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

    Ariana Madix – Chicago

    Barbie Ferreira – Cult of Love

    Charli D’Amelio – & Juliet

    Grant Gustin – Water for Elephants

    Kit Connor – Romeo + Juliet

    Lola Tung – Hadestown

    Nicole Scherzinger – Sunset Blvd

    WINNER: Rachel Zegler – Romeo + Juliet

    Robert Downey Jr. – McNeal

    Sebastián Yatra – Chicago

    Shailene Woodley – Cult of Love

Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge

    WINNER: “GGUM”- Yeonjun (TXT)

    “MAESTRO” – Seventeen

    “Magnetic”- ILLIT

    “Smart”- LE SSERAFIM

    “Sticky”- Kiss of Life

    “Supernova” – aespa

    “Touch” – KATSEYE

    “UP”- Karina (aespa)

    “WORK”- ATEEZ

    “XO (Only If You Say Yes)”- ENHYPEN

Favorite Surprise Guest

    Charli xcx bringing out Lorde

    Coldplay bringing out Selena Gomez

    Future & Metro Boomin bringing out Travis Scott

    GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion bringing out Cardi B

    Jennifer Hudson bringing out Cher

    Kendrick Lamar bringing out Ken & Friends

    Luke Combs bringing out the “Twisters” Cast

    Morgan Wallen bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes

    Niall Horan bringing out Shawn Mendes

    Olivia Rodrigo bringing out Chappell Roan

    Peso Pluma bringing out Becky G

    WINNER: Taylor Swift bringing out Travis Kelce

Favorite Tour Tradition

    Benson Boone- Backflips

    Chappell Roan – Teaching “HOT TO GO” dance

    Charli xcx + Troye Sivan – “Apple” Girl (dance)

    Morgan Wallen – Walk out song

    Niall Horan – Heaven pose

    Nicki Minaj – Fans sing

    Olivia Rodrigo- Encore tank

    Sabrina Carpenter- “Juno” position

    Tate McRae – Soundcheck covers

    Taylor Swift- “22” Hat

    WINNER: Taylor Swift – Surprise songs

    Usher – Feeding cherries

Best Lyrics

    “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

    “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish

    “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    “Exes” – Tate McRae

    WINNER: “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “Good Luck, Babe!”- Chappell Roan

    “I Had Some Help”- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “I Love You, I’m Sorry” – Gracie Abrams

    “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Saturn” – SZA

    “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Ariana Grande

    “Who”- Jimin

Best Music Video

    “APT.” – ROSÉ and Bruno Mars

    “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

    “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars

    “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter

    WINNER: “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    “Houdini” – Dua Lipa

    “Houdini” -Eminem

    “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

    “LUNA” – ATL Jacob X FEID

    “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

    “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter

    “Rockstar”- Lisa

Favorite Tour Style

    Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

    Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess

    Charli xcx and Troye Sivan – Sweat

    GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer Tour

    Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2 Tour

    Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS

    Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet

    Tate McRae – Think Later

    WINNER: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour

    Usher – Usher: Past Present Future

Favorite Tour Photographer

    Adam Degross – Post Malone

    WINNER: Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter

    Baeth – Tate McRae

    Christian Tierney – Niall Horan

    David Bergman – Luke Combs

    Henry Hwu – Billie Eilish

    Lucienne Nghiem – Chappell Roan

    Miles Leavitt – Olivia Rodrigo

    Pooneh Ghana – Noah Kahan

    RAYSCORRUPTEDMIND – Travis Scott

    Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown

    Yasi – Kacey Musgraves

Favorite On Screen

    Are You Sure?! (Jimin and Jungkook)

    Child Star (Demi Lovato)

    Elton John: Never Too Late (Elton John)

    Gaga Chromatica Ball (Lady Gaga)

    I Am: Céline Dion (Céline Dion)

    Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country (Lainey Wilson)

    Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Megan Thee Stallion)

    Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour (Olivia Rodrigo)

    Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (KATSEYE)

    Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Bruce Springsteen)

    WINNER: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (Taylor Swift)

    Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (Bon Jovi)

• ALBUM CATEGORY WINNERS

Album of the Year: Hit Me Hard and Soft, Billie Eilish

Pop Album of the Year: The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift

