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"Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. It was released on 20 July 2021, through YBNL Nation, and distributed by Empire. "Peru" was written by Fireboy DML, Ivory Scott, & Kolten Perine and produced by Shizzi & Perine. On 23 December 2021, a reworked version of "Peru" was released, in collaboration with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Fireboy DML shared. [1] The album was preceded by four singles. The lead single, "Peru" was released on 21 July 2021 and produced by Shizzi and Kolten. The song, assumed to be dedicated to the country of Peru, is actually a reference to Nigerian singer Peruzzi. [2]
Fireboy's lyrics include "2024, I pray to God, make I no fall o / Bí mo sé n lo, bí mo sé nbò, Olúwa só mí o," which are rooted in themes of faith and gratitude. The song also aligns with the spiritual undertones seen in other YBNL releases, such as Asake's "Suru" and Olamide's "Morowore". [3]
The world has Miami to thank for Fireboy DML’s international smash “Peru.” During a bout of writer’s block in 2021, the Nigeria native booked his first ever trip to the United States.
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan (born 5 February 1996), [2] [3] known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation , a record label founded by rapper Olamide . [ 4 ]
Tela Wangeci of the Native highlighted "All of Us (Ashawo)" as a sharp standout on Fireboy DML's Playboy album, praising its irresistible production and Fireboy's ability to balance blunt, introspective lyrics with catchy melodies. Wangeci noted that the song captures the complexities of modern relationships with a playful yet profound edge.
The song remained at the top for six or seven weeks, making it Fireboy DML's longest-running No. 1 single in Nigeria, surpassing the four-week reign of his hit "Peru." It also became Asake's longest-running No. 1, overtaking his previous chart-toppers like "Omo Ope," "Sungba," and "Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)."
The song was produced by Type A. [4] The Pheelz-produced "Friday Feeling" was released as the fourth single on 18 September 2020 alongside its music video directed by Director K. [5] The fifth single "Spell" features Wande Coal was produced by Type A and was released on 17 December 2020 with a music video directed by Clarence Peters. [6]