“Getting Paid” — the sleek, genre-blending collaboration between Sarz, Asake, Wizkid, and Jamaican dancehall star Skillibeng — storms in at No. 1 this week on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart. For Sarz, the prolific producer behind hits for Burna Boy, Drake, and Lojay, it marks his first-ever No. 1 on the chart. Meanwhile, Skillibeng celebrates his second career No. 1, following his earlier chart-topper “Jump” alongside Tyla and Gunna.
The song anchors Sarz’s debut album Protect Sarz At All Costs, released September 26, 2025, a project that cements him as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking musical architects. Built on bouncy percussion, smooth guitar loops, and airy synths, “Getting Paid” embodies Sarz’s minimalist mastery. Asake adds concise melodic flair, Skillibeng injects his patois-driven dancehall swagger, and Wizkid glides through the rhythm with effortless charisma.
Sarz — best known for producing “Monalisa” with Lojay and Chris Brown — crafted Protect Sarz At All Costs as a showcase of artistry over star power. “I didn’t just want features for the sake of names,” he explained. “I wanted voices that would elevate the vision.” The album lives up to that promise, blending Afrobeats heavyweights and emerging voices across continents.
Alongside “Getting Paid,” the star-studded tracklist includes “Mademoiselle,” featuring Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Theodora, and Zenia; as well as appearances from Wurld, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Teni, Libianca, Victony, and the Ndlovu Choir.
