DEELA closes out a milestone year with the release of her highly anticipated mixtape, Wicked — a vibrant, genre-blurring body of work that cements her as one of the most dynamic new voices in contemporary music.
Conceived during a writing camp in Nigeria, the project channels the infectious, feel-good energy of the classic Don Jazzy era while pushing it into a fresh, modern space designed to make people move, connect, and let go.
Spanning eight tracks, Wicked is a masterclass in rhythm and attitude, spotlighting DEELA’s distinct cadence and magnetic presence. With production from Geniu Bambino, Black Culture, and Twitch, the mixtape delivers a seamless flow between Afro-infused grooves and sleek, global pop sensibilities.
Breakout singles “Slide” and “Why Always Me” reaffirmed DEELA’s gift for crafting universally resonant hits, expanding her reach far beyond the UK. She’s joined by South West London’s 3Monzo on the buoyant “L.O.M.N (Love Of My Night)”, and Doechii collaborator Fetish on the bold and percussive “Tough Nut” — collaborations that underscore DEELA’s global ambition and her effortless command of sound across borders.
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