Asake -

This video is to help you understand the meaning behind the song 2:30 by ‪@ASAKEMUSIC‬. Afrobeats and West African music may be easier for some to understand when translated and explained. I hope you enjoy!
Refer to the official music video in the following link:
• Asake - 2:30 (Official...

[@Toksolalove]

Getting money like 50… that’s a song by 50 cents

[@simbihawt]

Ohhh yesss “I get money, money is got, I get it!” You’re so right! 😂 thank you for that

[@olalekanoloyede]

@@simbihawt still getting money like 50, I be real G

[@sport_onions]

wow, this lady really tried, she is amazing. I've never seen anyone translate Asake's song like this or any other Yoruba based song for that matter. Big ups.

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂

[@adimckdia7974]

You have no idea of much of a light worker you are. Never underestimate the work you are doing.

[@simbihawt]

Thank you so much and I appreciate this. Gave me a positive boost this morning reading this 🙂

[@AG-dt1oq]

Facts !!!

[@Toksolalove]

Simbi you’re too good. I always come back here to hear your breakdown which helps me appreciate the song even more

[@simbihawt]

Thank you for your support! 🤎🤎 We help each other like I completely missed that 50cent reference lol I’m happy you caught it

[@sulaimanottun1440]

"Abinibi yato s'ability Ẹsọ fun wọn tan ba teri si Wọn ma pa lori" - I'd translate that part as innate ability is different learned ability(agbara), so tell them if they try to reason it (teri si) they'll go bald (Won ma pa lori) i.e his ability or style is so natural and unmatched (yato si ability) that if someone tries to reason it or learn it they'll go bald because of how difficult it is. This follows the next bars where he sings its not by mouth and people who people respect, respect him cos there is no one like him (Tẹnu kọ, emi promising Awọn tẹ fọ fun, fọ fun mi Tori ko sẹ lomi)

[@simbihawt]

Oooooh yes I love this- innate vs learned. How you used that helps to explain it and capture that part. Thank you for adding to this!

[@olivenompilodlamini92]

He is so witty 😭🤣

[@simbihawt]

😂 yesss! Sometimes I wonder how his personality is like in real life lol

[@derinadebayo332]

Love when you breakdown Asake, cause he's so deep. I'm sure it's a lot of work 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@derinadebayo332]

I think formation might also mean your 'team', cause like in sports your formation is the way your team is organized for that game.

[@simbihawt]

Ohhhh nice one! That makes sense too

[@datchica22093]

Wow thank you so much for breaking this song down. Not just the literal translation, but also the slang, subliminal messages and history, yesss!

[@simbihawt]

Lol of course!!! Thanks for the support 🙂

[@PatrickMwangi-sd2tp]

Much love from Kenya ❤

[@NathanDLSCOMEDY]

Thank you for this I searched for this translation directly on the search bar

[@simbihawt]

You’re welcome and lol I love the perfect timing

[@homemovie2468]

❤❤❤❤ much love you are too good dear I Love your interpretation

[@simbihawt]

Thanks for listening🤎

[@RayNLA]

This is my favorite song right now. I really appreciate you translating the lyrics. I have even more appreciation for the song and Asake!!!❤

[@simbihawt]

Hey of course!! I’m glad you like the song and the translation 🙂🤎

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

Asake work of art album is simply superb .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Greetings from Ghana

[@simbihawt]

Thank you appreciate it!

[@Tiktok_Reddit]

The “teri si “ line is a proverb He was just saying if you venture into the wrong thing(s) .. you’ll face the consequences

[@simbihawt]

Mmm okay. I get what you’re saying

[@MrLukec16]

I have been hooked on afrobeats and specifically Nigerian artists for three years now. As an American, I can piece together the broken English and Nigerian Pidgin, but at a loss when it comes to the Yoruba or Igbo, but always really wanted to know what was being said. I must have watched 7 of your videos in a row: 2:30, Sability, Kante, Love Nwantiti, Organise, Xtra Cool, Wan Da Mo, Loaded. All songs I love so much. Glad I found this channel, and it's even showing me some songs I maybe wasn't aware of that I'm going to start listening to.

[@simbihawt]

When I got to the part where you listed the songs out, I genuinely laughed and smiled out of appreciation for you doing that lol. Thanks sooo much I’m happy I am able to help 🙂 it’s impressive that you were able to understand the Pidgin English though as I know that’s often very hard for some

[@MrLukec16]

@@simbihawt I've spent some time looking up and trying to figure out the Pidgin English on my own, so I know a little, but only so much I can find online, so really love these specific breakdowns! I'm sure you've got a long list of song requests, but if you ever find yourself needing a song recommendation for a break down, my two I'd be interested in seeing would be Asake/Olamide's song "Omo Ope" and Bayanni's song "Kala."

