Asake, the hottest Afrobeats artist of 2022, has made history with the release of his debut album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe.’
With the release of his debut album, Asake has broken Apple Music’s record.
‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ had the biggest opening day ever for an African album on Apple Music.
Mr Money With the Vibe not only broke the record for the biggest opening day but also for the biggest opening three days for an African album in Apple Music history.
In an unprecedented trend, 9 songs from the album made it into the Global Daily Top 100.
Also, in an unparalleled feat for an African album, ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ debuted at number one on the Top Albums Chart in 31 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
Several songs from Mr Money With the Vibe charted in the Daily Top 100 in 60 countries, including 26 in the top 10. The album’s lead single, Organise, also reached number one in 14 countries around the world, including Nigeria.
In the early hours of Saturday, Asake’s ‘Organize’ knocked Wizkid’s new single ‘Bad To Me’ off the top spot.
Asake’s debut album, ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ comes after an incredible run in 2022 that saw him drop hit after hit. The album is a sonic masterpiece that encompasses every aspect of the artist as he explores his Fuji background to offer various fragments of his reality.
The album, produced by Magicsticks, majestically explores the Amapiano soundscape while also incorporating rich Nigerian mainstream and sonic elements.
The album has been praised by critics as one of the best debut albums in the history of Afrobeats, and its unprecedented success on Apple Music and other streaming platforms demonstrate its quality and impact.