Alternative Album of the Year: Clancy, twenty one pilots

Rock Album of the Year: From Zero, Linkin Park

Country Album of the Year: F-1 Trillion, Post Malone

Dance Album of the Year: brat, Charli xcx

K-Pop Album of the Year: Ate, Stray Kids

Hip-hop Album of the Year: We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

R&B Album of the Year: Coming Home, Usher

Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira

Regional Mexican Album of the Year: Éxodo, Peso Pluma

• ADDITIONAL WINNERS

Tour of the Century: Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour

Icon Award: Mariah Carey

Innovator Award: Lady Gaga

Label of the Year: Republic Records

Landmark Award: Nelly

Breakthrough Award: Gracie Abrams

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Boy Spyce tops Rema, Wizkid on the list of the most googled songs in Nigeria in 2024

Google’s annual search trends report has revealed the most searched songs in Nigeria for 2024, igniting excitement across the Nigerian music scene. At the top of the list is Boy Spyce & Khaid’s hit single ‘I Don’t Care,’ which has captivated audiences nationwide and dominated search activity on the platform.

Mavin Records artists shine prominently in the rankings, with Rema’s energetic party anthem ‘Ozeba’ securing the No. 2 spot and Ayra Starr’s ‘Commas’ landing at No. 3. Ayra Starr is notably the only female artist to feature in the top 10, underscoring her significant impact in 2024.

Kizz Daniel’s infectious track ‘Twe Twe’ takes the No. 4 spot, while Wizkid’s soulful collaboration with Brent Faiyaz, ‘Piece of My Heart,’ rounds out the top 5. Impressively, Kizz Daniel is the only artist with multiple entries in the top 10, solidifying his status as one of the year’s most searched-for and beloved musicians.

South African stars TitoM and Yuppe also make the list with their hit ‘Twala Bam,’ representing the only non-Nigerian entry. This highlights the growing influence of cross-border collaborations and Afro-centric music in Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment landscape.

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Dropped on November 22, 2024, the 16-track project has taken the streaming world by storm, smashing multiple records on its opening day.

Following a buildup of excitement driven by singles like ‘Peace of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz and ‘Kese (Dance),‘ both of which set records for opening-day streams on Spotify Nigeria, ‘Morayo‘ exceeded expectations with its remarkable performance across platforms.

Streaming Milestones Achieved by ‘Morayo‘

1. Biggest Single-Day Streams on Spotify Nigeria

‘Morayo‘ amassed an unprecedented 12.12 million streams on Spotify Nigeria within 24 hours of its release, more than doubling the previous record of 5.88 million held by Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy.‘

Biggest first day streams by albums on Spotify Nigeria (all-time)

— @wizkidayo ‘Morayo’ — 12.12M
— @asakemusik ‘Lungu Boy’ — 5.88M
— @davido ‘Timeless’ — 4.91M
— @burnaboy ‘I Told Them’ — 2.93M
— @heisrema ‘HEIS’ — 2.71M
— @fireboydml ‘adedamola’ — 2.31M
— @asakemusik ‘Work Of… pic.twitter.com/AZv41oGDOC

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) November 23, 2024

2. Largest Opening-Day Streams by an African Artist

The album garnered 16.27 million streams globally on Spotify in its first full day, setting a new benchmark for African artists.

Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ earned 16.27 million streams in its first full day of release on Spotify.

It marks the biggest debut of his career. pic.twitter.com/6U3GGP81JT

— chart data (@chartdata) November 23, 2024

3. Dominance in Spotify Nigeria’s Peak Streaming Records

Wizkid now claims the top 14 highest streaming peaks in Spotify Nigeria’s history, solidifying his unparalleled influence on the platform.

Biggest first day streams by albums on Spotify Nigeria (all-time)

— @wizkidayo ‘Morayo’ — 12.12M
— @asakemusik ‘Lungu Boy’ — 5.88M
— @davido ‘Timeless’ — 4.91M
— @burnaboy ‘I Told Them’ — 2.93M
— @heisrema ‘HEIS’ — 2.71M
— @fireboydml ‘adedamola’ — 2.31M
— @asakemusik ‘Work Of… pic.twitter.com/AZv41oGDOC

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) November 23, 2024

4. Historical Track-Level Achievement

All 16 tracks on ‘Morayo‘ recorded over 500,000 streams on Spotify Nigeria on their debut day, making it the first album ever to achieve this milestone.

