Wizkid’s Soundman Vol 2 Tracklist
Here is Wizkid’s Soundman Vol 2 Tracklist
- Odoyewu ft Wande Coal
- Energy
- Diamonds
- Late ft Zlatan Ibile
Wizkid to release Soundman Vol. 2 with Wande Coal, Zlatan Ibile
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has announced the release date for his highly anticipated sophomore EP, Soundman Vol. 2. The project, which is a follow-up to his 2019 EP Soundman Vol. 1, will feature collaborations with Wande Coal, Zlatan Ibile, P.Priime and more.
Wizkid took to his Instagram story to share Soundman Vol 2 tracklist for the EP, which is slated to drop on December 22, 2023. The cover art features a dark, abstract background with blurred streaks of orange and black colors. Soundman Vol 2 tracklist reveals four songs: “Odoyewu” featuring Wande Coal , “Energy”, “Diamonds” and “Late” featuring Zlatan Ibile.
Soundman Vol. 2 is expected to showcase Wizkid’s versatility and creativity as he blends different genres and styles. The EP will also serve as the latest project after his fourth studio album, More Love, Less Ego, which he revealed in 2022 during his stay in Ghana.
Wizkid, who is usually called Big Wiz, has been on a roll since the release of his critically acclaimed album, Made In Lagos, in 2020. The album, which featured international stars like Burna Boy, Skepta, H.E.R., Ella Mai and Damian Marley, has been breaking records and topping charts worldwide. The album also earned Wizkid his first Grammy award for his collaboration with BeyoncĂ© on “Brown Skin Girl”.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for new music from Wizkid, and Soundman Vol. 2 Tracklist and features promises to deliver. The EP will showcase Wizkid’s collaboration with some of the hottest names in the Nigerian music scene, such as Wande Coal, who is regarded as one of the best vocalists in the country, Zlatan Ibile, who is known for his infectious street anthems, and P.Priime, who is one of the most sought-after producers in the industry.
Wizkid has proven himself to be one of the most influential and successful artists in Africa and beyond. With Soundman Vol. 2, he is set to cement his legacy as the soundman of his generation.
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Background
Singer/songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (aka Wizkid) is one of Nigeriaâs biggest R&B crossover acts, having worked with Drake, Skepta, and Chris Brown, among others.
He first found regional success in 2011 with the massively popular single âHolla at Your Boy,â which appeared on his debut album, Superstar.
Wizkid went global in 2016 after his collaboration with Drake, âOne Dance,â soared to number one in 15 countries, resulting in a multi-album deal with , which issued his Caribbean-influenced major-label debut, âSounds from the Other Sideâ, in 2017.
3Balogun began his career in music when he was just 11 years old. His first record, Lil Prinz, was recorded in 2001 in collaboration with Glorious Five, a group consisting of Balogun and his friends from church.
In 2006, he started pursuing music full-time, at first collaborating with various Nigerian pop acts including OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, and Banky W By 2011, he was ready to record his debut studio album as a solo artist; Superstar was released by Empire Mates Entertainment to great critical and public acclaim across Africa, propelling Wizkid to stardom in his home country.
After multiple delays and label disagreements, he released his sophomore studio album, âAyoâ, in 2014. The record featured a multitude of guest appearances, including a spot from Femi Kuti . It also featured Balogunâs global breakthrough track âOjuelegba.â
Not only did the single cement his status as one of Nigeriaâs biggest pop acts, it was also picked up and remixed by and , thrusting Wizkid into the international spotlight. In return, he appeared on Drakeâs 2016 smash single âOne Dance.â
In March 2017, Wizkid signed a major deal with RCA and Sony International , which would release his third LP, âSounds from the Other Sideâ, later that year. A handful of singles appeared in advance of the album, including âSweet Loveâ and the Drake assisted âCome Closer.â
In October 2018, Wizkid issued a pair of singles, âMaster Grooveâ and âFever,â to mark Nigeriaâs Independence Day. The following year, he joined Beyonce and Saint Jhn for The Lion King: The Gift track âBrown Skin Girlâ and released his own single, âJoro.â
The EP âSoundman Vol.1â was issued by Balogunâs âStarboy Entertainmentâ imprint in 2019. Following his involvement in the successful protests to scrap Nigeriaâs controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Wizkidâs fourth album, âMade in Lagosâ, arrived in October 2020.