Seun Kuti & Egypt80 - Dey feat. Damian Marley (Audio)
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Seun Kuti unveils dynamic collaboration with Damian Marley in latest single ‘Dey’, out today on all digital platforms. ‘Dey’ is the first single from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s upcoming album ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’. Kuti and Marley for the first time on a record together: a historic moment for African unity and art.
Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has once again set the music scene ablaze with the announcement of his electrifying new single, ‘Dey’ featuring reggae icon and 4 Grammy Awards winner Damian Marley, which is available today on all major streaming platforms via independent Milan label Record Kicks. This much-anticipated collaboration combines the raw energy of Afrobeat with the rhythmic vibes of reggae, creating a bridge between Nigeria and Jamaica that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide. ‘Dey’ is the first single from the much-awaited new album by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ that will hit the streets on October 4th and that is available for pre-order from today.
Seun Kuti expressed his deep sentiment about the new single ‘Dey’ featuring Damian Marley, emphasizing its special significance. He sees it as a historic moment for African unity, art, and brotherhood, emphasizing the significance of collaborating with Damian Marley, marking the first time Kuti and Marley have been on a record together, symbolizing the rebuilding of a bridge.
“The song depicts African unity and African art,” Seun says. “We are two performers, both from the dynasty of Africa, with a huge continental divide, singing about similar struggles. It doesn’t matter where we are positioned in this world, very few African people receive notability; we are for the most part seen as the underdog. Therefore, this song is all about embracing and championing who we are, regardless.”
Produced by a collaborative dream team of top-tier producers that includes superstar Lenny Kravitz (executive producer) and Fela Kuti and Egypt 80’s original producer Sodi Marciszewer (artistic producer), ‘Dey’ delivers a timeless fusion of sounds that pays homage to the rich musical traditions of both Nigeria and Jamaica while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.
With its pulsating rhythms and infectious melodies, ‘Dey’ is set to become a timeless anthem that transcends borders and resonates with listeners from all walks of life. Seun Kuti and Damian Marley's collaboration is a celebration of cultural fusion and musical innovation, showcasing the rich tapestry of sounds that define contemporary African and Caribbean music.
Seun Kuti is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter renowned for his captivating performances and socially conscious music. He is the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun has spent most of his life preserving and extending his father's political and musical legacy as the leader of his father's former band Egypt 80. As a developing saxophonist and percussionist, he entered the formal ranks of the band before he was 12. In 1997 when Fela passed, in fulfilment of his father's wishes, Seun assumed the mantle as head of Egypt 80 and he has run it ever since.
During his career, Seun Kuti released 4 albums with Egypt 80: ‘Many Things’ (2008), ‘From Africa with Fury: Rise for Knitting Factory Records’ (2011), coproduced by Brian Eno and John Reynolds, ‘A Long Way Beginning’ (2014) and the Grammy nominated ‘Black Times’ (2018) that included a feature from Carlos Santana. They also released numerous EPs. Seun has played for enthusiastically receptive audiences globally and collaborated with many great artists. In 2022, he joined forces with Roots frontman and MC extraordinaire Black Thought in the EP ‘African Dreams’. In 2023, Seun collaborated on Janelle Monae's ‘The Age of Pleasure’ (Grammy nominee for Album Of The Year) with the two singles 'Float' and 'Knows Better', teamed up with Talib Kweli and MadLib for their album ‘Liberation 2’ on the song ‘Nat Turner’ featuring Cassper Nyovest and released a new version of the single ‘Bad Man Lighter’ with Black Thought, featuring Vic Mensa.
I will be back here 5 years later to check my likes 👍 👌 😄 😉 ☺️
You going to prison or something? You know you can’t cash in likes, right?
Kuti x Marley - two legendary families.
Big Gongzilla & Big bird... give these legends their flowers right now...
*GONGzilla
Oga dey your dey make I dey my dey. I know get time to oppress to impress. I’m too busy being myself.. 😊
Lion no dey born goat. Seun the son of our music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The youths are finally coming of age. VDM is gradually driving this movement. Big ups.
This is classical Afrobeat!
Have you listened to Seun Kuti 's latest single, "Dey?'' It's coming six years after his last, Grammy nominated project, "Black Times '', a collaborative effort with Damian Marley, son of late, legendary Reggae icon, Bob Marley. It's fantastic! Seun is about to rest the debate about the Afrobeat (s) music genre and reclaim his family's dominance. Clean, revolutionary lyrics, inspirational message, perfect arrangement, complete musicianship! That song is from another planet. Just stream and listen.
