Afrobeats royalty Wande Coal and Tiwa Savage join forces on a tender love record titled “Must Be Love” from the King Coal album.
Out of all the collaborations on the King Coal project, this one feels the most intimate. On “Oshe,” Wizkid appears on a track that is all swagger and energy, while “Must Be Love” slows things down and allows emotion to take over, demonstrating the range of Wande Coal as a curator and not just a vocalist. Placing this kind of record on the same album as higher-energy cuts gives the project breathing room and emotional variety.
A Long Overdue Pairing
Wande Coal and Tiwa Savage have both been pillars of Nigerian music for well over a decade. Yet surprisingly, their collaborative catalogue is thinner than most people would expect. So “Must Be Love” feels long overdue. Both artists carry a vocal maturity that suits this type of record perfectly. Wande Coal’s deep, textured tone sits well alongside Tiwa Savage’s smoother, more melodic delivery. They aren’t in competition with each other. They exchange lines and harmonies in a way that feels even and purposeful.
Mood and Message
“Must Be Love” is a low-key, cozy slow-burner of a love song that doesn’t try too hard. The instrumentation is kept low-key and cozy, giving each vocalist room to breathe throughout the arrangement. Wande Coal takes a steady and composed approach, rather than going for dramatic vocal moments. That discipline ultimately makes the song resonate more because it enables the words and tune to bear the emotional load. Tiwa Savage matches that same energy and adds her own warmth to the record without shifting its direction.
Where It Fits on King Coal
The King Coal album already features massive names like Wizkid, BNXN, Ruger, and Qing Madi. However, “Must Be Love” holds its own within that lineup because it occupies a lane none of the other features touch. Every strong album needs a moment where things get quiet and personal, and this is that moment for King Coal. It’s the kind of track you’ll keep coming back to after the louder records have had their initial run.
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