Sounds from the Other Side | ||||
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Studio album by Wizkid | ||||
Released | July 14, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2014–2017 | |||
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Length | 40:00 | |||
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Singles from Sounds from the Other Side | ||||
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Exclaim! | 7/10 |
NotJustOk | 6/10 |
Pitchfork | 7.4/10 |
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YNaija | A |
Sounds from the Other Side (abbreviated as SFTOS) is the third studio album and major label debut by Nigerian singer Wizkid. Described as an EP by the singer, the album contains songs that were recorded between 2014 and 2017. It was released on July 14, 2017, by Starboy Entertainment, RCA Records, and Sony Music International. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including Afrobeat, EDM, R&B, and house. The album features guest appearances from Drake, Major Lazer, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Efya, Bucie and Trey Songz. Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers.
The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play. SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200. It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart. The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake. "African Bad Gyal" was released alongside the pre-order of the album on June 9, 2017, and "Naughty Ride" was released as a promotional track on June 23, 2017.