Davido initially previewed "Funds" via an Instagram post on 5 December 2024. In the accompanying caption,he announced:"We Not Waiting Though! Tonight at midnight I'm dropping a single 'Funds' with @odumodublvck and @officialchike."[3] Furthermore,he disclosed that the track would be featured on his forthcoming fifth studio album,5ive.[4]
"Funds" was subsequently released on 6 December 2024,via Columbia Records,as the second single from Davido's fifth studio album,5ive. The song was made available for digital download and streaming.[5]
Composition and lyrics
"Funds" is a fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano styles,written by David Adeleke,Tochukwu Ojogwu,Chike Osebuka,and Mizzle,and produced by Ucee.[6] The song's duration is three minutes and twenty-seven seconds. Lyrically,"Funds" explores themes of wealth,street life,and personal pride. Davido's Verse 1 boasts of his affluent lifestyle and extravagant spending. Odumodublvck's Verse 2 recounts experiences of street life and its accompanying vibes. Chike's Verse 3 is characterised by sensual appeals and pride.[7] Notably,"Funds" samples South African music icon Brenda Fassie's classic hit "Vul' Indlela".[8]
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