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Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Davido drops 5ive album featuring Chris Brown, Becky G, Victoria Monét and more global collaborators
Davido has released his fifth studio album, 5ive, via Davido Music Worldwide, RCA Records, and Sony Music UK. The 17-track project, out April 18, features global collaborations and marks a major milestone for the Afrobeats star. The album includes previously released singles like 'Awuke' featuring YG Marley, 'Funds' with Odumodublvck and Chike, and 'Be There Still.' Collaborators on other tracks include Victoria Monét ('Offa Me'), Becky G ('Tek'), Chris Brown ('Titanium'), and Shenseea and 450 ('R&B'). Additional appearances come from Musa Keys, Victony, Tayc, Dadju, and Omah Lay. In a statement, Davido described the album as deeply personal and reflective of his artistic evolution. 'This 5ive album? Man, it means everything to me. It's more than just a number — it's a statement of where I stand, five albums in,' he said. 'Getting to work with artists that I love and respect from all over the world on this project was a blessing. Different sounds, different cultures, but one vibe! This one right here shows my growth, my journey and where I am now in my life and my artistry.' The release follows Davido's 2023 album Timeless, which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's World Albums chart and No. 37 on the Billboard 200. That project earned a Grammy nomination for best global music album, while its single 'Unavailable' featuring Musa Keys hit No. 3 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Davido received another nomination this year for 'Sensational' with Chris Brown and Lojay, which marked both artists' Billboard Hot 100 debuts.
South China Morning Post
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet the reggae-star grandson of Bob Marley, singer-songwriter YG Marley
YG Marley is following in his legendary grandfather Bob Marley's footsteps. Photo: @ygmarley AP Fame and celebrity The late, great Bob Marley is the undisputed king of reggae. And for music lovers of a certain age, Lauryn Hill, who had a long-term relationship with his son Rohan, is one of the greatest singers of her generation. It should come as no surprise then that their progeny are finding success in the family business. Hill's third child, Joshua Omaru Marley, performs as YG Marley and is making a name for himself as a reggae star like his grandfather. Last October he paired up with Nigerian superstar and four-time Grammy nominee Davido on Afrobeats track 'Awuke', and most recently worked with 'I Know What You Want' rapper Busta Rhymes on the track 'Treasure & Gold'. His own debut single, 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight', was released in December 2023 and certified platinum at the end of 2024. YG Marley (centre) with mother Lauryn Hill and her former Fugees bandmate, Wyclef Jean. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram So who is YG Marley and what do you need to know about the reggae sensation? YG Marley is the third of six siblings A Hill-Marley family album. Photo: @mslaurynhill/Instagram Marley, 23, is the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley and the son of Lauryn Hill and Marley's son, Rohan Marley. He's the third of Hill's six children, five of whom she shares with Rohan, the others being Zion, Selah , John and Sarah. The father of Hill's youngest child, Micah, 13, has not been disclosed. He is the proud father of three YG Marley with his three children. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram In 2021, Marley introduced his first child – a son named Caleb – and in June 2023 posted a photo on Instagram suggesting he'd added twins to his brood. As for the mother's identity, he's keeping that private and there's no word on his current relationship status.
