Zanku Records commander Zlatan is back to claim the street throne with his explosive new single, ITALAWA. Following his collaborative success alongside ODUMODUBLVCK on MOTION SICKNESS, Zlatan returns to his solo roots to deliver a high-velocity street-pop tune built strictly to activate dancefloor.
Produced by PuffyBeatz and Chech, with a frantic, high-bpm rhythm, ITALAWA fuses heavy, distorted amapiano log drums with traditional Yoruba street percussive loops. The beat is loud, aggressive, and relentless, giving Zlatan the ultimate canvas to deploy his signature, high-voltage ad-libs, fast-paced chants, and razor-sharp punches. It’s custom-built to spark new viral dance movements.
Lyrically, ITALAWA (a Yoruba street phrase which means we are outside, signals presence, authority, and stability) is a celebration of survival, financial dominance, and street sovereignty. Zlatan delivers line after line of witty street proverbs, mocking doubters while lifting up the everyday hustler. His delivery carries the joy that makes it impossible to listen without moving.
ITALAWA proves once again that when it comes to keeping the pulse of the Lagos streets alive, Zlatan’s energy and cultural impact remain totally unmatched.
Listen to ITALAWA here.
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