Global InformationWizkid discography information
| Wizkid discography | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio albums | 5 |
| Music videos | 35 |
| EPs | 2 |
| Singles | 54 |
| Promotional singles | 44 |
| Guest appearances | 16 |
| Cameo appearances | 6 |
| Covers and freestyles | 8 |
The discography of Wizkid, a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, consists of five studio albums, two EPs, fifty-three singles (including thirty-nine as a featured artist), forty-four promotional singles, sixteen guest appearances, six cameo appearances and thirty-five music videos. Wizkid started his music career at age 11, releasing a seven-track collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled Lil Prinz.[1] Wizkid garnered notoriety when he collaborated with Naeto C, Ikechukwu, M.I and Kel. He signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. From 2009 through 2011, Wizkid worked on materials for his debut album Superstar (2011).[2] Superstar was supported by the singles "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull" and "Holla at Your Boy".
Wizkid was one of the lead artists on the compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind, which was released to the public through the music platform Spinlet.[3] The album features EME acts as well as guest appearances from XO Senavoe, Rotimi and Basketmouth.[4] His second studio album, Ayo, was released on 17 September 2014.[5] In 2017 he released his third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, which brought Wizkid's first entry into the major international charts, including the Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart.[6][7] On 30 October 2020 he published his fourth studio album, Made in Lagos, which received critical acclaim, confirming the international chart success of the previous project.[8] Made in Lagos contains the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[9]
Wizkid's 2016 collaboration with Canadian hip-hop artist Drake on his international hit, "One Dance", reached number one in 15 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, thereby becoming his most commercially successful single till date. Between 2019 and 2020, Wizkid was featured in Beyoncé's projects The Lion King: The Gift and its relative visual project Black Is King, and won a Grammy Award with the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl".[10]
Wizkid has collaborated with international and domestic acts such as Bracket,[11] Angel,[12] Lynxxx,[13] Iyanya,[14] Wande Coal,[15][16] Ice Prince,[17] R2Bees,[18][19] Wale,[20] Young Jeezy,[21] Akon,[22][23] Uhuru, Drake, Tyga and Femi Kuti,[24] among others.
- ^ "Wizkid, Ayo Balogun Biography, Profile, & Life History". Naijagists. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Album Review – Superstar – Wizkid". that1960chick. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD: 'Empire Mates State Of Mind' Album by EME on SPINLET + Listen to "Get Down Tonight" & "Su Mo Mi"". NotJustOk. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Empire Mates State of Mind: The Official EME Album Artwork + Tracklist". xlusivemedia. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Ayo by Wizkid". 17 September 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2014 – via iTunes.
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UKwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos' debuts at No. 10 on Spotify's global album chart". www.pulse.ng. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Wizkid's 'Essence' Enters Hot 100". Billboard. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Beyoncé's 'Brown Skin Girl' Video Is Now Available Outside of 'Black Is King': Watch". www.billboard.com. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Brand New VIDEO: GIRL by Bracket featuring Wizkid". Bracket's "Girl" video. Cruise Nigeria. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Angel Unveils 'Blown Away' Video Ft WizKid". Mobo. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ "Lynxxx's club-banging wedding theme single "Fine Lady" featuring Wizkid is now out. The music video was directed…". Lynxxx's "Fine Lady" video. Golden Icons Magazine. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ Oisagbai, Jude (20 March 2013). "Iyanya and Wizkid in South Africa for video shoot of 'sexy mama'". Iyanya's "Sexy Mama" video. Daily Times of Nigeria. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (7 June 2013). "Wizkid, Wande Coal to release joint Mixtape". Premium Times. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Wande Coal, Wizkid to headline S.W.A.G concert". Vanguard. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ Mgbolu, Charles (28 January 2013). "Mercy Johnson in Aboki remix hype by Ice Prince… thrill or disappointing?". Vanguard. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ ""Slow Down" By R2Bees Featuring Wizkid". R2Bees's "Slow Down" music video. Highlife Radio. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ Ofori-Mensah, Kwadwo (10 February 2012). "New Music : R2bees – Dance (Feat. Wizkid)". OMG Ghana. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Wizkid Announces Wale Collaboration For New Mixtape". HipHopWorldMagazine. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "BN Bytes: Wizkid Collaborates With The Game & Young Jeezy – Watch Wizkid's Pre-2012 BET Awards Interview With Ms. Royalty". Bellanaija. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Wizkid's don't dull remix with Akon leaks". Wizkid's "Dont Dull Remix". OnTV. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "BN Bytes: Wizkid's on a Roll! New Music With Akon". Akon and Wizkid collaboration. Bellanaija. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ^ "Download "Jaiye Jaiye" by Wizkid feat Femi Kuti". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 30 June 2013.