25-7-2025
Afrobeats singer Asake has released a new single, ‘Badman Gangsta’, featuring French artist Tiakola.
The track marks a new chapter in Asake’s evolving sound, expertly blending Afrobeats with international flavors to create a smooth, sun-kissed anthem.
The collabo between the two artists is already making waves on social media and streaming platforms. Tiakola, rising star of French melodic rap, and on the other, Asake, a Nigerian Afrobeat phenomenon with an international aura.
Produced in a dark and percussive atmosphere, the track mixes drill and afrobeat sounds, with a catchy chorus and punchy verses.
Asake and Tiakola seamlessly trade verses in English, Yoruba, and French, their flows navigating between vulnerability and bravado with ease.
The lyrics of ‘Badman Gangsta’ serve as a personal mantra, embracing the hustle, chaos, and gratitude that come with success.
A striking music video accompanies the release, capturing Asake’s high-flying lifestyle through bold, cinematic storytelling.
The video features black-and-white scenes of Asake attending Paris Fashion Week and creating music worldwide, all shot with a vintage aesthetic.
‘Badman Gangsta’ is a sneak peek into Asake’s upcoming album, Money, which was officially announced earlier this month.