Afrobeats nostalgia and online debates collided after veteran musician and fashion designer Sexy Steel revealed that the iconic instrumental behind Davido’s 2011 breakout anthem, Dami Duro, was originally meant for him.
Speaking during a recent media session, Sexy Steel shared that back when Davido was primarily working as an up-and-coming sound engineer and producer, the energetic beat was crafted specifically for his own musical project. “That beat Davido made for his song ‘Dami Duro’ was actually my beat. I never said it anywhere, but Davido has gone to several interviews and confirmed it,” Sexy Steel stated, adding that singer B-Red originally introduced him to Davido to produce songs for him.
Reacting to the resurgence of the story, Davido openly addressed the situation, corroborating the origins of the beat while offering full context on how the historic track transformed into one of the biggest anthems in modern African pop culture.
The Grammy-nominated megastar explained that during his early days in the industry, he operated a state-of-the-art recording studio in Lagos and was actively producing tracks for established acts, including Sexy Steel. While constructing the instrumental intended for Sexy Steel, the sheer infectious energy of the beat took over. Realizing he had stumbled upon a career-defining sound, Davido pivoted, laid down his own vocals, and collaborated with star producer Shizzi to refine the track into Dami Duro—the mega-hit that ultimately launched him into global superstardom.
Davido’s candid acknowledgment and willingness to credit Sexy Steel’s role in the studio session have been praised by music fans, sparking conversations about the unpredictable creative process behind legendary Afrobeats hits.
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