Fireboy DML and Take A Daytrip team up for “Story,” a fusion of Afrobeats, alt-R&B, and pop. Produced by Take A Daytrip, this track is a defining moment in Fireboy’s 2025 run.
Fireboy DML collaborates with American production duo Take A Daytrip for “Story,” released on April 23, 2025, under YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. The track is part of the Sprite Limelight session and follows his 2024 album Adedamola and single Everyday. Take A Daytrip, known for their work on Industry Baby and Lucid Dreams, brings an experimental edge to Fireboy’s Afrobeats sound.
“Story” blends Afrobeats, alt-R&B, and pop, with Fireboy delivering a reflective narrative on heartbreak, healing, and personal growth. His lyrics assert independence and resilience, rejecting attempts to rewrite his journey. The chorus, “Dem man tryna change my story, but shout out to the ones that know me,” highlights his determination. His verse, “Man, I’m 5 years deep, it’s a little change, I don’t even have to speak, cause they know my name,” acknowledges his rise since Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps in 2019.
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Take A Daytrip’s production shifts between ethereal and intense, featuring ambient synths, gentle shakers, and a saxophone melody that enhances the song’s emotional depth. Fireboy hinted at the track’s intensity in a pre-release statement, crediting Sprite Limelight for the creative opportunity.
Fireboy DML, born Adedamola Adefolahan, has been a leading figure in Afrobeats, with albums like Apollo and Playboy earning critical acclaim. Take A Daytrip, consisting of David Biral and Denzel Baptiste, brings their Grammy-nominated expertise to the collaboration. “Story” showcases Fireboy’s growth as a storyteller and his willingness to experiment while staying true to his Nigerian roots. The track is gaining traction, positioning itself as a defining moment in his 2025 run.
Fireboy DML – “Story” (ft. Take A Daytrip)
Produced by Take A Daytrip (David Biral, Denzel Baptiste)
April 23, 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
