Drake teams up with Nigerian star Wizkid and British singer Kyla on “One Dance,” a global hit from his Views album.
The track brings together dancehall rhythms and Afrobeats, creating a sound that works just as well at parties as it does on late-night playlists. Wizkid adds his signature touch to the record, helping give it a flavour that connected with listeners across different markets. Meanwhile, Kyla’s vocals come from a sample of her earlier song “Do You Mind,” giving the track part of its familiar melody.
Produced by Nineteen85, with Noah “40” Shebib and Wizkid credited as co-producers, “One Dance” became one of Drake’s biggest records. The collaboration also gave Wizkid another major moment on the international stage, bringing Nigerian music closer to mainstream audiences around the world.
It reached number one on the UK Official Singles Chart and remained there for fifteen weeks. It helped cement “One Dance” as a defining crossover hit of its time.
Even years later, the rhythm remains familiar to Afrobeats fans who remember when the song dominated parties and radio playlists. Queue up “One Dance” again and tell us, was Wizkid’s contribution the secret ingredient that made this record special?
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