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FEM (song)

"FEM" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido, released on September 11, 2020 as the first single from his third studio album A Better Time (2020). The song was produced by Nigerian record producer Napji. It peaked at number two on TurnTable Top 50 chart.[1] As of October 2020, "FEM" received 1.3 million streams on Boomplay.

"FEM"
Single by Davido
from the album A Better Time
ReleasedSeptember 11, 2020
Genre
Length3:22
Label
Songwriter(s)David Adedeji Adeleke
Producer(s)Napji
Davido singles chronology
"Jowo"
(2020) 		"FEM"
(2020) 		"The Best"
(2021)
Music video
"FEM" on YouTube

Background edit

In July 2020, Davido announced the coming of his third studio album “A Better Time” via his official twitter.[2][3] "FEM" was released on 11 September 2020,[4] two months after he announced the release of his third studio album.[2] The production was handled by Napji.[5] Then mixing and engineering were handled by Dremo and STG.[6]

Music video edit

On 10 September 2020, Davido released the music video for "FEM", under Concord Music Publishing.[7][8] The visual sees Davido with bouncers all of the street of Lagos and seen dancing with girls. The visual was directed by Dammy Twitch.[9][10][11] The music video reached 32 million views on YouTube, as of December 2023.[12][13]

Commercial performance edit

The song debuted at number one on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, and number 13 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales.[14][15]

Credits and personnel edit

Credits adapted from Genius.[16]

  • Davido – vocals, songwriting
  • Napji – production
  • Dremo – mixing
  • STG – mixing assistance
  • STG – mastering

Charts edit

Chart (2022) Peak
position
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)[17] 2
Top Triller Global (Billboard)[18] 3
Top 50 Streaming Songs (TurnTable)[19] 1
Top Triller chart Nigeria (TurnTable) 3
TurnTable Top 50 Airplay (TurnTable) 40

Release history edit

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 11 September 2020 (2020-09-11)
DMW
[20]

References edit

  1. ^ The, Native (November 30, 2020). "TURNTABLE TOP 50: DAVIDO AND OMAH LAY LEAD THE PACK THIS WEEK". The Native. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Editorial (8 May 2020). "A BETTER TIME -Davido Announces Third Studio Album – Here's everything we know". Album Talks. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ @Davido (November 8, 2020). "A Better Time ..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Motolani, Alake (11 September 2020). "Davido returns with brand new single, 'FEM'". Pulse Ng. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. ^ Mobile, Mobil (April 2, 2021). "Meet "Napji", The Producer Of Davido's Hit Song (FEM)". tventertainment.tv. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  6. ^ BN, TV (February 5, 2021). "Your Exclusive Look into the Making of Davido's Hit Single "FEM"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  7. ^ OkayAfrica (10 September 2020). "Watch the Music Video For Davido's New Song 'FEM'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  8. ^ Noah, Yoo (10 September 2020). "Davido Shares Video for New Song "FEM": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  9. ^ Jeffrey, Akonedo (10 September 2023). "Davido - FEM (Video)". MPmania. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  10. ^ Kumashe, Yaakugh (10 September 2020). "Davido releases visuals for his new song FEM". Legit.ng. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  11. ^ Freshout (10 September 2020). "Video: Davido premieres the visuals for "FEM"". Naijablaze. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  12. ^ Davido - FEM (Official Video) on YouTube
  13. ^ Jayne, Augoye (11 September 2020). "Davido's 'Fem' hits 1.8 million views in 22 hours". Premium Times. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Davido's Latest Single FEM Debuts On Top Billboard Chart". mdundo.com. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  15. ^ Billboard. "Davido Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Credits". Genius. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Here are all the No. 1 songs on the defunct TurnTable Top 50". TurnTable charts. August 23, 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Top Triller Global". Billboard. September 26, 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  19. ^ "TURNTABLE TOP 50: DAVIDO'S 'FEM' LEADS THE CHARGE THIS WEEK". The Native. November 25, 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  20. ^ "FEM - Single by Davido". 11 September 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
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