It proved that Afrobeats could be tailored for a global audience without losing its soul.
: A high-energy dancehall anthem that led the project's rollout. "African Bad Gyal" (feat. Chris Brown) : A seamless fusion of Afropop and R&B. "All For Love" (feat. Bucie) wizkid sounds from the other side zip
An upbeat, horn-heavy track that pays direct homage to the pioneer of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti. "Sweet Love" feels the most intrinsically Nigerian on the record, balancing live-sounding instrumentation with modern studio polished production. It functions as a spiritual anchor for the album, ensuring day-one fans that Wizkid had not lost his roots. 3. "Come Closer" (feat. Drake) It proved that Afrobeats could be tailored for
Collaborating with global EDM-dancehall trio Major Lazer, "Naughty Ride" is a smooth, mid-tempo groove. It strips back the chaotic energy usually associated with Major Lazer, opting instead for a hypnotic, looping bassline that allows Wizkid's melodic vocal runs to take center stage. 5. "African Bad Gyal" (feat. Chris Brown) Chris Brown) : A seamless fusion of Afropop and R&B
with Caribbean and Western influences. The album’s production is a high-octane mix of Dancehall, EDM, R&B, and House music, featuring heavyweights like DJ Mustard Major Lazer Tracklist Highlights: "Come Closer" (feat. Drake) : The album's crown jewel, cementing the duo's chemistry. "Daddy Yo"
By 2017, Wizkid was already a superstar in Africa, but SFTOS was designed to introduce his "Starboy" persona to the Western world. Coming off the massive success of his collaboration with Drake on "One Dance," the pressure was high. Wizkid met this challenge by leaning into a "Coastal" sound—music that feels at home on a beach in Ibiza, a club in London, or a street party in Lagos. Global Collaborations
The crown jewel of the album. Driven by a breezy, infectious Sarz-produced beat, this track solidified the undeniable chemistry between Wizkid and Drake, racking up hundreds of millions of streams globally. 2. The Caribbean and Dancehall fusions