“Getting Paid: Sarz, Asake, Wizkid & Skillibeng Deliver a Global Hustler’s Single”

It is customary to assume that when Sarz drops a record, the expectation is simple: top-tier production, global-ready sound, and a synergy that only he can curate. “Getting Paid,” featuring Asake, Wizkid, and Jamaican star Skillibeng, lives up to that expectation and even pushes the boundary. This is the kind of song that isn’t just listened to it is experienced. It throbs with confidence, coded wisdom, and a clean celebration of success after struggle.

Released as part of “Protect Sarz at All Costs”, the track stays true to Sarz’s mission: powerful collaborations, genre-bending instrumentation, and a sound made for world stages. In a music space where many collaborations feel forced, this one feels natural almost inevitable. Three different worlds meet here: Lagos street spirituality, Wizkid’s quiet dominance, and Skillibeng’s Jamaican grit.

Let’s break down the song’s themes and techniques, not with fanboy excitement, but with a clear, objective look at why this track works.

Asake’s Chorus: A Chant of Protection and Prosperity

Asake’s hook “E lo je k’ori yin pe” sets the spiritual tone immediately. The Yoruba phrase loosely translates to “Let your head be correct / Let your destiny align”. It’s a prayer, a command and an affirmation all at once. This is typical Asake: taking street wisdom, infusing it with spirituality, and turning it into a chant that is both musical and meaningful.

The way he stretches the vowels and leans into repetition works on several levels. First, it creates a ritualistic feeling, almost like he’s blessing the listener before the verses begin. Second, it provides the track with a cultural identity no matter where the song travels, it remains proudly rooted in Yoruba expression. And third, it becomes instantly catchy. This is the moment people will scream in clubs and concerts.

The repeated declaration “Man we getting the pay, pay…” is straightforward, but it does exactly what Afrobeats hooks excel at summarising the emotional centre of the song. Asake doesn’t overthink it. He leads with sound and spirit, and the meaning follows.

Wizkid’s Verse: Quiet Confidence and Survivor Energy

Wizkid enters this track with the ease of someone who has absolutely nothing left to prove. His verse is built on soft-spoken confidence, not aggression. He isn’t shouting to get attention he’s whispering because the world already leans in to hear him.

Lines like:

“Fake love no dey impress, I got vision”

show his detachment from noise and drama a recurring theme in Wizkid’s 2020-2025 era. He’s focused, he’s intentional, and he’s protective of his energy.

Then he deepens the message:

“They wanna try but dem no fit see me for there”

He positions himself as a moving target someone too elevated to be caught in petty controversies or competition. It’s both a warning and a declaration of independence.

What stands out is how Wizkid blends spiritual battle language with luxury lifestyle referencing. “Money energise” suggests wealth not as vanity but as fuel. “Big shot, bigger than a titan” is both playful and powerful. This is not the Wizkid of early years chasing validation this is the Wizkid who knows longevity, knows pressure, and still chooses peace.

The verse frames the song not as a boastful anthem but as a survival anthem.

Skillibeng’s Verse: Raw Grit and Street Intelligence

When Skillibeng enters, the energy shifts into something sharper, faster, and street-tough. His Jamaican patois brings global flavour and a sense of urgency. While Wizkid floats, Skillibeng attacks.
This balance is part of Sarz’s mastery.

Skillibeng’s story is simple and powerful:

stack money, survive the streets, protect your future.

He raps:

“Inna the road wicked, but we bill fi this”

This line captures the entire ethos of the song the world is harsh, but the hustler is built for it.

His verse also introduces ambition in a cleaner, more practical sense. “A mi occupation” — music as both passion and survival. He speaks directly to young listeners: stay focused, stay strong, stay committed. There’s a gritty reality to this verse that balances Asake’s spirituality and Wizkid’s luxury calm.

Skillibeng gives the song global credibility. It’s no longer Afrobeats alone; it becomes Afro-fusion with a dancehall bite.

Production of Getting Paid

This track is unmistakably a Sarz production refined percussion, layered rhythm, atmospheric shakers and a bassline that hits deep without overwhelming the vocals. Sarz understands spacing, and he gives each artist room to breathe.

Asake’s hook sits in a warm pocket; Wizkid glides on airy synths; Skillibeng rides the drums with sharper percussion. It’s a clean mix, minimalistic but heavy.

The production also carries subtle elements of Fuji swing, dancehall pulse, and Afropop bounce. The groove is hypnotic the type of beat DJs loop for extended minutes. Sarz’s genius lies in making a song loud without being noisy, spiritual without being slow, and global without losing identity.

Themes: Hustle, Discipline, Spiritual Protection, and Global Unity

When all the verses come together, a few clear themes emerge:

Hustle & Earnings: The title itself announces the aim: Getting paid. Not in a shallow way, but as a result of resilience.

Spiritual Fortification: Asake’s Yoruba chants feel like protective armour. The song blends prayer with ambition.

Survival & Self-Worth: Wizkid’s entire verse is about knowing your value and preserving it.

Global Street Solidarity: Skillibeng adds a cross-cultural message: struggle looks different everywhere, but hustle connects us.

Celebration: Despite the themes, the song remains joyful a reminder that triumph deserves music.

Cultural Impact & Fan Reactions

The track is already generating high online engagement. Fans on TikTok have begun using the “E lo je k’ori yin pe” hook as affirmation audio. Instagram comments highlight how much people missed Wizkid in this pocket of calm confidence. Dance groups are already moving to Skillibeng’s verse because of its drill-like bounce.

What stands out most is the cross-continental appeal — Afrobeats, Amapiano-influenced swing, and dancehall unite seamlessly. Sarz once again proves he is not just a producer; he is a curator of global sound.

Closing Thoughts

“Getting Paid” is a reminder that music can feel spiritual and celebratory while still grounded in hustle culture. Sarz brings three different worlds together, and the result is a track that feels like a confession, a victory lap, and a prayer all at the same time.

It’s the kind of collaboration that strengthens the global Afrobeats narrative and shows exactly why Nigerian music sits at the top of the world’s soundscape today.

Question:
Which verse hit you the hardest in “Getting Paid”?

1️⃣ Asake’s spiritual hook
2️⃣ Wizkid’s calm but confident verse
3️⃣ Skillibeng’s gritty dancehall energy