Whizkid's $5 Million Verse with Beyoncé.

IN THE WORLD OF music collaborations, the tale of Wizkid being given a $5 million fee to deliver just 30 seconds worth of verse by none other than Beyoncé shows what an elaborate process behind these united creatives is often happening out of sight for fans. When Beyoncé

reached out to Wizkid for his assistance on "Brown Skin Girl," the song became a smash hit, an offer he thought was free at first as part of paying homage in deference to her mentorship. But Beyoncé made it clear she wanted to pay him for his work, clearly valuing the input of artists.


While this collaboration in question gave Wizkid his first Grammy award, it also showed the need to acknowledge and applaud talent within the music space. This is a level of respect and professionalism that artists now dream about as Beyoncé not only paid for Wizkid's verse but also sponsored his entire trip-accommodation included.


They are the glamorous, artistic side of music collaborations that fans usually see, but behind them lie strong negotiation and transactional work that pieced these projects together. The deal was a professional one that only highlighted the business side of music and what an artist brings to the table.