Holla at Your Boy

"Holla at Your Boy"
Single by Wizkid
from the album Superstar
Released2 January 2010 (2010-01-02)[1]
Recorded2009
GenreAfrobeats
Length5:08
LabelEmpire Mates Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s)
  • DJ Klem
  • Vebee
Wizkid singles chronology
"Omoge You Too Much"
(2009) 		"Holla at Your Boy"
(2010) 		"Tease Me/Bad Guys"
(2010)
Music video
"Holla at Your Boy" on YouTube

"Holla at Your Boy" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid.[2] It was officially released on 2 January 2010 and serves as the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). The song was produced by DJ Klem and Vebee.

Background

At The Headies 2011, "Holla at Your Boy" won Wizkid the Next Rated prize. He not only received the honor but also a 2012 Hyundai Sonata from the organizers. The car's presentation ceremony took place at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. Guy Murray Bruce, Bola Salako and Ayo Animashaun were present during the ceremony. Wizkid joined the list of past winners, including Aṣa, Overdose, Omawumi, Wande Coal and Skuki.[3][4]

Music video

The music video for "Holla at Your Boy" was directed by Patrick Ellis.[5] It was filmed at Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos, and features cameo appearances from Banky W, Skales and Ice Prince.[5]

Accolades

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results Ref
2011 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Afro Pop Video Nominated [6]
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Newcomer Video Nominated [7]
The Headies 2011 Best Pop Single Nominated [8]
Next Rated Won

References

  1. ^ "WizKid – Holla At Your Boy". Jaguda. 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. ^ "New Video: Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  3. ^ "The Headies Present Next Rated Car to Wizkid". Hiphopworldmagazine. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Photos: The Headies presents Wizkid with 'Next Rated' car prize". YNaija. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  5. ^ a b "360 Video Première: Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy". 360nobs. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  6. ^ "Nigerian Music Video Awards [NMVA] 2011 Nominees… Darey & Jodie Top The List of Nominees". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 5 July 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Reminder: 2011 Channel O Awards Nominees". JustCurious. Archived from the original on 31 August 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  8. ^ "The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2011) Winners List". Hip Hop World. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.