The track was announced the day before,on Savage's Twitter page.[2]
Composition
"Loaded" incorporates a blend of musical styles,including Afrobeats,Fuji,and amapiano,combined with elements of choral vocals and melodramatic string arrangements. The production,handled by Magicsticks,emphasizes layered instrumentation with syncopated percussion and a textured soundscape. Asake's verses highlight themes of confidence and self-assurance,delivered with a distinctive flow that complements the intricate production. Tiwa Savage's contribution includes a bold acknowledgment of a leaked sex tape incident,addressing the matter directly with the line,"Who never fuck? Hands in the air," which interpolates Black Sherif's "Kwaku the Traveller." Her lyrics emphasize resilience and self-love,reinforcing the celebratory tone of the track.[1][3]
Music video
The music video,directed by TG Omori,was released alongside the song on 8 November 2022. Within 24 hours of its release,it garnered over 1.2 million views and 60,000 likes,debuting at number one on YouTube's trending music charts.[4]
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