Wizkid Reveals He Recorded Hit Songs While Seated
Wizkid Captured Relaxed and Stylish in His Car, Discusses His Unique, Stress-Free Approach to Music Production. Credit:gettyimages
Grammy Award-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shared a candid insight into his music creation process, revealing that he recorded all of his popular tracks while seated. In a recent viral video, the Nigerian superstar expressed his relaxed approach to music production, emphasizing his desire to maintain a stress-free environment.
Wizkid, renowned for chart-topping hits like ‘Essence,’ ‘Holla At Your Boy,’ ‘Soco,’ ‘Joro,’ and ‘Ojuelegba,’ disclosed his preference for a low-pressure creative process during the recording sessions.
"All my biggest songs, from 'Holla At Your Boy' to 'Soco', 'Joro', 'Ojuelegba', I recorded them sitting down,"
he explained.
Further elaborating on his disdain for conventional promotional activities, Wizkid stated,
"You see promo, I hate doing that sht. You know press, I hate doing all that sht, bro. I know exactly what the people want."
He highlighted his reliance on understanding his audience and his partnership with producer P2J, who he described as the only person who fully understands his musical vision.
Wizkid's comments underline his philosophy towards achieving global recognition, attributing his success to genuine talent and direct audience connection, rather than through traditional media promotion. This approach, coupled with his laid-back attitude, continues to resonate with fans worldwide, reinforcing his position as a leading figure in the global music industry.