My G (Kizz Daniel song)
| "My G" | ||||
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| Single by Kizz Daniel | ||||
| from the album Maverick | ||||
| Released | 9 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe | |||
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| "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]
Promotion and viral TikTok challenge
[edit]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
[edit]"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
[edit]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
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[5] | 11 |
| UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC)[6] | 15 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| End of Year Charts (TurnTable Top 100)[7] | 63 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Apple Music.[8]
- Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe – vocals, songwriter
- DJ Coublon – production
- Roc Legion – production
- M.O.G Beatz – production
- Killertunes – production
- Fiokee – production
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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| Various | 9 October 2023 |
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References
[edit]- ^ Peter Okhide (10 October 2023). "Off the Maverick LP, Kizz Daniel shares the visuals for 'My G'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ a b Jacqueline Alabi (24 October 2023). "Kizz Daniel's "My G Challenge" Is a Lesson on TikTok's Organic Marketing". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 24 October 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Emmanuel Esomnofu (17 August 2023). "Kizz Daniel Is Nigerian Music's 'Maverick'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ a b Patrick Ezema (4 August 2023). "'Maverick' Fails To Solve The Debate On Kizz Daniel's Status As A Nigerian Music Top Gun". Afrocritik. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "End of the Year Charts — TurnTable Top 100". TurnTable. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ a b "My G - Single - Album by Kizz Daniel". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 December 2024.