Nigerian producer TiMi (TiMibeat) pulls together a stacked lineup on “Do or Die,” bringing in Ric Hassani, Timi Dre, Lovn, Morello, Bensh47, and Kpee for one massive collaborative record.
This one continues a real pattern for him. TiMi’s already built a reputation for these large-scale collaborative cuts, records like “Soldier II” pulled together Kpee, Priesst, Ish Kevin, and KidFromKigali the same way. Ric Hassani brings his own soul-and-pop pedigree from Port Harcourt into the mix here, while Timi Dre’s Afro-fusion background adds another layer entirely. That many distinct voices on one beat only works when the producer really knows how to arrange it, and TiMi’s proven he does.
Production stays spacious and warm, built to hold multiple vocal styles without anyone getting buried. Afro-fusion textures blend with soulful undertones throughout, giving each artist their own pocket to work within. Nothing here feels crowded despite the sheer number of voices involved.
Timi Dre, Lovn, Morello, Bensh47, and Kpee each take their turn afterward, layering different textures across the record’s runtime. Every voice stays distinct, yet the whole thing moves as one connected story.
Do or Die works because TiMi treats six different artists like one cohesive band, not a crowded feature list.
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