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.
Big Gonzila & Big bird... give these legends their flowers right now...
This is my second favourite song of Seun Kuti after Black Woman👌🏽❤️
Grammy worthy. On repeat👌🏽
GOD!!! Reviving the good old times spirit. The Ancestors definitely jubilate at this ONE!!❤
Shots and Gong!!!🔥👑🌪️⚡... What a time to be alive. AFRIKA✊🏿🖤
Yes Iyah 🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥
No doubt Fela and Marley have raised back to life 👏🏾👏🏾. Dis masterpiece is 🔥🔥.
Shout out to VDM for this...Bless up brotherly!
Actually, these are the kinds of TIMELESS GBEDU that should be ramping up BILLIIONS OF VIEWS❤🎉
Is there any Ratel geng here❤❤
This is iconic.
A song from 2 sons of 2 world legends
Feature we never knew we needed😫
Sons of legends
Absolutely Legendary 🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️
Na song be dis now... God bless you big bird Kuti. "I too busy being myself"
Kuti x Marley - two legendary families.
Baba keep the flame of Afrobeat burning 🔥🔥🔥🌍
Well done my favourite Seun Kuti the most sound and intelligent public figure of his generation ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. Thank you for being You!!!❤❤❤❤
NUFF RESPECT. I LOVE IT. 2 LEGENDS
Reality music 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can imagine how great Fela Kuti and great Bob Marley would feel. I'm sure they are smiling. Peace ✌️ and love ❤️.
You may not like this song until you highhh!!
I love it
Well done seun this song too legit I wonder why songs like this don't trend anymore
This is pure Spiritaul and Vibes cooked together for consumption.
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.
Team VDM
You enjoy this music more with some good kush
I will be back here 5 years later to check my likes 👍 👌 😄 😉 ☺️
DJ TOKUNBO fela rise kuti excellent ❤seun kuti dey free D Marley ❤ Nigeria glory Jamaica level word worldwide friendship family ❤❤
Vdm God bless you… no money worshippers over here
This song is for VDM 🔥 we no de worship money
Long time i have had Afro Jazz function. This song is dope, looking for a cinematic movie for this Banger
Seun be king
The first 40 seconds was pure Fela.
Fathers were strong liberation's fighters, now two sons keep the fire burning!
VDM got us here
Big tune! One love
Oga dey your dey make I dey my dey. I know get time to oppress to impress. I’m too busy being myself.. 😊
Giants 🔥
VDM POWER ❤❤❤❤
Master of sound ❤
South african is here 🎉❤
Omo Seun this music no be for smally! Arrangements dey cry!!! 🔥
LOUD AM
Seun and Jnr Gong. fire!
Love one Time ❤💜
No be everybody dey worship money....true Yan.....bigup seun kuti
Legendary ❤🎉🎉🎉
Truly, ''Marley and Fela never died but multiplied''
Legendary 🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
Masterpiece 😫❤️❤️
Wow, this is nice
See how am dancing plus nice lyrics
Love 💕 this music so much baba
From VDM
🔥🔥 Great song.
Here because of VDBM ❤❤❤❤
Real Afro-beat Song 🎵 👌 ❤️ 🎶 ♥️ 🙌
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Great song
Well arranged. Well done, Seun! Kudos to Damian for blending in perfectly. That takes a lot of work and intelligence.
Dis is a madness
VDM brought me here
First time listening to seun kuti, ❤
Same here
nice one from the two sons of my legend issa banger
Wonderful music... This music will be taught in school.. reppin from Brighton
We pray to the Most High that our children make us proud too. Omoluabi's
Now the ancestors co-signed this 🔥
Team VDM oyeh
how can i like more than once ?
Royalties of conscious music
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wow wow wow!!, the composing is amazing!!
VDM🙏🏿👌🏿
IF DISS SONGS NO SWEET MAKE I BEND, WE IN DIASPORA KNOWS GOOD MUSIC WHEN WE SEE ONE
Big up and blessing from Réunion island Indian ocean.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
True son of a legendary who only stands for the truth ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ one love sir seun
This is the music for the soul coming from legendary bloodline
From VDM😊
❤Omo this song hit hard
Lovely music 😊
Two legendary sons !!!!!!! Big flex!!!!!
Legendary sons of Legends
Who else came from VDM??
Lol😂
Such a coincidence 😮
We many here.VDM❤
See us
Yesoo😊
Great guitar sound
I don’t even know the lyric of most music that I love
The Prince Kuti
My African history teacher 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
From great families
Vdm brought me here
Deep message one love 💕
Blue bloods of revolutionary music
The Jazz rhythm is crazy.. I love this 🔥🔥🔥
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.
Fela will be proud of you anywhere him dey.
Legendary music 🎶 🎵 🙌 👌 ❤️ 👏
VDM brought me here 😅
This is tight, I dey my dey 😂
Need an EP or album
❤❤
Here for the bassline 😮😮... that's some heck of a groove..
Adding this to my jazz playlist
Coming here to subscribe and watch cuz of the public support for VDM
Quintessential Kuti. Great piece of music.