New Music: WizKid – “Essence” (Remix) [featuring Justin Bieber & Tems]
Nothing says “I’m serious about being successful in the US” like throwing Justin Bieber on the remix of your latest single.
If the Billboard Hot 100 was scored based on the number of times a song is used on Instagram stories, WizKid’s “Essence” (featuring Tems) would probably be No. 1 right now. For the last two to three months, it has been almost impossible to open that app without hearing that song, and these days, social media popularity is oftentimes a precursor to “real life” chart success.
After many weeks of social media popularity, “Essence” finally cracked the Billboard Hot 100 a month ago and has risen steadily since its arrival, currently sitting at No. 54.
With a new version of the song featuring one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, we could argue that “Essence” is just getting started. Not only has Justin Bieber proven his ability to make a remix go POP in the past, he actually adds a verse worth listening to. In other words, Justin Bieber is bringing more than star power to the table — and his pidgin isn’t half-bad.
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