Skepta reacts after 'Tony Montana’ featuring Portable hits 1million YouTube views
British-Nigerian rapper, Skepta is celebrating a significant milestone as his collaboration with Nigerian street pop act Portable, titled Tony Montana, surpasses 1 million views on YouTube in just four days since its release.
The track, produced by renowned British-Ghanaian record producer, Jae5, debuted at the number one spot on Spotify Nigeria shortly after its release on Friday, March 1, 2024. It also soared to the top of the Apple Music Nigeria top 100 chart, solidifying its success in the Nigerian music scene.
Expressing his gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support, Skepta took to his X account today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to share the news. In his post, he wrote, "Our first million of many. Thank you to everybody that got #TonyMontana on repeat."
The collaboration between Skepta and Portable marks a significant milestone for the Nigerian street pop artist, as it represents his first international collaboration. The partnership between the two artists was initiated during the British Fashion Awards (BFA), where Portable was seen alongside Skepta and his entourage. The viral video captured Portable's stylish appearance as he confidently walked the red carpet, showcasing his fashion sense in a two-piece jacket ensemble paired with matching sneakers.
Portable's growing international recognition highlights the increasing global appeal of Nigerian music, with artists like Skepta embracing and collaborating with talents from the Nigerian music scene. As Tony Montana continues to garner success both locally and internationally, fans eagerly anticipate further collaborations and achievements from the talented duo.
Our first million of many. Thank you to everybody that got #TonyMontana on repeat 🔂 pic.twitter.com/kTGUvdJaEC
— Big Smoke - (@Skepta) March 5, 2024
