Nigerian rapper DAP The Contract drops his inaugural solo track of 2026, “Fuji Shuffle (To The Left)”, a buoyant record designed for clubs and parties, melding the pulsating rhythms of [Fuji music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_(music)) with the universally recognised shuffle style and spotlighting the vibrancy of [Yoruba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_people) culture.
The single arrives after a two‑year hiatus from solo projects; DAP’s previous release, a re‑imagined version of his 2018 song “Everybody Falls in The Summer (5yr)”, came out in 2024. Since then, he concentrated on the collaborative trio Hi‑Lo Jack, which also features Clyde Lawrence of the soul‑pop collective Lawrence and indie folk vocalist Cody Fitzgerald of Stolen Jars.
Key details of the new track include:
- Title: “Fuji Shuffle (To The Left)”.
- Release year: 2026, marking DAP’s first solo offering of the year.
- Production: Self‑produced by DAP The Contract with additional instrumentation from award‑winning composers Peter Enriquez and Syl DuBenion.
- Musical elements: Yoruba vocal adlibs, Highlife‑style horns, and driving percussion that echo the party atmosphere of 1970s Lagos.
- Artist’s statement: “We all know the classic shuffle songs, such as the ‘Cha Cha Slide’, ‘Electric Slide’, or ‘The Wobble’. ‘Fuji Shuffle (To The Left)’ is Fuji’s own shuffle record,” the rapper explained in a press release, adding that the song “captures the nostalgia of 1970s Lagos functions, the original never‑ending party where everybody is on the dance floor.”
What makes the record distinct?
The track deliberately references the communal dance traditions of Lagos’s golden era, layering traditional Fuji drum patterns with the upbeat tempo of Western shuffle songs. This hybrid approach aims to invite listeners of all ages to celebrate Nigeria’s musical legacy while enjoying a contemporary club‑ready beat.
Where can listeners hear it?
The song is available for streaming on major platforms, with a direct link provided by the artist’s promotional campaign. Fans are encouraged to stream, share, and add the track to their playlists to keep the spirit of Lagos’s historic celebrations alive.
Overall, “Fuji Shuffle (To The Left)” signals DAP The Contract’s return to solo work, positioning Nigerian cultural motifs at the forefront of modern dance music and inviting a new generation to experience the joy of Fuji‑infused shuffle rhythms.