Wizkid taps Justin Bieber on the remix of his global smash single “Essence”

Nigerian pop superstar Wizkid is taking the global music charts by storm with the success of his new single “Essence”—now bolstered even further with a remix version featuring multi-platinum artist Justin Bieber and fellow Afro-pop singer Tems.

Currently making waves in the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200, “Essence” has received glowing reviews from various music publications worldwide, with NME praising its Afro-Latin production and Afrobeats percussion for evoking “a sense of homecoming.”

According to Fader, Bieber’s contribution to the infectious summer jam “switches things up” and adds a bit of pop sheen to the mix. 

The Kid Laroi’s “Stay” tops Spotify and Apple Music charts in the Philippines

Australian rapper and singer The Kid Laroi continues to gain international success as “Stay,” his inescapable duet with Justin Bieber, rises to No. 1 on both Spotify and Apple Music charts in the Philippines.

To date, the synth-driven pop jam has reached the summit of several global music markets, including the United States, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and his home country, Australia. 

Aside from topping the streaming platforms in the Philippines, “Stay” lands prominent placements on several mainstream radio charts in Metro Manila such as Magic 89.9 (peak at No. 4), RX 93.1 (peak at No. 7), 99.5 Play FM (peak at No. 2), 87.5 REPUBLIKA FM1 (No. 18), and Barangay LS 97.1 (peak at No. 10).