“10 Kilo Na My Forte!” – Davido Opens Up on His Signature Afro-Caribbean R&B Sound
When it comes to owning his lane and staying true to his musical roots, Davido no dey ever slack. In a recent interview, the Afrobeats heavyweight gave fans small insight into one of the standout tracks on his new album – “10 Kilo.” And if you know Davido well, this one no go surprise you.
“It’s one of my favourite records on the album. That’s like a typical Davido record – Afro-Caribbean R&B. That’s what I do. That’s my forte,” he confidently said.
Simple, sharp, and straight to the point – “10 Kilo” is not just a track; it’s a full-blown expression of OBO’s musical identity. For over a decade, Davido don dey master the art of blending sounds from Africa, the Caribbean, and smooth R&B vibes, and this song na just another reminder say the man sabi.
From early hits like “Fall,” “If,” and “Assurance,” to international smashes like “Blow My Mind” with Chris Brown and “Unavailable,” Davido don already carve a space for himself in that sweet zone where rhythm meets romance. “10 Kilo” just carry that same vibe, but with even more polish and depth.
Make we no lie – the beat dey sweet, the melodies dey smooth, and Davido’s delivery dey very on point. You go feel am for body. Whether na heartbreak, deep love, or soft flex, the song tap into that emotional energy while still being a banger wey you go fit whine waist to.
This song no try too hard to impress, because e no need to. It’s Davido doing what he does best. That Afro-Caribbean R&B fusion no be trend for him – na lifestyle. He no dey chase clout or force international appeal. Instead, he dey stay original and still dey win globally.
And as the album title – “5IVE” – suggests, Davido no come to play. Every track dey carefully crafted, and “10 Kilo” stand out as one of those gems wey go stick with fans for long. This no be just another album filler – this na vibe wey go last.
By confidently calling it a “typical Davido record,” OBO dey remind us say he sabi him sound pass anybody. And in this age wey artists dey jump from one genre to another for numbers, Davido dey proudly stick to his lane – and that lane dey very clear: Afrobeats with a splash of island groove and R&B sweetness.
So if you never stream “10 Kilo,” abeg no dull yourself. Whether you dey chop heartbreak or you dey in love, this jam go hit the right spot.