This is my second favourite song of Seun Kuti after Black Woman👌🏽❤️
Fela and Bob would be real proud of this masterpiece! One love! 🇳🇬🇯🇲❤️
Now the ancestors co-signed this 🔥
Long time i have had Afro Jazz function. This song is dope, looking for a cinematic movie for this Banger
I came from Janelle album the track Seun and Egypt are in it was suggested and when I saw collab with Damian I almost fell off my seat I clicked immediately and it's GREAT ❤❤❤
We pray to the Most High that our children make us proud too. Omoluabi's
Well arranged. Well done, Seun! Kudos to Damian for blending in perfectly. That takes a lot of work and intelligence.
Shout out to VDM for this...Bless up brotherly!
VDM POWER ❤❤❤❤
GOD!!! Reviving the good old times spirit. The Ancestors definitely jubilate at this ONE!!❤
Wonderful music... This music will be taught in school.. reppin from Brighton
Baba keep the flame of Afrobeat burning 🔥🔥🔥🌍
Well done seun this song too legit I wonder why songs like this don't trend anymore
Good things hidden from people
Truly, ''Marley and Fela never died but multiplied''
Wow wow wow!!, the composing is amazing!!
This is the music for the soul coming from legendary bloodline
Well done my favourite Seun Kuti the most sound and intelligent public figure of his generation ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you for being You!!!❤❤❤❤
Ladies and gentlemen, Big Bird Kuti & Jr Gong👏👏👏
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Man this song bring lot of memories
Seun and Damian...making the connections for greater works ahead!!! Kudos.
Get the Sax 🔥🔥🔥
😢nah this person me i follow.. Iya l'aya enibody... . Omo baba l'awa follow ooo. I just wan dey.... Ma fi ejo pami 😂❤🎉
Fela will be proud of you anywhere him dey.
From VDM😊
Baba Walahi you're not a B@$T@RD. Like father like Son. 🎷 🎷 🎷 On Point 👉👉👉
Great song.
Dream feat!!
U need your headphones or very good speaker to appreciate this musical intelligence...
First time hearing him sing 👍🏾👍🏾 heard this on vdm page big seun
bigs up bro.
The Jazz rhythm is crazy.. I love this 🔥🔥🔥
Love from Gh 🇬🇭
Where do you think Seun should build his shrine in Ghana
I know a spiritual collaboration when I see one... Nice one
Wonderful music 🎶 big up Seun Kuti and Damian Marley
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The vibe is easy and lyrics relatably simple.
... Big bird...
What a combination
GRAMMY MUSIC
More power to you, Big Bird
Original Sound real afro.
Will be back 3 years later
From VDM
Damian Marley seun kuti keep da inner fya burning more fya AAA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Nigeria to Jamaica
VDM thanks for bringing us here
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Opening seconds; already supreme music!
Music for da soul, Graci!
I like the sound
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Music for mature minds 🔥🔥
Rhythm Dey cry🔥🔥🔥 beautiful music ❤🙌🙌
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Lovely song . Even the instruments blended with the vocals ❤🔥
If you no u like very dark man like.
LAST BORN VS LAST BORN 🔥🔥🔥
I can’t wait to attend his concert
Big Bird and the Lion in the Jungle💫
Wow…. Just wow… beautiful music
Seun and Jnr Gong. fire!
❤❤❤❤❤Seun and Davido is the best artist in Africa ❤
Nice music my brother, you're really your father son, it's person the born us we resemble with voice.
I can hear him
Me I no fit worship money ooo
Seun be king
RATELS MOUNT HERE.......THANKS BIGBIRD FOR THIS REALITY EXPRESSIONS
Love one Time ❤💜
You may not like this song until you highhh!!
I love it
VDM brought me here 😅
Best ever🔥🔥🔥🔥❤
Nah Samclef bring me here, the song sweet nah !!🎉
good collaboration
Big up and blessing from Réunion island Indian ocean.
I seen Damian Marley had to check it out!!!
Seun nice one more of this bro
VDM brought me here
Whats that?
, did VDM talk about seun ? I ve not seen the video..
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❤classic work
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Deep message one love 💕
seun omo baba well done well done marley too
❤❤❤❤❤ one love to those who just won Dey!!.
Sharp ❤❤❤❤
Long live baba fela De Great
egbon. En gbemi debe oloun ❤
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From great families
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Nice one boss🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I come from vdm
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Good one brother ❤❤