Duduke

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

"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

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. "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.
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