Dual Force: Mayour and Smur Lee Join Forces for Massive New Street Anthem "Ikebe O'clock"

Dual Force: Mayour and Smur Lee Join Forces for Massive New Street Anthem "Ikebe O'clock"

Two of the streets' most exciting voices, fast-rising artist Mayour and breakout hitmaker Smur Lee, have officially announced their collaborative partnership on a massive new joint single, "Ikebe O'clock".

The highly anticipated street-pop record is scheduled to drop globally on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Dual Force: Mayour and Smur Lee Join Forces for Massive New Street Anthem "Ikebe O'clock"
Dual Force: Mayour and Smur Lee Join Forces for Massive New Street Anthem "Ikebe O'clock"
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Stepping away from traditional feature dynamics, "Ikebe O'clock" is a fully collaborative, co-led effort that showcases the distinct sonic qualities of both artists. Built on a rich bed of hard-hitting Afrobeats and high-tempo percussion, the track serves as a bold, high-energy celebration of the natural endowment, confidence, and undeniable beauty of the African woman.

While Mayour steers the ship with his incredibly catchy hooks and infectious vocal delivery, Smur Lee brings her signature punchy street flows that have made her a household name across Nigeria's music landscape.

Together, the duo delivers a powerful street anthem that honors the grace and physical essence of women in an empowering, celebratory light.

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Speaking on the creative process behind the record, Mayour stated:

"This isn't a song where someone just hops on a verse. 'Ikebe O'clock' is a shared vision. Smur Lee and I wanted to create a track that feels heavy in the clubs but remains a proud, positive anthem for African women. The energy in the studio was electric, and we can’t wait for the world to hear it on July 31st."

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