Nigerian rap sensation ODUMODUBLVCK real name Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, the Abuja-bred artist who’s been shaking up the scene with his gritty Okporoko rhythms is finally unleashing the ‘Industry Machine’ wave we’ve all been waiting for, starting with the hard-hitting single “Pay Me.”
Dropped just yesterday on August 22, 2025, this one’s a monster collab featuring UK grime heavyweight Stormzy and Naija’s own Zlatan Ibile, turning demands for cash into an anthemic bop that’s got fans chanting “Pay me my money” non-stop.
Produced by Scarr, the beat rides on thumping drums and breezy keys that scream street energy, while ODUMODU flexes his flow with that effortless swagger. Stormzy brings his sharp British bars, and Zlatan adds that Zanku flair it’s a cross-cultural fire that builds on their past link-up on “Picanto” back in ODUMODU’s breakout days.
What really hooks you is the opener sampling “Make We Jolly” from Nollywood legends Patience Ozokwor, Tonto Dikeh, and Charles Awurum a clever nod to Naija pop culture that shows ODUMODU’s deep roots in storytelling.
Coming hot off his surprise March 2025 mixtape “The Machine Is Coming” (with gems like “LEGOLAS” and the Victony-assisted “PITY THIS BOY”), this track’s video amps up the fun, showing the trio plotting a cheeky ATM heist pure humor meets hustle vibes.
As a longtime fan of Afrobeats and grime crossovers (think Stormzy’s “Vossi Bop” energy clashing with Zlatan’s street anthems), this feels like a game-changer, especially with ODUMODU’s rise since ‘Eziokwu’ nearly two years ago, and Akpor, another sweet banger.
Fans on X are losing it, calling it a “straight banger” that “knocks you out” and a perfect “ballers anthem.” If you’re into tracks that motivate while making you move, this one’s gold.
Key vibes on “Pay Me”:
- Genre & Style: High-octane Afrobeats with Okporoko trap elements, featuring booming drums, keyboard loops, and chant-heavy hooks that blend Nigerian hustle with UK grit.
- Release Deets: Out August 22, 2025, as the lead single for ‘Industry Machine’; runs about 3 minutes, with a fun video directed to match the money-chasing theme.
- Why It Hits Different: Nostalgic Nollywood sample adds cultural depth, while the collabs elevate it Stormzy’s bars and Zlatan’s energy make it a viral contender, already sparking TikTok challenges and X hype about owing money anthems.
- Stream Options: Hit YouTube for the official video, or grab it on Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay MP3 downloads available on sites like Tgpbaze for free vibes.
Listen and let us know what you think below!