Key Points:
- Davido’s fourth studio album, ‘Timeless,’ comprises 17 tracks and includes collaborations with well-known international artists.
- The album marks Davido’s return to social media following a break to mourn his son’s passing.
- Promotional activities for ‘Timeless’ include a curated Spotify playlist, a captivating trailer, and three concerts at notable venues in New York, London, and Lagos.
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| Birth Name | David Adedeji Adeleke |
| Birth Date | November 21, 1992 |
| Birth Place | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Afro-pop, Afro-fusion |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur |
| Years Active | 2011–present |
| Labels | DMW, Columbia, Sony Music Entertainment |
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian superstar Davido has released his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Timeless,’ on March 31, 2023, through Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Columbia Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. The album features 17 tracks and includes collaborations with international artists such as Skepta, Angelique Kidjo, Asake, Focalistic, and The Cavemen.
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, officially announced the album’s release date on Instagram on March 21, 2023. This marked Davido’s return to social media following a hiatus to mourn the loss of his three-year-old son. The artist briefly resurfaced during his performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.
To promote the album, a captivating trailer showcasing tour footage and behind-the-scenes clips accompanied the announcement. In the video, Davido can be seen penning a heartfelt note as he narrates the journey leading up to the album’s creation. He cites the book of Ecclesiastes as a source of inspiration for the album, emphasizing the idea that there is a time for everything.
Davido revealed in an interview with Rolling Stone that the album was almost complete by June 2022. To build anticipation, he collaborated with Spotify to create the “Timeless Afro Playlist,” a curated selection of Afrobeats tracks he considers timeless, featuring artists like Wizkid, Tekno, and Mr Eazi.
On March 29, 2023, Davido unveiled the complete track listing for ‘Timeless‘ and announced the addition of singers Morravey and Logos Olori to the DMW roster. To mark the album’s release, he will host three concerts from April 2 to April 5, 2023, at the Irving Plaza in New York, Koko in London, and Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | “Over Dem” | 3:18 | |
| 2. | “Feel” | 2:34 | |
| 3. | “In the Garden” (featuring Morravey) | 2:45 | |
| 4. | “Godfather” | 2:50 | |
| 5. | “Unavailable” (featuring Musa Keys) | 2:49 | |
| 6. | “Bop” (featuring Dexta Daps) | 2:41 | |
| 7. | “E Pain Me” | 3:03 | |
| 8. | “Away” | 2:33 | |
| 9. | “Precision” | 3:06 | |
| 10. | “Kante” (featuring Fave) | 3:14 | |
| 11. | “Na Money” (featuring The Cavemen and Angélique Kidjo) | 2:41 | |
| 12. | “U (Juju)” (featuring Skepta) | 3:13 | |
| 13. | “No Competition” (featuring Asake) | 2:36 | |
| 14. | “Picasso” (featuring Logos Olori) | 2:35 | |
| 15. | “For the Road” | 2:27 | |
| 16. | “LCND” | 2:50 | |
| 17. | “Champion Sound” (featuring Focalistic) | David Adeleke, Lethabo Sebetso | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 49:12 |
The album ‘Timeless‘ includes collaborations with established artists Skepta, Angelique Kidjo, Asake, Focalistic, The Cavemen, Fave, Musa Keys, and Dexta Daps, as well as emerging talents Morravey and Logos Olori.
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| Song Title | Champion Sound |
| Artist | Davido featuring Focalistic |
| Album | Timeless |
| Released | November 19, 2021 |
| Genre | Afrobeats |
| Length | 3:57 |
| Label | DMW, Columbia, Sony Music Entertainment |
| Writer(s) | David Adeleke, Lethabo Sebetso |
Fans can now stream and download this exceptional album, which promises to be a milestone in Davido’s illustrious career below.