All the tracks on @wizkidayo’s ‘Morayo’ recorded at least 500,000 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its opening day

It is the first album in history to achieve this feat pic.twitter.com/TYeKWvcyyp

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) November 23, 2024

With ‘Morayo‘ already edging close to the 18 million opening-week record set by Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy,‘ Wizkid is poised to claim the title for the biggest opening-week streams on Spotify Nigeria.

The success of ‘Morayo‘ reaffirms Wizkid’s position as a trailblazer for Afrobeats and African music on the global stage. His ability to consistently set and surpass records underscores his lasting impact and growing legacy.

Fans and industry experts alike are eager to see what other milestones ‘Morayo‘ will achieve in the coming weeks.

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Afrobeats icon Wizkid has set a remarkable new record with his latest album, Morayo, which debuted on November 22, 2024. All 17 tracks from the album have taken over the top spots on Apple Music’s Top Songs Chart, showcasing his unmatched global influence.

The lead single, Bad Girl featuring Asake, claims the number one position, followed by tracks like Troubled Mind, Karamo, Kese (Dance), and Time. Other standout songs include Break Me Down, A Million Blessings, Pray, and Piece of My Heart.

Collaborations with artists like Tiakola (Apres Minuit), Jasmine (Bad for You), and Anais Cardot (Slow) further highlight the album’s international appeal.

This achievement follows Wizkid’s recent hits, Piece of Me featuring Brent Faiyaz and Kese (Dance), both of which gained widespread acclaim and contributed to his reputation as a trailblazer in Afrobeats.

PRAY 🤲🏽 goes too hot 🥵 on this Morayo album ngl. @wizkidayo 🦅 pic.twitter.com/7GBZgOy30l

— Mp3bullet.ng (@Mp3bullet) November 22, 2024

Beyond its chart success, Morayo carries a deeply personal significance. The album serves as a tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Dolapo Allen, who passed away in August 2023.

The emotional depth and cultural resonance of Morayo have struck a chord with fans, making it one of the most talked-about albums of the year.

Wizkid’s latest milestone solidifies his standing as a globally recognized Afrobeats superstar, and Morayo has set a new benchmark for success in the genre.

Fans worldwide continue to celebrate his artistry and the heartfelt narrative behind this groundbreaking project.

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The album became available on all major streaming platforms early Friday, drawing immediate attention from fans and critics worldwide.

Morayo, which translates to “I See Joy,” is Wizkid’s heartfelt tribute to his mother’s legacy. The album features 16 tracks, including Troubled Mind, Karamo, Kese (Dance), Bad Girl, Time, Piece of My Heart, Break Me Down, Bend, and A Million Blessings.

Arriving three years after his critically acclaimed album More Love, Less Ego, which peaked at No. 2 on the World Albums chart and No. 59 on the Billboard 200, Morayo showcases Wizkid’s growth as an artist while maintaining the soulful essence fans adore.

The album highlights exceptional production work, predominantly handled by long-time collaborator P2J, who masterfully weaves Wizkid’s signature Afrobeats sound with innovative global influences.

Adding to its richness, Morayo includes collaborations with a stellar lineup of artists such as Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola. These features, paired with Wizkid’s distinctive style, create a sonically diverse and emotionally resonant album that connects with listeners across the globe.

Fans have already lauded the project’s poignant themes and infectious rhythms, with pre-releases breaking multiple records even before the official launch. Morayo cements Wizkid’s reputation as one of Africa’s most influential musicians and a global music icon

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Nigerian music icon Wizkid has heightened anticipation for his forthcoming album, ‘Morayo,’ by revealing its official 16-track lineup.

Scheduled for release on November 22, the album promises a masterful fusion of Afrobeats and R&B, cementing Wizkid’s reputation as a global music powerhouse.  

The tracklist features high-profile collaborations with international and local stars:

– Asake on “Bad Girl”

– Brent Faiyaz on “Piece of My Heart”

– Jazmine Sullivan on “Bad for You” 

– Tiakola on “Après Minuit”

– Anaïs on “Slow”

Solo tracks like “Troubled Mind,” “Karamo,” and “A Million Blessings” suggest a mix of introspection and positivity, while upbeat songs like “Kese (Dance)” and “Bend” promise dance-worthy vibes.

