My G (Kizz Daniel song)

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"My G"
Kizz Daniel - My G.png
Single by Kizz Daniel
from the album Maverick
Released9 October 2023 (2023-10-09)
Length2:40
Label
Songwriter(s) Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe
Producer(s)
Kizz Daniel singles chronology
"Cough (Remix)"
(2023)
"My G"
(2023)
"Unleash"
(2023)
Music video
"My G" on YouTube

"My G" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 9 October 2023, through Flyboy I.N.C and Empire Distribution, as the seventh and final single from his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). Produced by DJ Coublon, Roc Legion, M.O.G Beatz, Killertunes, and Fiokee, [1] the song gained further attention through a viral TikTok challenge that highlighted its lyrics and boosted its popularity. [2]

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Promotion and viral TikTok challenge

In October 2023, Kizz Daniel launched the "My G" challenge on TikTok, coinciding with the release of the song's music video. The challenge quickly went viral, amassing over 26,000 entries within its first week. Participants showcased expensive items they owned while syncing to the song's lyrics, generating significant buzz on the platform. The challenge attracted participation from notable celebrities, including Davido, Toke Makinwa, and Iyabo Ojo, further amplifying its popularity. [2]

Composition

"My G," the second track off Maverick, continues the reflective atmosphere set by the album's intro. In this song, Kizz Daniel confidently hits back at critics, asserting control over his career with lines like, "Ko kan aye, what I do with my life / If I broke, I go contain am." The track highlights his mastery of a stirring vocal style, blending vulnerability with self-assurance, and is underscored by a resonant choral arrangement. [3] [4]

Critical reception

Patrick Ezema of Afrocritik described "My G" as a standout track on Maverick, praising its introspective nature and bold critique of societal expectations. He highlighted Kizz Daniel's candid lyrics and the compelling choral arrangement, which reinforce the song's resonant theme. [4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "My G"
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) [5] 11
UK Afrobeats (OCC) [6] 15

Year-end charts

2023 year-end chart performance for "My G"
Chart (2023)Position
End of Year Charts (TurnTable Top 100) [7] 63

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music. [8]

Release history

Release history and formats for "My G"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef
Various9 October 2023
[8]

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