[@simbihawt]

@@MrLukec16 that’s good that you have been doing your research. I can tell you’re really into it that’s great. Thanks for understanding! Omo ope by Asake is on my list so it may take some time but I will try and get to it. I’ve never heard Kala before so I will listen and confirm with you 🙂

[@MrLukec16]

@@simbihawt Bayanni has a verse on Wan Da Mo, which I love. I think he's a fairly newer artist and signed with Mavin Records. Really like his sound and hoping he releases more music soon.

[@simbihawt]

Oh that’s nice. I don’t know many of his songs so I will start being on the lookout. Thanks 🙂

[@ssemujjushafiq4745]

One love from Uganda, they way I love Nigerian Afro beats, you made it easy for me with your translations, any thanks for great work.

[@AG-dt1oq]

This is amazing thank you soooo much !!!!!!!!

[@simbihawt]

You’re welcome !! Lol thank you 😄

[@onioyewole181]

You're just too good ❤

[@simbihawt]

Thank you!!

[@sundayfalore4885]

Wow you are very good

[@JeanChritz]

This was helpful, thanks

[@thatgirl6763]

Thank you for the translations, you're doing such an amazing and excellent job. Thank you for your hard work.

[@simbihawt]

I’m truly glad you like them. Your comments on my videos have really been refreshing and a boost of motivation. Thank YOU!

[@thatgirl6763]

@@simbihawt You're welcome, I just love the way you translate those lyrics. You made people who don't understand the language understand it, your way of translations is so easy to understand I just love it. You are a perfect teacher, you too good at this. It amazing. Thank you again for translating, I just can't thank you enough.

[@simbihawt]

I really feel all the support you give me. Thank youuuu🤎

[@thatgirl6763]

@@simbihawt You're welcome.

[@Sege98]

Great work 👏

[@anthonyajilore8450]

Love your interpretation

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂

[@esehogheneglory6053]

Eyy, please do this for Asake’s whole album😭❤️

[@simbihawt]

Lol if I had the luxury of time I would! There have been soooo many Afrobeats songs released recently and I’m behind but I will dedicate some time on the album. Can you tell me your top 3-5 if you had to choose?

[@esehogheneglory6053]

@@simbihawt uhmm, that would be Basquiat Great guy Introduction What’s up my G Remember. Then “I believe” would also be appreciated 🫶🏽 Thanks so much for the 2:30 breakdown

[@simbihawt]

Noted!! Thank you

[@leticianhaule2687]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@simbihawt]

You’re welcome!! ☺️

[@boatengemmanuel9690]

So basically, 2:30 isn't a shade song to other artists who were copying his style? Thanks my Goddess of Breakdown for always us quality breakdown❤❤

[@simbihawt]

A few moments in the song to focus on and think about: He mentions people who have fake loyalty in the beginning of the song and that use their mouths for deception in a way. Then in 5:07 to 7:43, Asake is letting us know that many people want to be like him and that they should not stress themselves out because there is only one of him and he’s the best. He also starts off the second stanza of the song saying “I came here to just play/joke around not to fight.” Do artists normally say people want to be like them in their songs and say that they are the best? Yes, all of the time. Is it possible he can be shading other artists? Yes, it is possible in the points I made above. Can I say for sure the song is to shade other artists? The simple answer is no…but this is what makes music fun sometimes lol everyone gets their own meaning and puts two and two together. So what do you think with the question you asked me? You’re welcomeee and you call me Goddess of Breakdown every video haha it’s an honor lol

[@boatengemmanuel9690]

Yeah, I call u Goddess bcos u are not only beautiful but u keep giving us beautiful craft work as well. U do what Goddess does. I read from other platform that "2:30" was a direct 'shade' to Seyi Vibez for copying Asake but after listening to impeccable breakdown, I realized the song wasn't necessarily meant for Seyi . Thanks for helping.

[@simbihawt]

Thanksss you’re kind 🙂 And okay cool!

[@olalekanoloyede]

She’s not only beautiful, she is subliminally intelligent with the way she breaks down the beautiful language. Much respect 🫡

[@Bossladydeej]

Wow the best breakdown, glad I found you for future videos, subscribed! Thank you beautiful! God bless you

[@Bossladydeej]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@simbihawt]

Thanj you and you're so welcome! Nice to have you 🙂

[@skellybanks1878]

I Love this analysis..... Impressive !

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂☺️

[@samueltubotamino9551]

Simbihawt ur good meeen, Asake is a good artist, he has alot of inspiration, but he loves yoruba alot

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂 yeah its probable that Yoruba is his first language so that would make sense. I’m happy you’re enjoying him

[@olalekanoloyede]

Yes, his first language is Yoruba and he gets the inspiration from his mom/grandma who is actually the one named Asake. Notice how Asake is a woman’s name?

