ATLANTA, UNITED STATES of AMERICA (www.georgebritton.com) – American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Kanye Omari West, professionally known for his musicianship as Kanye West (YE) has sampled Nigerian Afro-beats star, Davido’s hit single “IF” to be more Christian related.
The American entrepreneur and fashionista in collaboration with his choir, was filmed performing the Gospel rendition of the afrobeat song. In the clip, the Grammy award-winning rapper who was garbed in a blue sweatshirt can be seen nodding his head to the rendition of the choir.
Ever since his conversion the “Jesus Walks” rapper continues to find ways to make his new calling, gospel music more relatable. His music has spanned a broad range of styles, incorporating an eclectic range of influences including hip hop, soul, baroque pop, electro, indie rock, synth-pop, industrial, and gospel.
Although “If” was released in February of 2017, it was re-released as track 5 on Davido’s recently released “A Good Time”. The song won Best Pop Single and Song of the Year at The Headies 2018.
“Fall” a song Davido released in 2017 is the artiste’s most successful crossover song. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the song was one of the top 100 most Shazam’d singles in America in January 2019, and was also a top 10 record on Shazam in New York. In February 2019, “Fall” became the longest-charting Nigerian pop song in Billboard history. In 2019, it was ranked at number 163 on Pitchfork’s list of the 200 Best Songs of the 2010s.
Watch Davido – If below;
