Davido and Machel Montano join forces on new track Fling It Up
- rrpaterson5
- Oct 15
- 1 min read
Two giants. One rhythm.
When Machel Montano and Davido link up, the result isn’t just a song — it’s a cultural ignition. Fling It Up, dropped on January 1st, 2025, is where soca collides with Afrobeats in full technicolor — a sonic celebration of movement, heat, and connection.
Built from Montano’s Carnival DNA and Davido’s unmistakable Afrobeats pulse, the track dances between worlds, blending island euphoria with continental swagger. It’s more than a crossover — it’s a homecoming for the diaspora, a moment where the Caribbean and Africa share the same drum.
The visual, directed by Fresh Juice’s own Kieran Khan, captures that collision in full motion — a kinetic, joy-soaked film that blurs the line between street and stage, heritage and hype. Every frame feels alive, pulsing with color, rhythm, and sweat.
Machel calls it “a dream link-up,” welcoming Davido into the soca scene with open arms. And Davido, ever the boundary-breaker, brings his signature sound and global energy — the same force behind hits like Fall, If, and FEM.
Fling It Up isn’t just a track — it’s a movement. A film. A vibe. A reminder that when cultures connect, the world dances.
