Duduke

"Duduke"
Single by Simi
ReleasedApril 16, 2020
Recorded2019
Genre
Length2:52
LabelStudio Brat
Songwriter(s)Simisola Ogunleye-Kosoko
Producer(s)Oscar
Simi singles chronology
"Selense"
(2019) 		"Duduke"
(2020)
Music video
"Duduke" on YouTube

"Duduke" is a song by Nigerian singer Simi. It was released on April 16, 2020 and produced by Oscar.[1][2]

Background and composition

"Duduke" is a mid-tempo pop record blend with Afrobeats vibe and a take on R&B. Produced by Oscar, the song play on the sound the artist's heart makes when she thinks about her love interest.[3][4] "Duduke", according to the artist means the beat of a heart or drum, and in the song, she uses a beat to describe her heartbeat for her unborn child whom she refers to as a guardian angel.[5][1][6]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Duduke" was released on April 19, 2020 and was directed by Adasa Cookey.[7] In the video shot by the beach, the artist showed her baby bump revealing that she is pregnant.[8][9] The video which was released to coincide with Simi's birthday showed her playing a piano in front of the beach shoreline while also cradling her gravid belly in a silky and flowing yellow gown.[10]

Critical response

"Duduke" received positive reviews from music critics and consumers. An editor for Naijaloaded gave "Duduke" an 8/10 rating, noting that "this is soulful pop, the production, lyrical depth are all perfect".[11] An editor for SoundStroke gave "Duduke" an 7.9/10 rating, stating that "Simi's amazing and unique vocals did a lot of justice to the record", while noting that "the production was also top-notch and everything, from the scenery to the production, feels perfect".[12] Dami Ajayi from The Lagos Review opined that "Duduke" is a classic win for expectant mothers, while noting that Simi gifted women new ways to express the joy of forthcoming babies.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "Simi – "Duduke"". tooXclusive. April 15, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Animashaun, Damilola (May 14, 2020). "Simi's "Duduke" is the most played song in the country at the moment, how come no one cares?". The Native. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  3. ^ Samanga, Rufaro (April 16, 2020). "Listen to Simi's New Laid-Back Single 'Duduke'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  4. ^ "The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (April)". OkayAfrica. April 20, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  5. ^ "Simi explains 'Duduke' meaning". P.M. News. May 8, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  6. ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (April 16, 2020). "Simi Releases First Single Of 2020 "Duduke"". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "[Video] SIMI – "Duduke"". tooXclusive. April 19, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  8. ^ Bamidele, Michael (April 19, 2020). "Watch: Simi Reveals Pregnancy In New Music Video "Duduke"". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  9. ^ Boluwadw, Favour (April 25, 2020). "Simi Releases First Single of the Year 'Duduke', Shows Off Baby Bump". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  10. ^ Idowu, Ronke (April 20, 2020). "Simi Shows Off Baby Bump in New Video 'Duduke'". Channels TV. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "NL MUSIC REVIEW! What's Your Opinion About Simi's New Song "Duduke"?". Naijaloaded. April 24, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  12. ^ "Review: Simi – Duduke". SoundStroke. April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  13. ^ "Simi's Duduke is a classic win for expectant mothers". The Lagos Review. May 17, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.