"Don't Dull" | ||||
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Single by Wizkid | ||||
from the album Superstar | ||||
Released | 4 December 2010 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Afrobeats | |||
Length | 4:39 | |||
Label | Empire Mates Entertainment | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ayodeji Balogun | |||
Producer(s) | Samklef | |||
Wizkid singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Don't Dull" on YouTube |
"Don't Dull" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. Produced entirely by Samklef, the song was released as the third single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). The song's production features talking drums and is infused with traditional Nigerian elements. A departure from Wizkid's teen heartthrob sound, "Don't Dull" showcases the singer's indigenous influences and street appeal. [2]
In a review for The Native magazine, Debola Abimbolu said "Don't Dull" "established Wizkid's street appeal" and called it a "cult classic". [2]
Akon was featured on the official remix. A snippet of the remix was leaked on 26 October 2011. [3] NotJustOk reported that both parties didn't set a release date. [3] According to an article posted on the website Information Nigeria, Akon expressed interest in collaborating with Wizkid after watching him perform at an event in the UK. [4]
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Nigeria | 4 December 2010 | Digital download | Empire Mates Entertainment |
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