Wizkid Ft. Tems - Essence (smasher Remix) Apr 2026

It became the first African single to be certified Platinum in the US without an American feature.

Smasher (UK-based producer known for grime and garage edits). Wizkid ft. Tems - Essence (Smasher Remix)

While the original song by and Tems defined the summer with its "sensual" R&B and Afrobeats fusion, producer Smasher takes it to the London underground. Genre: UK Garage / Dub. It became the first African single to be

Popular on platforms like SoundCloud and Bandcamp , it serves as a peak-time club alternative to the laid-back original. 🌍 Why "Essence" is Cultural History Genre: UK Garage / Dub

An official version featuring Justin Bieber also exists, which helped push the track into the Billboard Top 10. If you're a fan of the Starboy era, I can help you find: Other UK Garage remixes of Afrobeats hits. A guide to the Made in Lagos: Deluxe Edition tracklist. The latest WizKid tour dates or festival appearances. Let me know what you'd like to explore next ! Wizkid Ft Tems - Essence (Smasher Remix)

The song catapulted Tems from an emerging artist with only three recorded songs to a global superstar.