“Essence” Makes TIME ‘Best Songs for 2021’
“Essence” the groundbreaking single from Wizkid’s ”Made In Lagos” album was recently listed by Time as one of the Top Best Songs in 2021. Since its release in 2020, the global hit has topped various charts.
Also on Time’s list of Top Best Songs in 2021 are international singers Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Farruko and El Alfa.
“Essence” is a song by Nigerian superstar singer and Grammy winner Wizkid. The song featured vocals from Tems, Nigeria’s fastest rising afrobeats singer. ”Essence” is the 4th track from Wizkid’s fourth studio album, “Made in Lagos”. It was produced by P2J and Legendury Beatz.
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The single is the first Nigerian song in history to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200. In August 2021, a remix with an additional feature from Canadian singer Justin Bieber was released which appears on the deluxe edition of the album. ”Essence” also received a nomination at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Performance.
Here’s what Time said about ”Essence”
“Wizkid’s sultry “Essence” was already a standout track on his 2020 album, Made in Lagos, thanks to a dulcet assist from fellow Nigerian artist Tems, but the Afrobeats star’s hit became ubiquitous in 2021 after he released a remix featuring Justin Bieber alongside Tems. The song’s seductive beat and lush vocals make it one of the easiest, luxurious sonic experiences of the year, an ode to longing, to lust, and yes, to love.”