8 Facts you probably didn’t know about Wizkid’s 'Sounds From the Other Side'

Wizkid's 'Sounds From the Other Side' album, released eight years ago, played a significant role in Afrobeats' global rise. Despite being labeled as a mixtape or EP by Wizkid himself, the project took three years to make and featured collaborations with top artists like Drake and Chris Brown.

The album made chart history by debuting at 107 on the US Billboard 200, showcasing Afrobeats' growing influence. 'Sounds From the Other Side' blended Caribbean, Dancehall, and R&B influences to attract a wider international audience. The album's controversial track 'Come Closer' with Drake became a commercial hit, solidifying Wizkid's global presence.

While critics had mixed feelings about the album's Western pop leanings, it remains a pivotal moment in Wizkid's career and the Afrobeats genre's global expansion.