Nigerian rap veteran Olamide has dropped a new collaborative single titled 99. The track, which hit streaming platforms on Monday, sees the YBNL boss teaming up with some of the industry’s most magnetic voices: Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and British-Nigerian vocalist Daecolm.
99 is not just another feature-heavy Afrobeats drop. It is a textured sonic experiment that fuses diverse musical styles – Afro-fusion, street-hop, soul and amapiano-inspired rhythms into one tightly-packed celebration of street dreams, fast money, and good times.
Olamide anchors the track with his characteristic street-laced flows and unfiltered realism, but he smartly shares the spotlight. Asake, his longtime label signee, delivers his usual hypnotic energy, floating across the beat with confident swagger. Seyi Vibez offers an emotionally resonant verse layered with streetwise wisdom, while Young Jonn injects a light, catchy charm that contrasts well with Daecolm’s smooth, R&B-infused hook.
The synergy among the artists is undeniable. While each brings a different musical flavour, their contributions melt seamlessly into a shared narrative: the hunger for more, the thrill of success, and the need to celebrate both in equal measure.
The chorus, “I am going to party like 99 / Need all my girls to get high tonight” captures the record’s hedonistic centre. But beyond the partying, there’s a deeper reflection on the hustle, the pressure to keep going, and the fine line between wealth and restlessness.
