Spotify is celebrating Davido’s album announcement in style with a playlist curated by the singer himself.
Spotify celebrates a new album from one of Afrobeats’ biggest stars with its selection of the genre’s most timeless tracks. With Davido back on the scene with the announcement of his long-awaited album, Spotify unveils the Timeless Afro playlist to celebrate some of the Afrobeats’ most classic and enduring recordings, curated by the global superstar.
The singer, producer and head of the label announced the release of his fourth full-length solo album, titled Timeless in a social media post on March 21, 2023, thus breaking a long silence. His only public appearance in months came as a performance at the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar. The album follows 2020’s A Better Time and is set to hit digital stores on March 31.
To prepare fans for the album’s arrival, Davido has curated a playlist of Afrobeats tracks he considers timeless. The Timeless Afro playlist, as it’s called, contains some defining songs of the Afrobeats era, including songs by his peers, Wizkid, Tekno, and Mr.Eazi. The playlist also includes some of the most popular classics from Afrobeats’ golden age, with songs by Sunny Negi, 2Baba, and Naito Si, as well as foundational tracks that have inspired multiple generations of Afrobeats, including Fela Kuti’s Zombie.
Speaking about the playlist, Fiona Okumu, Head of Music Africa at Spotify said, “Davido represents the audacity, consistency and massive reach of Afrobeats, and we are thrilled to announce his new body of work by joining him in highlighting some of Afrobeats’ most enduring contributions.” in our musical work over the years.”
As part of a generation of Nigerian artists who have achieved massive success in the digital age, OBO, as Davido fondly calls him, is one of the global faces of African music. Over the course of a decade and some, the singer and label head has gone from self-proclaimed Afropop genius with Dami Doro and Pac Time to a global icon. With three studio albums under his belt, the singer boasts hits like Aye, If, and Fall.
Next to a list of hit singles and guest verses that could outlast any jam session, Davido is also one of Afrobeats’ most prolific cross-continental ambassadors and crossover artists. His list of collaborators includes artists such as Sauti Sol, Focalistic, and Kidi, as well as North American stars such as Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Young Thug, and Nas.
The album’s announcement delivers on Davido’s promise to “see his fans in March” and there’s a feeling it was worth the wait. Davido’s team describes Timeless as “A business group that transcends fashion and trends. It is an original work that stays true to Davido’s essence as an artist, using his music to delight his fans around the world. The songs you hear today will be relevant tomorrow, which is why they don’t fit in with the times. “
Capture the many eras of Afrobeats brilliance by hitting up the Timeless Afro playlist here.
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