[@olalekanoloyede]

Asake is deep. He’s saying he’s not about fighting….see how he ryhmed sokoto penpe, which means knicker…with ni’ka (ni ika, which means wickedness) and it still all marked complete sense with not being interested in fights but play(ere)?

[@OlawaleoOgundare]

love it the review.

[@simbihawt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@footballgoal9692]

1st you too much ❤

[@simbihawt]

Lol nice thanks!! 🫶🏿

[@olivenompilodlamini92]

Yaaay thank you 🎉😂❤

[@simbihawt]

Lol you’re welcome! ☺️

[@lanredavid2568]

Nice reaction always

[@simbihawt]

You’re showing me so much love on my videos. Thank you so much 🫶🏾

[@bullyfcoffee9815]

Good job sister...

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂

[@OlawaleoOgundare]

waiting for your review on the new asake album, thats alot of work I know, and Seyi vibe too, hard coded lyrics

[@simbihawt]

Nice and yes I’m working on a few songs from their albums. There are so many songs coming out can’t keep up 😅

[@olalekanoloyede]

Simbihawt - you the best. Let me add context to two lines. Bebe no dey for jiji, o si wa n titi. Bebe means many many good happenings. Jiji is an African online marketplace founded in Lagos. Titi means the streets. Bebe no dey for jiji, it’s still on the streets.

[@simbihawt]

Thanks but wait can you explain that further? He’s saying good happenings can be found on the streets?

[@olalekanoloyede]

@@simbihawt yes bebe is not on Jiji, it’s still on the street. Bebe n lo. Bebe means a lot of things…unlimited awesomeness, pleasant surprises….all means bebe. Bebe o ti tan, bebe shi n lo. Bebe no dey for jiji, you can’t buy bebe online…it’s still on the streets that you will find bebe.

[@simbihawt]

Ahhhh! Awesome thank you 🙂

[@olalekanoloyede]

@@simbihawt bebe stubborn gan…bebe n lo🤣

[@olalekanoloyede]

@@simbihawt are you gonna do Para Boy, please 🙏🏾?

[@zeliwellnesschanel]

You gonna do remember 👀👀👀

[@simbihawt]

I sure am 🙂🙂🙂

[@simbihawt]

Hi see translation for Remember below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoDOe2R4f6ZkrMU Enjoy🙂

[@olalekanoloyede]

Information, not formation. Information lo gba’ye ja, omo iya mi ko stay wise. Information is key in this world and is necessary to remain wise.

[@simbihawt]

Oh okay I thought it was formation but that makes perfect sense

[@paul_keddy5293]

❤

[@simbihawt]

🤎🫶🏿

[@nattymjay1796]

14:25 so now he got agility but in “ototo” he don’t got stamina lol

[@simbihawt]

😂😂 funnyyy QTNA lol

[@Loner03]

Ima let @football goal take this one cuz I fell asleep 😄

[@simbihawt]

😂 you have no choice lol

[@ttnyte]

Can you do reason you by Rema?

[@simbihawt]

Hey I will look into this song! Please give me time as my song request list is kind of long. Thank you for the recommendation 🙂

[@thatgirl6763]

Simbi, Asake done drop songs, I beg I take God beg you please translate all of those songs, please. I am pleading with you in fact if you wantsme to knee down to beg you I will because I must know what my man (husband) is saying. I beg. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

[@simbihawt]

😂😂😂 this made me laugh!!! I plan to listen to the album this weekend but I’ve seen people are pretty excited about it

[@thatgirl6763]

@@simbihawt Thank you and I'm glad I made you laugh, thank you so much for all you've done and continue. People are excited but me I'm over excited, I don't even know which word to use for the way I feel right now because i couldn't wait to listen to the album every since I found out about the release date of it, and now I excited to listen to your translations. Thank you again and also please take your time cause I will wait however long you take, I will wait even if Jesus come self I will still wait for your translations before I go with Him. The way Asake Don sweet my body like dis I dey wait. Landlord have become the Landlord of my heart.

[@simbihawt]

Please don’t make me scream 😂 I have some requests from his last album still on my list but it’s just soooo much afrobeats music coming out so im not caught up. Maybe if I had the luxury of time to record and post everyday I’d be more on top. However I will still focus on his for a while 🙂

[@thatgirl6763]

@@simbihawt I know it only you doing the video and that why I appreciate you so much, and please don't rush yourself, take your time because I don't want you to burnout and I know you have a life outside of this. Take as long as you wants and I know you have other requests from other people for other artists too; trust me I understand, please take your time. And thank you again.

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🙂🙂❤️

[@christianfernandez3600]

Translate Soke or KANA PLEASE !!!!!❤️

[@simbihawt]

Wow I remember exactly where I was when I first heard Kana lol but okay! Please give me some time as my request list is long so I will check this out ☺️🫶🏿

[@onioyewole181]

You're just too good ❤

[@simbihawt]

Thank you 🤎🫶🏾