VICTOR THOMPSON DROPS REMIX OF “THIS YEAR (BLESSINGS)”

October 13, 2023 0

unnamed-1-11 VICTOR THOMPSON DROPS REMIX OF “THIS YEAR (BLESSINGS)”

Gaining traction as an international phenomenon, acclaimed Nigerian Gospel singer, songwriter, and musician Victor Thompson recruits one of music and culture’s most influential voices in music today Gunna for a soaring new Official Remix of his anthemic single “THIS YEAR (Blessings)” out now via NWE Worldwide / Epic Records.

Produced by Samuel OdeyKevwe Okpidama, and Olaleke Korede Dominion, the track opens with cinematic synths as Victor’s words resonate, “Everything I be wanting, manifesting for my life.”

The original “THIS YEAR (Blessings)” with Ehis ‘D’ Greatest has dominated streaming platforms with north of 77.4 million Spotify streams and over 52 million views on the music video thus far. Meanwhile, the sped-up version, acoustic version, French remix, North African remix, and Brazilian remix have gathered a collective total of 44.4 million Spotify streams. It peaked at #35 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart.

Victor continues to take flight. Hailing from Nigeria, he discovered his voice at a young age and shined on the global stage with an appearance on The Voice Nigeria during 2017. In 2021, he dropped his debut “Dependable God (Medley), tallying over 9.8 million Spotify streams and attracting a devout audience. Fan favorites such as “Not Moved” and “My Back” followed, while “THIS YEAR (Blessings)” cemented him as one of the fastest-rising voices in Afrobeats in 2023. He notably earned a nomination in the category of “Best Inspirational Single” at the 16th Headies Awards in addition to garnering “Best Overall Hit Song,” “Best Prophetic/Uplifting Song (Africa),” “Best Thanksgiving Song (Africa), and “Best Collaboration Song” at the 2023 Marathana Awards.

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