JUJU with ODUMODUBLCK (feat. Shallipopi)
JUJU with ODUMODUBLCK (feat. Shallipopi)
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In "Juju," Smur Lee delivers a dynamic track filled with braggadocio, social commentary, and reflections on success. The song blends elements of humor, streetwise insight, and self-assurance.

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<input type="checkbox" id=toggle1><label for=toggle1><span class="annotate-lyric"> They call me Smur Lee (Say, say, Tory, ayy) <br/></span></label><div id=content1 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Smur Lee introduces herself with confidence, setting the tone for the rest of the track. "Tory" is a Nigerian slang meaning "story" hinting that he is about to tell listeners a tale. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle2><label for=toggle2><span class="annotate-lyric"> Mama, mama sent a photo, photo, photo<br/>Mama, mama sent a photo, photo, photo (Wahala, say, say)<br/>Mama, mama sent a photo, photo, photo (Wahala, say, say) <br/></span></label><div id=content2 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line is repeated throughout, symbolizing an important message or update from her mother. It could signify good news or a proud moment, like receiving validation or blessings from his family. "Wahala" is a Nigerian Pidgin word meaning trouble or problems. Smur Lee seems to acknowledge that success often comes with trouble. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle3><label for=toggle3><span class="annotate-lyric"> Blvck Sheep forever, Blvck Sheep for life <br/></span></label><div id=content3 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Odumodublvck views himself as being a black sheep, that is, an outsider who embraces his individuality and does not conform to people’s expectations or societal norms. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle4><label for=toggle4><span class="annotate-lyric"> Izgaaju till we kpeme <br/></span></label><div id=content4 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "Izgaaju" is Nigerian slang for being brash or bold, and "kpeme" is Nigerian Pidgin for dying. This line reflects a dedication to being bold and rebellious until death. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle5><label for=toggle5><span class="annotate-lyric"> Anti-World Gangstars<br/>G.E records, you get me? <br/></span></label><div id=content5 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Here, Odumodublvck shouts out his affiliations, signaling allegiance to his crew and record label. "Anti-World" conveys a rebellious, non-conformist stance. </div></div><br/> ODUMODUBLVCK <br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle6><label for=toggle6><span class="annotate-lyric"> They call me gentle investor, no mean say I gentle (Prra, prra) <br/></span></label><div id=content6 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Smur Lee refers to herself as a "gentle investor," which might imply that she plays it cool, but is far from being passive or soft. The phrase challenges assumptions about her being "gentle." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle7><label for=toggle7><span class="annotate-lyric"> E dey pack am for celeb', unto say e pack am for Elon Musk <br/></span></label><div id=content7 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line implies that her success is recognized on the same level as high-profile figures like Elon Musk, an American businessman and investor known for his key roles in the space company- SpaceX and the automotive company- Tesla, Inc. Here, "pack am" means "accumulate." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle8><label for=toggle8><span class="annotate-lyric"> E dey pack am for Switzerland<br/>E dey pack am for Switzerland<br/>E dey pack am for US <br/></span></label><div id=content8 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> She also mentions accumulating success internationally, in Switzerland and the U.S., reflecting global aspirations and financial success. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle9><label for=toggle9><span class="annotate-lyric"> Oya, gentle, gentle, take it easy, easy<br/>Oya, gentle, gentle, takе it easy, easy (Tory, ayy) <br/></span></label><div id=content9 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> She ironically tells herself to 'take it easy' on the bragging and namecalling, using the 'gentle' nickname again.  </div></div><br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle10><label for=toggle10><span class="annotate-lyric"> If no be Sabinus, I no go dеal <br/></span></label><div id=content10 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Sabinus is a character played by popular Nigerian, Mr. Funny. This character is popular for his skits where he pretends to be an investor looking to help people's lives but only looking out for himself. This line indicates that Odumodublvck only deals with real people and serious opportunities, not skits or jokes. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle11><label for=toggle11><span class="annotate-lyric"> Dantata, what is it?<br/>I dey find real investors, oh, no be skit (No be tease)<br/>Dangote, wey my beef? <br/></span></label><div id=content11 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This is a reference to Dantata family, one of the wealthiest and most powerful Nigerian families. They are from Kano, Northern Nigeria. He is looking for real investors. He shouts out Aliko Dangote - a Nigerian businessman and industrialist best known as the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group (the largest West African industrial conglomerate). As at August 2024, Dangote's net-worth is estimated to be $13.4 billion, making him the 2nd richest black man, and the world's 158th richest person. Odumodublvck namedrops these businesspeople as his counterparts and fellow investors.  </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle12><label for=toggle12><span class="annotate-lyric"> For this ghetto, I be high-end client (Big Gun) <br/></span></label><div id=content12 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He refers to himself as a high-end client. "Big Gun" is his alias. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle13><label for=toggle13><span class="annotate-lyric"> My shima shoe rack full of fresh New Balance <br/></span></label><div id=content13 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Shima' is slang for 'girlfriend' or 'partner' or 'friend'. In this context Odumodublvck says his girlfriend's/partner's shoe rack is full of New Balance shoes, emphasizing how he takes care of her and spoils her with the trendiest fashion pieces. New Balance is a multinational corporation that manufactures sportswear, including sneakers, running shoes, and slides. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle14><label for=toggle14><span class="annotate-lyric"> I go press two metres<br/>Pretty face merchant, I am Eazi<br/>Omo, Temi take this dollars (Dollar, Odumo) <br/></span></label><div id=content14 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He likens his good looks to Mr. Eazi's, another Nigerian artiste. This is also a reference to Mr. Eazi and his fiancée, Temi Otedola- a Nigerian blogger and actress and the daughter of businessman and philanthropist - Femi Otedola  </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle15><label for=toggle15><span class="annotate-lyric"> Position (Machala) <br/></span></label><div id=content15 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "Machala" is a term of African origin that could mean lion, man of the people or king. Interestingly, this is one of the names that the fans of legendary Nigerian artiste- Wizkid affectionately call him. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle16><label for=toggle16><span class="annotate-lyric"> Money long<br/>Forget Elon Musk (Chai)<br/>Obi Cubana (Ah)<br/>Jowizaza <br/></span></label><div id=content16 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> His money is "long" that is, a lot. He compares it to the wealth of Elon Musk, Obi Cubana- a Nigerian businessman, socialite, entertainer, philanthropist and founder of Cubana Group, and Jowizaza- a popular Nigerian billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO of Jezco Oil. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle17><label for=toggle17><span class="annotate-lyric"> I blew in Abuja (Kala, kala, kala, kala, kala, kala)<br/>Forget agenda <br/></span></label><div id=content17 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria and Odumodublvck's city of residence. He became popular in Abuja regardless of what was plotted against his success </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle18><label for=toggle18><span class="annotate-lyric"> Ah-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya (C'mon, c'mon, gallant, chai, shikina) <br/></span></label><div id=content18 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "Chai" is a Nigerian slang commonly used to express shock or disappointment while "shikena" is Hausa for "it is finished." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle19><label for=toggle19><span class="annotate-lyric"> Money flow, money flow (O.B.O) <br/></span></label><div id=content19 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> OBO is one of the aliases of renowned Nigerian artiste- Davido. It is short for "omo baba olowo" which means "child of a rich father." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle20><label for=toggle20><span class="annotate-lyric"> Odumodu, you dey flex, I no owe, chopilos<br/><br/>If no be juju, I no do <br/></span></label><div id=content20 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "He says that he owes no one and if it is not juju, he is not interested. "Juju" means several things in Nigeria- a form of witchcraft, a genre of music or a spiritual belief system. Here, it means a form of witchcraft. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle21><label for=toggle21><span class="annotate-lyric"> Mama sent a photo, mama sent a photo, mama sent a photo<br/>Oya, backup your celeb, oya, backup your Elon<br/>Unto USA, unto UK, unto Switzerland<br/>Unto Canada, unto Australia, unto Taiwan <br/></span></label><div id=content21 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line is repeated throughout, symbolizing an important message or update from his mother. It could signify good news or a proud moment, like receiving validation or blessings from his family. He is accumulating wealth and success in the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan  </div></div><br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle22><label for=toggle22><span class="annotate-lyric"> They call me gentle investor, no mean say I gentle <br/></span></label><div id=content22 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Odumodublvck joins Smur Lee to refer to themselves as "gentle investor," which might imply that they play it cool, but are far from being passive or soft. The phrase challenges assumptions about them being "gentle." