"Danca" | ||||
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Single by AcebergTM | ||||
from the EP Far from Home | ||||
Released | 26 March 2021 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:23 | |||
Label | SJW Entertainment | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ikechukwu Okoronkwo | |||
Producer(s) | Kel-P | |||
AcebergTM singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Danca" on YouTube |
"Danca" is a song by Nigerian musician AcebergTM, on his debut extended play Far from Home . It is the lead song on the EP, released officially on 26 March 2021 by SJW Entertainment, and distributed through ONErpm. Written by AcebergTM and produced by Kel-P. Characterized as a blend of Afropop and Amapiano, [1] with lyrics about a hot and spicy lady who has the moves to put on him. [2] The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics and peaked on 31 May 2021, at number thirty-three on TurnTable Top 50. [3]
He was discovered by Sir Justine, who eventually signed him to his imprint SJW Entertainment in 2020. [4] He released "Danca" on 26 March 2021, as the lead, single off his debut extended play Far from Home , released on 16 April 2021, through SJW Entertainment, and produced by Kel-P. According to SA Hip Hop Mag, "‘Danca’ is a perfect blend of Afropop mixed with Amapiano beats". [1]
On 19 April 2021, he tells Boomplay "Danca is just like a party jam, mostly I do rap and I just wanted something people could like vibe to. Just have everybody connecting to the music and have fun." [5] During his interview he further revealed "Kel-P played the instrumental for me and I was like, this is hard and I just did what I know how to do on it.” [5]
In review for The Native Fresh Meat: Best New Artist class of May 2021 edition, the editor-in-chief Tami Makinde said "Kel P weaves a thrumming Amapiano-influenced beat, merging it with gorgeous horns that compliment[ sic ] the confessional feel of the single." [6] On 19 April 2021, "Danca", debuted at 44 on TurnTable Top 50 chart, and peaked on the week of May 31, 2021, at number 33. [3] On 20 April 2021, during it debut week on TurnTable, it ranked at number 25 on Top 50 Airplay, [7] and Top 50 Streaming songs in Nigeria. [8] On 26 April 2021, it debut on Apple Music Top 100 Alternative Songs chart at number 1 in Nigeria. [9]
As of 19 July 2022, "Danca" has received 628 thousand streams on Spotify, [10] and 128 thousand streams on Boomplay. [11]
The music video for "Danca" was directed by Ademola Falomo, and was released on 16 April 2021. [12] As of July 2022, it has received 1 million views on YouTube.
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Nigeria Top 50 ( TurnTable ) | 33 |
Nigeria Top 50 Airplay ( TurnTable ) | 25 |
Nigeria Top 50 Streaming ( TurnTable ) | 25 |
Nigeria Top 100 Alternative Songs (Apple Music) | 1 |
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