Olamide expands his legacy with a surprise drop titled “99,” featuring Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and Daecolm. Produced by Yung Willis and released under YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, the track previews the rapper’s highly anticipated self-titled album expected to arrive mid-June.
Running just over four minutes, the single is built on afro-house foundations, making room for each collaborator to bring in distinct vocal character and style without compromising cohesion. The result is a seamless, high-energy offering timed for peak summer playlists.
Since breaking through with his debut project Rapsodi, Olamide has stayed consistent both as an artist and a label executive. YBNL Nation has grown under his direction, becoming a launchpad for talent like Fireboy DML and Asake, who appears on this latest release. His discography spans over a decade with pivotal records such as YBNL, Street OT, and Carpe Diem, each marking shifts in Nigerian pop and hip-hop scenes.
Seyi Vibez joins the track bringing his emotionally raw delivery, while Asake, known for his Fuji-rooted cadence, injects his now-signature vocal bounce. Young Jonn, a hitmaker in his own right, switches gears from producer to performer, offering a melodic pivot that aligns with the track’s communal energy. British-Nigerian singer Daecolm rounds out the lineup, adding a touch of cross-continental finesse that reinforces Olamide’s global reach.
“99” follows Olamide’s return with the Ikigai EP last year and signals the beginning of a new album cycle. With its release, the YBNL boss continues to bridge eras of sound and artists across the industry. His presence remains critical to the direction of contemporary afropop, both in content and collaboration. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Produced by Yung Willis
9 June 2025
1 Song, 4 minutes
℗ 2025 YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Lyrics
[Intro]
(Giddem!)
(Wi—, Wi—, Wi—, Willis, giddem!)
[Verse 1: Olamide]
To the bank, oh, you know say money, money make her dazzle, oh (Uh-huh)
And I’m feeling funky, ’cause I made a couple milli’ lowkey (Uh-huh)
Money make the world go ’round (Go ’round)
E no do me, I want more (I want more)
Elo lo maje? (How much?)
Padi mi kilonso?
[Chorus: Young Jonn]
Meji, meji
Meji, meji
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
Meji, meji
Meji, meji
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
[Refrain: Asake]
Ah, ah, ’99, nine
Ah, very fine, ah, ’99, nine
[Verse 2: Asake]
All I’m craving is more moolah
I look amazing, live my best life
Let’s go to Paris or Love Island
Baby, don’t dull me (Dull me, don’t dull me, is goin’)
More life, more fun (More fun)
Ko dun kopo (Kopo)
Your body got me losing compo’ (‘Posure)
My amigo, wetego
[Chorus: Young Jonn & Asake]
Meji, meji (Meji, meje)
Meji, meji (Meji, meje)
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
Meji, meji (Meji, meje)
Meji, meji (Meji, meje)
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
[Interlude: Seyi Vibez]
Party like ’99, 1942
Party animal, party
Party like ’99, baby, 1942
[Verse 3: Seyi Vibez]
I give her one time, mm, run it back
Boom, run it back
Omo ologo, when I hit from the back
She go brazy, give me lovin’ right back
‘Cause I move like this, make her do like that
Me I been bad since ’99
I no go lie, I won’t deny that
I no go lie, I won’t deny that
[Verse 4: Seyi Vibez]
Ogo ninu England (Confirm no ni)
Anything I do (Confirm no ni)
Denge pose (Confirm no ni)
Baby, paparazzi (Confirm no ni)
Wu Chan, Wu Chan (Confirm money)
Fuji moto san (Confirm the check)
Pepper dem, (Oshey), oshey pepper sneh
Party like ’99 (I party like, eh-eh)
[Chorus: Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez & Daecolm]
Meji, meji
Meji, meji (I party like, eh-eh)
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
Meji, meji (Make no body stress on me)
Meji, meji (Thing like that, restart, yeah)
I’m gonna party like ’99
Leave all my stressin’ behind tonight
[Verse 5: Daecolm]
Buya Lapha (Lapha)
Buya Lapha, baby, come with me now, how far (Uh-huh)
Need no answer
Body, body only saying to me hola
Hello my darling nice to meet ya
Keep on coming, no, don’t stop
Follow me near, be the leader
I don’t do this for banter, I do this for real
I don’t cheat, I move in
If I slide beside, you might spin
A done deal, a done deal
Who gon’ ask about me, I’m there (I’m there)
I don’t care (Don’t care), about them
I completely turn them insane
I said, what I said
[Outro: Daecolm]
You know I like that, don’t stop, yeah
Ninety-nine but you the only one (Giddem!)
Thing like that, restart yeah
Ninety-nine but you the only one
(Wi—, Wi—, Wi—, Willis, giddem!)