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle23><label for=toggle23><span class="annotate-lyric"> E dey pack am for celeb', unto say e pack am for Elon Musk <br/></span></label><div id=content23 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line implies that his success is recognized on the same level as high-profile figures like Elon Musk, an American businessman and investor known for his key roles in the space company- SpaceX and the automotive company- Tesla, Inc. Here, "pack am" means "accumulate." </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle24><label for=toggle24><span class="annotate-lyric"> E dey pack am for Switzerland<br/>E dey pack am for Switzerland<br/>E dey pack am for US <br/></span></label><div id=content24 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He also mentions accumulating success internationally, in Switzerland and the U.S., reflecting global aspirations and financial success. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle25><label for=toggle25><span class="annotate-lyric"> Oya, gentle, gentle, take it easy, easy<br/>Oya, gentle, gentle, take it easy, easy (Tory, ayy) <br/></span></label><div id=content25 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He advises taking it easy, recognizing the importance of balance and caution. Here, "oya" means "now." He repeats that things should be taken easy or done gently.  </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle26><label for=toggle26><span class="annotate-lyric"> If no be— <br/></span></label><div id=content26 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "If not for-" </div></div><br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle27><label for=toggle27><span class="annotate-lyric"> Take a chill pill 'cause mama sent a photo (Eh)<br/>I wan enter one kind style, tear one motor (Ah)<br/>Dealer, which one you get, shey, na Lexus or 4MATIC? (Eh)<br/>Dealer, abeg, tell me how much I go press <br/></span></label><div id=content27 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He wants to get a new car so he asks the dealer which one he has - a Lexus or Mercedes-Benz 4Matic, and how much they cost. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle28><label for=toggle28><span class="annotate-lyric"> Cause mama sent a photo (Eh), mama newly paste (Okay, say) <br/></span></label><div id=content28 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line is repeated throughout, symbolizing an important message or update from her mother. It could signify good news or a proud moment, like receiving validation or blessings from her family.   </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle29><label for=toggle29><span class="annotate-lyric"> Funds newly drop, mama newly paste (Eh)<br/>If no be mamacita, say na face (Confirm) <br/></span></label><div id=content29 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> He just got money. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle30><label for=toggle30><span class="annotate-lyric"> This one no be juju, say na grace <br/></span></label><div id=content30 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> The source is not juju but grace. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle31><label for=toggle31><span class="annotate-lyric"> They dey call you Shallipopi<br/>Number one Pluto Presido<br/>The money choke, oyinbo, come and pay and go <br/></span></label><div id=content31 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> Shallipopi’s alias is Pluto Presido. He has so much money. </div></div><br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle32><label for=toggle32><span class="annotate-lyric"> Mama sent a photo, mama sent a photo (Wahala), mama sent a photo (Omo, where my own?)<br/>Oya, backup your celeb, oya, backup your elon (On a low)<br/>Unto USA (Prra), unto UK, unto Switzerland, unto Canada<br/>Unto Australia, unto Taiwan, unto Brazil, unto US <br/></span></label><div id=content32 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> This line is repeated throughout, symbolizing an important message or update from her mother. It could signify good news or a proud moment, like receiving validation or blessings from her family. She is accumulating wealth and success in the USA, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan  </div></div><br/><input type="checkbox" id=toggle33><label for=toggle33><span class="annotate-lyric"> You dey claim you baddie but you dey wash cloth<br/>You dey wear one pant for one week (Ehn?)<br/>You already catching feelings on your first fuck <br/></span></label><div id=content33 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> On the outro, Smur Lee proceeds to shame a "baddie." A baddie is a girl/woman who is always put together and looks phenomenal even on her off days. She says that a woman claims that she is a baddie but washes clothes manually. To her, a baddie should not wash clothes by herself so her doing so is contradictory to what she believes. The baddie she is referring to also wears the same underwear for a week-long period and catches feelings after sleeping with someone for the first time. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle34><label for=toggle34><span class="annotate-lyric"> They go knack her wotowoto, she go jogodo <br/></span></label><div id=content34 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> After people have sex with the baddie, she gets intoxicated or high. </div></div><input type="checkbox" id=toggle35><label for=toggle35><span class="annotate-lyric"> Na wetin make I— <br/></span></label><div id=content35 class="annotate-explain"><div class="annotate-text"> "That's what made her-" </div></div>

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Credits
Produced by
Tory
Written by
Crown Uzama, Divine Loliya Princewill, Tochukwu Ojogwu
Release date
August 22, 2024