Khaid and Ayo Maff Deliver a Hustler’s Anthem with “Rover”
In contrast to the trap-leaning sound of his last release, “I Don’t Want To Die”, Khaid switches things up with the ease of a music prodigy on his newest vibrant single, “Rover,” featuring fast-rising street-hop artist Ayo Maff. Together, they create an uptempo Afropop rhythm that commands the dancefloor, with an almost perfect synergy that feels timeless.
Beyond its refreshing burst of energy, “Rover” carries sticky production and equally catchy lyrics — qualities that have come to define Khaid’s music — making it instantly addictive. His lush vocals radiate a warmth that sits comfortably on Bolabmh’s bubbly production as he opens the two-minute track reflecting on a short-lived past love. He finds solace in drugs before ushering listeners into a chorus that’s as infectious as it is memorable: “I dey for back seat of my rover, with my dealer we dey talk about the mulla, but you dey for back seat of your rover with Anita wey you jam for Ipaja.”
Khaid’s opening verse sets a solid template for guest artiste Ayo Maff, whose delivery becomes the perfect icing on this sonic cake “Rover” is shaping up to be. As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that Khaid and Ayo Maff’s intent is to create a hustle anthem — one with a celebratory tone rather than the gritty desperation typical of such records. Ayo Maff continues Khaid’s legacy of prioritizing financial stability over heartbreak. “Hasta la fuego, hasta la fuego, omo wetin dey sup / Mo wo Telemundo, mo wo Telemundo, omo I no fit chop / Say me I’ve had enough, who said money can’t buy love,” he sings, his cadence smooth as silk, trading affection for ambition.
The energy stays buoyant as Khaid returns with a message of staying true to hard work and the grind, reflecting on the “becoming” days that shaped him. He closes out the delicious record with a final reprise of the now-familiar chorus, sealing “Rover” as an anthem that blends ambition, rhythm, and the unmistakable joy of self-made success.
With “Rover,” Khaid once again proves his versatility and instinct for sonic reinvention. The song bridges introspection and celebration, heartbreak and hustle, a balance that only few young artists can pull off so effortlessly. It’s the sound of a rising star still evolving, yet completely in tune with his generation’s pulse.
