Global Afrobeats star Davido links up with Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay on a confident new record titled “I Know Who I Be.”
This one is a statement. Davido does not always need a massive production or a superstar feature list to make a song land, and “I Know Who I Be” is proof of that. The OBO comes through with two rising acts in Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, and the three of them put together something that feels personal and grounded.
The song carries a self-assured energy from start to finish. The title alone tells you the direction Davido is going with this one – this is a record about identity, knowing your worth, and not needing outside validation to feel solid in who you are. It is the kind of message that resonates regardless of where you are in life.
Davido – I Know Who I Be Production
Production-wise, “I Know Who I Be” sits in that smooth Afrobeats pocket that Davido has always moved comfortably in. The beat is not trying to be the loudest thing you have heard this week – it just creates the right atmosphere for the message to breathe and the vocals to sit properly.
Jazzwrld brings a melodic touch to the record that adds a different layer without pulling things off course. There is a softness in the delivery that complements the harder confidence of the song’s overall theme nicely.
GL_Ceejay steps in and holds their own. The feature does not feel like a filler slot – there is a genuine contribution there, and it makes the record feel more complete because of it.
Davido himself sounds focused and intentional on “I Know Who I Be.” No unnecessary flexing, just a man comfortable enough in his own skin to say exactly what he means over a beat that suits the mood perfectly.
This is the kind of Davido record that grows on you. Give it a few plays and let it settle – “I Know Who I Be” rewards patience.
Davido fans, what’s your take on “I Know Who I Be Ft. Jazzwrld & GL_Ceejay”? Drop your comments below.
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