Asake, a two-time Grammy-nominated Afrobeats artist, released his new single, ‘Worship’, on March 20. He collaborated with the world-famous DJ/producer DJ Snake. The uplifting song comes with a beautiful music video that shows Asake in all white on the beach, creating a personal connection with the divine.
How the track merged the musical innovativeness of both artists
Asake first performed ‘Worship’ live during his headlining show at the Red Bull Symphonic event, making history as the first African artist to lead an orchestral showcase in the U.S. The studio version mixes Asake’s spiritual energy with DJ Snake’s energetic production, creating a powerful dance track. Asake’s heartfelt lyrics, including “even in darkness, even in brightness, you are with me,” provide emotional depth. With its melodic beat, ‘Worship’ expresses themes of resilience, gratitude, and faith.
Music video of ‘Worship’ showcased divine themes
The music video features images of purity and calm that match the song’s heavenly themes. Its simple style reflects a moment of peace and thanks amid Asake’s rapid rise to fame. This collaboration blends influences from Asake’s hometown of Lagos, Nigeria, and DJ Snake’s birthplace of Paris, France, marking a new era of music without borders.
Since he began his career in 2020, Asake has become a major force in music, captivating audiences around the world and bringing Afrobeats to new heights. He holds the record for the most entries (62) on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart and is the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria. ‘Worship’ is his latest single as he prepares to release his much-anticipated album, MONEY, after his successful joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1, with his friend and collaborator Wizkid.
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Asake described the process of working with DJ Snake on ‘Worship’
“Working with DJ Snake allowed us to create a song that feels universal. It represents the energy we feel when we connect to something greater than ourselves. I wanted the video to let the music speak for itself.”
DJ Snake explained the emotions that were put into the creation of the track
“The track communicates how we both feel right now. Same energy. Asake came with the vibe he’s known for, and I didn’t want to overthink it. We just made something honest, something people can feel everywhere.”
