Award-winning artist Kizz Daniel has launched his upcoming album with the release of the eagerly awaited first single, ‘Police’, featuring the iconic six-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and singer-songwriter Johnny Drille. This release signifies a new chapter for Kizz Daniel, establishing the tone for his next era with an upbeat, feel-good track that is rich in infectious melodies, smooth rhythms, and exceptional storytelling.
“Police” is produced by a formidable trio—Ghana’s MOG Beatz (renowned for his work with Sarkodie, Mr Eazi, and King Promise), Nigeria’s Blaise Beatz (whose credits include Chris Brown, Davido, and Simi), alongside Johnny Drille, who also contributes his vocals to the track. Together, they create a sound that merges modern Afrobeat, soul, and global influences into something truly infectious and relatable. With an addictive rhythm and clever lyrics, ‘Police’ emerges as a feel-good anthem designed to inspire movement and joy. Angelique Kidjo infuses her Grammy-winning brilliance, Johnny Drille adds heartfelt emotion, and Kizz Daniel brings his signature flair, resulting in a fun, multi-generational sound that resonates across borders.
“Police” is described as a humorous, light-hearted yet romantic song about a couple with conflicting schedules, leading him to call the police due to his lover’s irresistible charm. With its witty lyrics and captivating melody, the track presents a fresh take on love, seamlessly blending humour with exceptional artistry. The synergy between Kizz Daniel’s distinctive sound, Angelique Kidjo’s legendary charisma and global influence, and Johnny Drille’s velvety vocals makes this collaboration a must-listen.
‘Police’ is now available for streaming on all major digital platforms.
Since his breakout with the cult-classic debut single ‘Woju’ in 2014, Kizz Daniel has continued to be a leading figure in Afrobeats music. His debut album, New Era, was named The Headies ‘Album of the Year’ in 2016, and he received a nomination for The Future Awards Africa the following year. Following the massive success of ‘Nesesari’, Kizz Daniel’s 2018 sophomore album, No Bad Songz, topped the iTunes World Album Chart on its first day of release. Since 2020, the Nigerian sensation has released four critically acclaimed projects: King Of Love, Barnabas, Maverick, and TZA, giving rise to essential Afropop tracks like ‘Boys Are Bad’, ‘Lie’, ‘Rich Till I Die’, ‘Showa’, ‘Marhaba’, and ‘Twe Twe’.
With over four billion streams, two Shazam chart-topping singles, sold-out tours across Africa, North America, and Europe, and over 25 million social media followers, Kizz Daniel is one of the leading figures representing Afrobeats on the global stage. The enigmatic musician embodies the essence of an all-round entertainer, boasting a magnetic tone, captivating lyrics, an alluring stage presence, and an undeniably infectious musicality—attributes evident in all his songs, spanning afrobeats, pop, and R&B, from the classic hit ‘Nesesari’ to the chart-topper ‘Buga’ and fan-favourite ‘Cough (Odo)’, along with everything in between.
Following a highly eventful 2022 that saw the global music sensation achieve significant milestones, including being crowned the most streamed artist in Africa in the first half of the year, releasing the summer’s biggest Afrobeats track with ‘Buga’, and performing at the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony with Diplo and Calvin Harris, 2023 promises to be an even bigger year for Kizz Daniel, highlighted by the success of his fourth studio album, Maverick, his headline performance at the Essence Festival, and a chart-topping collaboration with Becky G, among many other accomplishments from last year.
Click on the link: https://music.empi.re/police to listen to the song.
