Atlanta’s melodic trap king Gunna continues his global expedition on forever be mine, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats royalty Wizkid for what might be the smoothest cut on his latest album The Last Wun. Positioned strategically in the album’s middle act, the collaboration is a masterclass in cross-continental chemistry.
forever be mine effortlessly marries Gunna’s usual flowing cadence with Wizkid’s silk-smooth vocal delivery, creating a familiar yet refreshing sound. The production provides the perfect backdrop for this cultural collision, allowing both artists to operate in their sweet spots while pushing each other into new territory.
Gunna’s approach here is notably more restrained than his typical high-energy offerings, leaning into the romantic undertones that Wizkid brings to the table. The result is a track that breathes with an almost hypnotic quality, letting the melodies do the heavy lifting while both artists weave in and out of each other’s verses with practiced ease.
Forever Be Mine is particularly compelling for its representation of genuine artistic fusion rather than surface-level collaboration. Wizkid doesn’t just provide guest verses, as we already know, he fundamentally shapes the song emotionally, while Gunna adapts his style to complement the Afrobeats influence without losing his Atlanta identity.
This track is part of Gunna’s broader strategy on The Last Wun to incorporate Nigerian talent, alongside collaborations with Burna Boy and other Afrobeats artists. However, forever be mine stands out for its subtle approach to genre-blending, proving that the most effective cross-cultural collaborations happen when artists genuinely complement each other rather than simply occupying the same track.
forever be mine represents both artists at their most collaborative and creative. It shows how contemporary hip-hop and Afrobeats can enhance each other when paired thoughtfully. While some international collaborations can feel forced or commercially motivated, this track flows with the natural chemistry of two artists who genuinely understand each other’s musical languages.
For fans of either artist, forever be mine offers something familiar yet evolved, Gunna’s melodic sensibilities enhanced by Wizkid’s romantic energy, and Wizkid’s global sound grounded by Gunna’s authenticity. It’s the kind of collaboration that feels inevitable in hindsight and leaves you wondering why it took this long to happen.
Listen to forever be mine here.
