Afrobeats star David Adeleke a.k.a Davido said no American or Jamaican artists can do Afrobeats the why Nigerians do it.
Davido who was speaking to Associated Press ahead of the release of his newest album Friday quipped that other artists outside Africa can try as long as they do the right thing.
“They can’t do it better than us! I say this to Chris (Brown) every time we play around, I’m like, “Chris, I can’t sing R&B like you, but never in your life can you sing Afrobeats like me!” (laughs) I don’t see any problem with it as long as it’s done right and everybody’s credit is due … at least come use an African producer.”
Davido’s “5ive” features artistes like Chris Brown, Omah Lay, Victony, Becky G, Shensea among others. As part of the prelude to the release of ‘5ive,’ the singer had previously dropped a few singles, ‘Be There Still’, ‘Funds’, featuring Odumodublvck and Chike.
He also released another song, ‘Awuke’, featuring YG Marley.
In one of the previously released tracks titled ‘Funds’, Davido gives his signature energy on the track while Odumodublvck’s gritty verses complement Chike’s smooth melodies.
‘Titanium’, which features Chris Brown, speaks about a lover who tries to break them down emotionally, while ‘Offa Me’, featuring Victoria Monet, speaks about wanting his lover in a sexual way, while ‘Nuttin Dey’ boasts of his confidence and longevity.
‘5ive’ arrives two years after his last studio album, titled ‘Timeless’, which reached number one on Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
