DJ NEPTUNE DELIVERS AMAPIANO AND AFROHOUSE SUMMER JAM ‘WHO DAT GIRL? II’ WITH AFROBEATS DISRUPTORS CROWN APE AND ALTÉ PIONEER BOJ
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The award-winning DJ NEPTUNE has reimagined afrobeats disruptors CROWN APE’s latest single ‘Who Dat Girl?’ and turned it into an amapiano and afrohouse summer bop aptly titled ‘WHO DAT GIRL? II’ featuring alté pioneer BOJ, stripping away the original’s rap edge and reshaping it into a warmer and more dancefloor-focused offering just in time for summer. Where the first version brought together Lagos, London and Frankfurt through a blend of afrofusion and European street rap energy, ‘Who Dat Girl? II’ narrows the spotlight around Boj’s laid-back melodic presence and the track’s after-hours allure, allowing the groove and atmosphere to take centre stage. The remix stretches across four and a half minutes of sleek, sensual movement, leaning into percussion, bass guitar, synths, electronic drums and African rhythmic textures to create a version that feels more hypnotic, fluid and club-ready.
In DJ Neptune’s hands, ‘Who Dat Girl? II’ is brighter, deeper and more expansive without losing the mystery and understated confidence that made the original so magnetic. The remix keeps the song’s core feeling of that late-night spark, the glance across the room, the pull of attraction and curiosity intact, but reframes it through a polished amapiano and afrohouse lens, bringing a more uplifting and euphoric pulse to the record. Its mood is sexy, sunny and quietly celebratory, balancing relaxed confidence with enough rhythmic lift to make it translate across lounges, beach clubs, late-night sets and global dance spaces this summer. With his remix, DJ Neptune has turned the original cross-continental rap fusion on its head and resurrected a seamless Afro-diasporic dance record in its place, driven by Boj’s effortless vocal performance and his instinct for groove, momentum and big summer vibes.
‘Who Dat Girl? II’ is a natural fit for DJ Neptune, one of Nigeria’s most established DJs, artists, producers and A&Rs, whose career has long been defined by connecting sounds, scenes and people across borders. Born and raised in Lagos, the Edo State native has built a reputation for moving confidently across hip-hop, R&B, house, dancehall, afrobeats and more, with a catalogue that includes collaborations with afropop royalty including Rema, Joeboy, Omahlay and Davido. His wider career includes landmark moments such as becoming the first Nigerian DJ to perform at SXSW, serving as A&R on Naeto C’s award-winning Super C Season album, and earning multiple awards including two Headies Awards, Nigeria’s GRAMMY Award equivalent. On ‘Who Dat Girl? II’, DJ Neptune brings that same global ear and club-tested precision to Crown Ape’s Afro-European vision, turning the record into a sleek, feel-good summer remix built for movement, connection and international dancefloors.
MORE ABOUT DJ NEPTUNE
DJ Neptune is one of Nigeria’s most established DJs, artists, producers and A&Rs, with a career defined by versatility, cultural reach and an instinct for connecting sounds, scenes and audiences across borders. The Edo State native was born and raised in Lagos, where he was first exposed to music in the late ’90s and began entertaining friends and neighbours from the age of ten before developing his DJing skills and craft across school parties, eateries, nightclubs and house parties. Over the years, he has built a powerful reputation as a genre-fluid selector and hitmaker, moving confidently across hip-hop, R&B, house, funky house, dancehall and afrobeats, while cultivating an outstanding catalogue that includes collaborations with some of African music’s biggest names, including Davido, Olamide, Stonebwoy, BOJ, Joeboy, Mr Eazi, Rema, Ruger, Kizz Daniel, Zlatan and more.
Beyond the booth, DJ Neptune’s impact spans recorded music, live performance, brand partnerships and A&R. He made history as the first Nigerian DJ to perform at SXSW, and also served as A&R on Naeto C’s award-winning Super C Season album, underlining his role not only as a performer but as a tastemaker and culture connector. His career has been recognised with multiple honours, including a Soundcity MVP Award for Best African DJ, two Headies Awards for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year, alongside other awards and accolades across Africa, Asia and the wider African diaspora. With a long-running ability to translate African music for different rooms and generations, DJ Neptune remains a central figure in the global afrobeats ecosystem: a seasoned curator, collaborator and creative force whose influence continues to move between the club, the charts and the culture.
MORE ABOUT CROWN APE
Conceptualized by British Nigerian culturepreneur Ikenna Donald (Skepta, Knucks, Odumodublvck), Crown Ape is an emerging force shaping the next phase of global afrobeats. Working from the belief that culture should be evolving, and rooted in the foundations laid by icons such as Davido, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage, Crown Ape represents a new generation pushing the sound beyond familiar borders without losing its core. Their music is not imitation though, it is disruptive expansion. Drawing from afrobeats’ global rise with a sharp ear for where it can go next, Crown Ape are carving out a lane defined by cultural fusion, sonic experimentation, and intercontinental instinct, where African musicality meets European textures and diasporic energy in one fluid global sound.
At the heart of Crown Ape’s identity is a disruptive Afro-European crossover that blends the textured pulse of afrobeats with the polish of Eurosonics to create intercontinental music that is culturally grounded and internationally fluent. The Crown Ape sound thrives on contrast, where smooth African pop music can blend with undeniable Euro party energy, language barriers can turn into infectious bridges, and cultural differences can be transformed into creative fuel. Whether in Lagos, Berlin, London, or beyond, Crown Ape’s music is designed to translate, welcoming the diaspora wherever they are and giving them a sound that feels globally aware without disconnecting from its roots. It is afrobeats with a new taste, a new voice, and a wider field of vision.
Beyond the music, Crown Ape also exists as a wider creative ecosystem operating at the intersection of culture, music, and brands. With a strong instinct for authentic storytelling, trend awareness, and contemporary audience engagement, the Crown Ape universe extends into creative strategy, campaign thinking, and culture-led experiential moments, building narratives that connect with the people shaping today’s conversations. That broader vision feeds directly back into the art and music – Crown Ape are not simply contributing to afrobeats’ global expansion, but actively reimagining what it can look and sound like when handled with imagination, authenticity, and a truly international perspective.
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