American rapper\u00a0Nicki Minaj\u00a0has revealed the inspiration behind her collaboration with\u00a0Davido\u00a0on \u201cIf It\u2019s Okay.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nicki shared that her vision for the song was to blend her signature hip-hop energy with the vibrant essence of Afrobeats. She believed Davido, with his catchy melodies and lyrical brilliance, was the perfect collaborator to bring that unique vibe to life.<\/p>\n
Praising Davido as an exceptional writer and melody maker, Nicki expressed her delight in working with him, citing their mutual respect as a key factor in their creative synergy.<\/p>\n
She revealed that she invited Davido to join the project to enhance its Afrobeat tempo and feel, making the track stand out.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhat drew you to Davido for the song \u2018If It\u2019s Okay\u2019? In my opinion, he was an ideal choice for this incredible masterpiece! He was speaking that ish,\u201d the user wrote.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She responded: \u201cThat man is an incredible writer & melody maker. It\u2019s always a pleasure working with him b\/c of our mutual respect for one another<\/p>\n
\u201cI asked him to be a part of it to bring out the Afro beats tempo\/feeling in it a bit more. Nigeria to the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n
The collaboration is part of Nicki\u2019s latest release, \u201cThe Pinkprint (Tenth Anniversary Edition)\u201d, which features four new tracks, including \u201cIf It\u2019s Okay\u201d with Davido and David Guetta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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