When Asake released Mr Money With the Vibe on September 7, 2022, under YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, he didn’t just drop a debut album—he unleashed a cultural moment.
The 12-track masterpiece, produced majorly by Magicsticks, brought together Afrobeats, amapiano, and fuji in a fearless blend that captured the pulse of Lagos’ streets and the soul of global Afropop.
From the opening bars of Terminator to the spiritual hum of Nzaza, Asake’s sound redefined Nigerian street music. Within days of its release, the album smashed Apple Music Africa records for most first-day and first-three-day streams ever achieved by an African project—proof that the world was ready for Asake’s “vibe.”
Chart Momentum & Global Reach
The Mr Money wave didn’t stop at the Nigerian border. It crossed continents and playlists alike.
The album peaked at #22 on the UK Albums Chart and debuted at #66 on the US Billboard 200, placing Asake among the highest-charting Nigerian artists of all time.
Back home, Mr Money With the Vibe made history when it topped the inaugural TurnTable Nigeria Top 50 Albums Chart in November 2022—a testament to its unmatched popularity and sonic depth.
From Lagos to London, the “Mr Money” sound became a global anthem, bridging Yoruba rhythm with international groove.
The Spotify Longevity Effect
Fast-forward to November 2025, and Asake’s debut album is still rewriting the rules of digital music.
One of its standout songs, Nzaza, is currently #23 on Spotify Nigeria’s Top 50 Songs, a staggering 148 weeks after release. Even more remarkable, Mr Money With the Vibe is now recognized as the longest-charting Top 10 album in Nigeria’s Spotify history (Cosoro Radio UK).
It’s a feat few African artists have achieved—and even fewer have sustained.
Why It Keeps Streaming
Several factors explain why Asake’s debut refuses to fade into digital history:
Fresh yet familiar sound – A perfect fusion of Yoruba-rooted street pop, amapiano, and Afrobeats, giving listeners a sense of home and hype all at once.
Multi-hit strength – Tracks like Joha, Terminator, and Organise became back-to-back anthems, ensuring the album never relied on one breakout song.
Streaming-age advantage – In the algorithm-driven world of music, albums either fade fast or evolve into timeless treasures—Mr Money With the Vibe became the latter.
Live and viral catalysts – Asake’s magnetic live performances and international tours continually spark renewed interest in his catalog, keeping the streams alive and rising.
Beyond the Music — The Staying Power of a Street Prophet
Mr Money With the Vibe isn’t just an album; it’s a blueprint for modern Afrobeats success.
It’s the rare debut that hasn’t aged, proving that authentic street storytelling, backed by bold production, can transcend both time and geography.
Three years later, Asake’s sound remains loud, local, and limitless—proof that true art doesn’t expire; it evolves.
“Albums come and go,” one fan tweeted, “but Mr Money With the Vibe never left our playlists.”
And indeed, it hasn’t.
Because Asake isn’t just Mr Money.
He’s Mr Longevity With the Vibe.
