| "Caro" | ||||
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| Single by Starboy featuring Wizkid and L.A.X | ||||
| from the album Ayo | ||||
| Released | 20 August 2013 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Starboy | |||
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| Producer | Legendury Beatz | |||
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"Caro" is an afropop song collaboratively recorded by Nigerian singers L.A.X and Wizkid. [1] Released as the first official recording by Starboy Entertainment, the song was added as a bonus on Wizkid's album Ayo . [2]
"Caro" serves as the first single recorded by the Starboy Entertainment label. In an interview with Showtime Celebrity, L.A.X said that he met Wizkid through celebrity stylist Tosin Lawani, who introduced him after playing some of his songs for Wizkid. He recalled visiting Wizkid's house around midnight for their first meeting, after which he signed a two-album recording deal with Starboy. While studying in London, L.A.X returned briefly to Nigeria to record new material, and during that period, Wizkid and L.A.X recorded "Caro". [3]
The music video for "Caro" was shot and directed in the United Kingdom by Moe Musa. It was uploaded onto YouTube on 20 August 2013. [4]
"Caro" received frequent airplay and was met with positive reviews. The song was nominated in the "Song of the Year" category at the 2013 African Muzik Magazine Awards, "Hottest Single of the Year" category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and "Best Pop Single" category at the 2014 edition of The Headies.
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [5] |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of the Year | Nominated | [6] | |
| The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated | [7] |