"Wave" is a song by Nigerian singer Asake and the UK drill rapper Central Cee, released on 21 June 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution. The song is from Asake's upcoming album Lungu Boy and was released ahead of his Lungu Boy World Tour.[1][2][3][4]
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| Single by Asake and Central Cee | ||||
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| Released | 21 June 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Ahmed Ololade | |||
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| Producer(s) | Magicsticks | |||
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| "Wave" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
edit"Wave" was produced by Asake's long-time collaborator Magicsticks.[5]
Music video
editThe music video for "Wave" was directed by Edgar Esteves in Nigeria.[6] In the video, Asake and Central Cee, accompanied by friends, are seen gallivanting through different locations and streets in Lagos.[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 82 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 28 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 41 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 6 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Asake features British Rapper Cee in 'Wave'". The Guardian. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake and Central Cee make 'Wave' with new single". NotJustOK. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake Returns With New Single 'Wave' Featuring Central Cee". Leadership News. 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake & Central Cee Blend Their Styles to Perfection On "Wave"". HotNewHipHop. 22 June 2024.
- ^ Oke, Odunmorayo (23 June 2024). "Asake, Central Cee's 'Wave' Achieves 1.082 Million Spotify Streams On Release Day". Guardian Nigeria News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Asake, Central Cee Combine On 'Wave' – It's a Flex". CLASH. 21 June 2024.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.