Following the monumental success of “Made in Lagos” and its deluxe edition, ‘Morayo‘ is expected to solidify Wizkid’s dominance in the global music scene.

Fans are counting down to November 22, when the Starboy will unveil his latest masterpiece.

Full Tracklist for Morayo by WizKid:

Troubled Mind

Karamo

Kese (Dance)

Bad Girl (feat. Asake)

Time

Piece of My Heart (feat. Brent Faiyaz)

Break Me Down

Bend

A Million Blessings

Après Minuit (feat. Tiakola)

Bad For You (feat. Jazmine Sullivan)

Soji

Don’t Care

Slow (feat. Anaïs)

Pray

 

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Nigerian artist Wizkid has achieved a remarkable feat on YouTube Nigeria with his latest single, “Piece of My Heart,” featuring Brent Faiyaz, which continues to shatter streaming records.

Released on October 18, 2024, the track has rapidly gained traction across various streaming platforms.

Notably, “Piece of My Heart” has set a new record for the highest weekly streams on YouTube Nigeria, accumulating 1.20 million streams and surpassing the previous record of 1.18 million streams held by Fireboy DML’s “Peru” remix featuring Ed Sheeran.

This achievement follows the single’s record-breaking performance on Spotify Nigeria, where it garnered the largest opening day streams, eclipsing the previous record he held with Asake’s “MMS.”

Incorporating an R&B fusion with a mid-tempo bounce, “Piece of My Heart” is also the first song from any African artist to surpass 1 million streams on its opening day on Spotify.

Wizkid’s latest success underscores his status as one of Nigeria’s leading commercial artists and highlights the growing trend of streaming in the country, particularly on YouTube, which remains one of the most popular digital platforms in Nigeria.

This single marks the beginning of the “Morayo” era for the Grammy-winning artist, who is set to release his highly anticipated sixth album on November 22, 2024.

.@wizkidayo’s “Piece of My Heart” with Brent Faiyaz sets a new record for the all-time biggest views ever by any song in a week on YouTube Nigeria

“Piece of My Heart” tallied 1.20 million views in its first week (Oct 18 — 24, 2024), breaking the previous record of @fireboydml… pic.twitter.com/PCc2u55N31

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) October 27, 2024

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Wizkid, the multi-award-winning artist, has set a new record on Spotify Nigeria with his latest single, “Piece of My Heart,’ featuring Brent Faiyaz.

Wizkid’s first lead track of 2024, “Piece of My Heart” achieved an unprecedented milestone on the Spotify Nigeria chart.

After just 24 hours of tracking, the song garnered over 1 million streams, becoming the most-streamed song in a single day on the platform’s Top Songs daily chart.

This broke the previous record held by Wizkid and Asake’s collaboration, “MMS,” which amassed 870,000 streams, surpassing Wizkid’s earlier track “IDK” featuring Zlatan.

In addition to its success in Nigeria, “Piece of My Heart” also made a significant impact globally, entering the Spotify Top Songs Daily chart with over 1.7 million streams.

Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz’s “Piece of My Heart” breaks the all-time record for most single day streams for any song in Spotify Nigeria history (1.016 million). pic.twitter.com/0wRSKtErCJ

— chart data (@chartdata) October 19, 2024

With this achievement, Wizkid now holds the top three highest debut positions on Spotify Nigeria’s Top Songs Daily chart.

Top 5 biggest 1st-day streams for Nigerian songs on Spotify Nigeria:

1. Piece of My Heart – Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz – 1.016m
2. MMS – Asake & Wizkid — 870K
3. IDK – Wizkid ft. Zlatan — 626K
4. BENIN BOYS – Rema & Shallipopi — 619K
5. Active – Asake & Travis Scott — 607K

5 Nigerian songs with the biggest first day streams on Spotify 🇳🇬

1. Wizkid & Brent Faiyaz – Piece Of My Heart – (1.01M) 🆕
2. Asake & Wizkid – MMS (870k)
3. Wizkid – IDK (626K)
4. Rema – Benin Boys (619K)
5. Asake – Active (607K)

— Pop Jollof (@PopJollof) October 19, 2024

In addition, Big Wiz has officially announced the release date for his much-anticipated album “Morayo.”

