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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation
returns with a bold new statement in the form of “BADMAN GANGSTA,” featuring celebrated French artist Tiakola. A swaggering yet soulful celebration of self-made success, the track effortlessly blends sound, language, and culture into a smooth, sun-drenched anthem that redefines the Afrobeats genre.
Marking his first release since February’s “
,” “BADMAN GANGSTA” offers an exciting glimpse into Asake’s upcoming album Money, officially announced earlier this month. With a nostalgic sample of Amerie’s iconic “1 Thing” anchoring the production, the song layers Asake’s airy vocals over silky acoustic guitar riffs and smoky saxophone flourishes. The result is an atmospheric, genre-defying track that showcases the duality of Asake’s artistry—bold yet introspective, grounded yet untouchable.
Lyrically, the song is a powerful personal mantra, embracing the grind, the chaos, and the gratitude that comes with it. Asake and Tiakola trade bars in English, Yoruba, and French, their verses gliding effortlessly between vulnerability and bravado, reflecting their shared artistic drive despite different backgrounds.
“‘BADMAN GANGSTA’ is a page from my real life,” says Asake. “It’s about owning your space, your struggles, your blessings, all at once. Working with Tiakola brought a whole new flavor to the track. We come from different places but speak the same language when it comes to vibe, feeling, and ambition.”
“I’ve been listening to Asake for a long time,” adds Tiakola. “He has the full package of the greats. There are a lot of similarities in our musicality and in the way we create. Above our different languages and cultures, the message in our music is universal, and our chemistry natural.”
The single is accompanied by two cinematic music videos, each echoing the track’s borderless energy. The first video (
) captures black-and-white snapshots of Asake’s elevated lifestyle, from Paris Fashion Week to studio sessions around the world, evoking timeless elegance through a vintage lens. The second video (
) bursts with vibrant color, fusing baroque aesthetics, goddess imagery, palatial architecture, and high fashion, creating a visual world as ambitious and genreless as the song itself.
With “BADMAN GANGSTA,” Asake continues to push the boundaries of Afrobeats, delivering a sound that’s global, deeply personal, and utterly his own. The single reaffirms his place as one of the most visionary and original voices in music today
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To access link, please REGISTER OR LOGINLyrically, the song is a powerful personal mantra, embracing the grind, the chaos, and the gratitude that comes with it. Asake and Tiakola trade bars in English, Yoruba, and French, their verses gliding effortlessly between vulnerability and bravado, reflecting their shared artistic drive despite different backgrounds.
“‘BADMAN GANGSTA’ is a page from my real life,” says Asake. “It’s about owning your space, your struggles, your blessings, all at once. Working with Tiakola brought a whole new flavor to the track. We come from different places but speak the same language when it comes to vibe, feeling, and ambition.”
“I’ve been listening to Asake for a long time,” adds Tiakola. “He has the full package of the greats. There are a lot of similarities in our musicality and in the way we create. Above our different languages and cultures, the message in our music is universal, and our chemistry natural.”
The single is accompanied by two cinematic music videos, each echoing the track’s borderless energy. The first video (
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To access link, please REGISTER OR LOGINWith “BADMAN GANGSTA,” Asake continues to push the boundaries of Afrobeats, delivering a sound that’s global, deeply personal, and utterly his own. The single reaffirms his place as one of the most visionary and original voices in music today
