Since breaking into the mainstream in 2022, Asake has soared to superstar status thanks to a collection of chart-topping hit singles housed in two critically and commercially acclaimed albums.
On August 9, 2025, Asake released his third album ‘Lungu Boy’ which packs 15 tracks with guest appearances from Wizkid, Travis Scott, Central Cee, Stormzy, and Ludmilla.
Across the album, Asake sampled classic Nigerian records that elevated the songs and added sonic depth to the album.
Here are 5 songs Asake sampled on ‘Lungu Boy’.
1. Start – Eye Adaba by Asa
In the opening track of the album, Asake sampled Asa‘s folk record ‘Eye Adaba’ off her critically acclaimed self-titled debut.
2. Active – Raise Da Roof by Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba’s
On his hit single ‘Active’ featuring Travis Scott, Asake sampled Adewale Ayuba‘s famous medley on Jazzman Olofin‘s 2004 hit record ‘Raise Da Roof’.
3. Active – Biggidy Bounce It by Ha Sizzle
For the beat of ‘Active’, Sars sampled Ha Sizzle’s 2010 pulsating Dancehall record ‘Biggidy Bounce It’.
4. Suru – Soyoyo by Musiliu Haruna Ishola
On ‘Suru’ featuring Stormzy, Asake leaned into his Yoruba heritage by interpolating the line “Ise Oluwa ko seni to ye” from Musiliu Haruna Ishola‘s classic ‘Soyoyo’.
5. Whine – Real Love by Mary J Blige
On ‘Whine’ featuring Brazilian superstar Ludmilla, the beat borrows a medley from Mary J Blige‘s 1992 single ‘Real Love’.