Fans and music enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting his sixth studio album, and the buzz around its release date intensified after Wizkid dropped a smooth R&B track titled “Piece of My Heart” on Friday, October 18, 2024, featuring American soul artist Brent Faiyaz.

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• Official release date for Wizkid’s new album ‘Morayo’ announced

Wizkid, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, is gearing up to release his highly anticipated sixth studio album, *Morayo*, on November 22, 2024.

After dropping the lead single ‘Piece of My Heart,’ featuring American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz, fans are eagerly awaiting this personal project.

The album is expected to be deeply emotional, and dedicated to his late mother, whom he lost in 2023.

Wizkid’s last album, ‘More Love, Less Ego (2022)’, didn’t reach the commercial heights of his previous projects, but the upcoming ‘Morayo‘ is shaping up to be a major comeback for the Starboy Entertainment leader.

Earlier in 2024, Wizkid had already made his mark with a feature on Bob Marley’s ‘One Love‘ album and his hit remix of DJ Tunez’s ‘Apala Disco,’ further raising anticipation for his next body of work.

The release of ‘Piece of My Heart‘ has given fans a taste of what’s to come—an R&B-infused track showcasing Wizkid’s smooth vocals and Brent Faiyaz’s soulful sound, hinting at the emotional depth and musical diversity that ‘Morayo‘ will likely offer.

As confirmed by Billboard, the album is officially set for release on November 22, 2024, with fans eagerly counting down to what promises to be one of the year’s most significant releases.

Wizkid’s “Morayo” will be released on November 22nd according to Billboard 📝 pic.twitter.com/D0vtluuJhB

— Pop Jollof (@PopJollof) October 18, 2024

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This track, co-produced by P2J and Dpat, is one of the lead singles from the forthcoming album and offers a captivating blend of Afrobeats and R&B.

“Piece of My Heart” showcases the undeniable chemistry between Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz, with both artists delivering smooth vocals over an infectious melody.

The song’s central theme revolves around unwavering love and devotion, encapsulated in the lyrics “Nothing can tear us apart, you got a piece of my heart.” The message is one of reassurance, emphasizing the strength and durability of emotional bonds.

As the track progresses, an unexpected instrumental switch adds a dynamic layer to the song, keeping listeners engaged and hinting at the sonic versatility that ‘Morayo‘ will likely offer.

The combination of Wizkid’s signature Afrobeat style and Brent Faiyaz’s soulful R&B touch results in a mesmerizing collaboration that highlights both artists’ strengths.

“Piece of My Heart” serves as an exciting preview of what’s to come from ‘Morayo,’ setting a high bar for the album’s release with its rich production, heartfelt lyrics, and seamless collaboration.

Fans can look forward to a diverse and captivating body of work from Wizkid.

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Nigerian music superstar Wizkid has officially confirmed the release date for his highly anticipated track “Piece of My Heart” from his upcoming ‘Morayo‘ album.

The song, which features American singer and songwriter Brent Faiyaz, is set to drop on October 18, 2024, sparking excitement among fans on social media.

Wizkid announced on his Instagram page today, October 12, 2024, with a simple post stating, “Oct 18th! 🦅 #pieceofmyheart.”

Fans had already gotten a glimpse of the song through a video snippet Wizkid shared earlier, and the anticipation grew after he hosted a listening party in London.

The event featured Brent Faiyaz, DJ Tunez, and other notable figures. The song, described as a nostalgic bop, is one of the most anticipated releases from the ‘Morayo‘ album, which promises to showcase Wizkid’s evolving sound.

See the post below:

 

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Listening to other snippets from Morayo album below;

 

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In other news, Asake and Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea have both submitted their high-profile collaborations with Afrobeats star Wizkid for consideration at the 2025 Grammy Awards, aiming to capitalize on the global recognition and success of their respective tracks.

The race for the 2025 Grammys is officially underway, with Nigerian and international artists submitting their projects in hopes of receiving nominations.

Asake has entered his hit track “MMS” featuring Wizkid for consideration in the Best African Music Performance category.

While Jamaican star Shenseea has also submitted her collaboration with Wizkid, “Work Me Out,” for the African Music Performance category, underscoring the track’s global appeal.

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