Port Harcourt’s hip-hop maverick Dr. Barz has teamed up with rising Afrobeats talent Dvyce on “Shayo,” a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture that arrives as both artists reach new creative peaks in their careers. The track seamlessly blends Dr. Barz’s sharp wordplay with Dvyce’s infectious hooks, creating an anthem that speaks to both street credibility and mainstream appeal.
Following his powerful collaboration with Nazarene on “I Thank God,” Dr. Barz continues to demonstrate his versatility, this time trading his characteristic introspection for unabashed celebration. The track sees him name-checking industry heavyweights like Don Jazzy, Portable, and Ice Prince with clever wordplay that adds layers of cultural context to what appears on the surface to be a straightforward party anthem.
Dvyce, fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed single “Behind The Scene,” proves to be the perfect foil for Dr. Barz’s razor-sharp verses. His melodic chorus work transforms “Shayo” – Nigerian slang for alcohol consumption – into something more nuanced: a soundtrack for celebration that resonates beyond the bottle.
The collaboration marks another milestone in Dr. Barz’s evolution from Port Harcourt’s underground scene to national recognition. Since his 2017 debut “PH City,” the artist has consistently pushed boundaries between hip-hop and Afrobeats, earning co-signs from industry heavyweights like ODUMODUBLVCK and IllBliss. His recent viral moments in sports hip-hop have only expanded his reach, while collaborations with Yung6ix and appearances on projects like Erigga’s “The Erigma 2” have cemented his position as a versatile voice in Nigeria’s dynamic music landscape.
“Shayo“ is available now on all major streaming platforms, arriving just in time for the holiday season’s celebrations.
