Sugarcane (Camidoh song) explained

Sugarcane
Cover:Sugarcane (Camidoh song).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Camidoh featuring Phantom
Genre:Afropop
Producer:Phantom
Sugarcane (remix)
Cover:Sugarcane remix (Camidoh song).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Camidoh, Mayorkun, & Darkoo featuring King Promise
Genre:Afropop
Producer:Phantom

"Sugarcane" is a song by Ghanaian singer and songwriter Camidoh, featuring the Nigerian record producer Phantom, released in 2021 by Grind Don't Stop Records, through Crux Global, and MOVES Recordings. A remix, with Mayorkun, and Darkoo, featuring the Ghanaian singer King Promise, was released in 2022. The song gained popularity across TikTok, following the release of the remix.

In 2022 the remixed version debuted at number 16 in Nigeria, on the TurnTable Top 50 chart on 9 May,[1] and reached number 4 on 18 May.[2] It also debuted at number 20 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart on 1 May,[3] and reached number 12 on 8 May.[4] It debuted at number 18 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs on the week of May 21.[5] He performed a live version of Sugarcane (remix) on Glitch Africa, on 23 May 2022.[6] In review for NotJustOk, Ademoye Afeez said "Camidoh delivers thrilling live performance".

Background

"Sugarcane" was released on 19 November 2021, and produced by Phantom. A music video for "Sugarcane" was released on 17 February 2022, it was directed by Jwillz.[7] "Sugarcane" video is Camidoh's most viewed video with over 2.1 million YouTube streams as of May 2022. The song was accomplished with a remix with Nigerian singer Mayorkun, and British rapper Darkoo, and feature's Ghanaian singer King Promise, released on 8 April 2022 by Grind Don't Stop Records, through Crux Global, and MOVES Recordings.

Impact

The original version featuring the Nigerian record producer Phantom, was endorsed by Akon, during a question-and-answer session on Twitter Spaces with social media influencer, KalyJay, on Thursday, 24 February 2022, Akon said "I have that record, and it is one of my top ten records that I play every day". He also acknowledged Camidoh’s effort in putting up such an amazing record.[8]

Dance routine

A dance routine for the song was created by Tiktoker Sabrina,[9] which has been used in several videos with the hashtag #Sugarcanechallenge. The dance routine was endorsed by other content creators, and choreographers, including Incredible Zigi,[10] who also participated in the dance routine. As of 31 May 2021, the TikTok challenge has received 38.5M TikTok views.[11]

Accolades

Year! scope="col"
OrganizationAwardResult
2022Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsBest Afrobeats Song[12]
Ghana Nigeria Music Awards Festival USA[13] [14] Ghana Nigeria Collaborations of the Year
Afrobeats Song of the Year
2023Soundcity MVP Awards Festival[15] Song of the Year
Video of the Year
Best Collaboration
Listener's Choice
Viewers Choice

Commercial performance

On 16 February 2022, "Sugarcane" debuted on Adom Airplay Chart, at number 2.[16] As of 23 February 2022, "Sugarcane" had reached number 2 on Citi Top 10 Countdown on Citi FM and Citi Countdown show on Citi TV, airplay show. On 14 May 2022, it was ranked at number 2 on Nigerian TheCable's list of 10 TCL radio pick of the week.[17] "Sugarcane" became Camidoh most-streamed song on all digital streaming platforms. "Sugarcane (remix)" became Ghana second entry on the Spotify Nigeria chart at number 1.[18] "Sugarcane (remix)" reached number one on Apple Music Top 100 Nigeria chart.[19] On 1 May 2022, it debuted at number 20 on the UK Afrobeats Singles chart.

On 3 May 2022, it debuted at number 44 on the TurnTable Top 50 Streaming Songs chart. On 8 May 2022, it debuted at number 18 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. On 9 May 2022, it debuted at number 16 on Nigeria TurnTable Top 50 chart. On 17 May 2022, it debuted at number 14 on the TurnTable Top 50 Airplay.[20] "Sugarcane" has received 8.6 million Boomplay streams as of 31 May 2022, and "Sugarcane (remix)" has received 13.5 million Boomplay streams as of 31 May 2022.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for "Sugarcane (Remix)"!Chart (2022)!Peak
position
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[21] 6
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 50)4
Top 50 Streaming Songs (TurnTable)[22] 4
TurnTable Top 50 Airplay (TurnTable)[23] 12
TurnTable Top International Songs (TurnTable)[24] 1
US Afrobeats (Billboard)18
UK Afrobeats (OCC)12

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)15

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various19 November 2021[25]
Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various8 April 2022[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turntable Top 50 Chart . Turntable Charts . 31 May 2022 . en.
  2. Web site: Mix . Pulse . Kizz Daniel's "Buga" featuring Tekno Debuts at No. 1, Camidoh's "Sugarcane (Remix)" Rises to No. 4 . Pulse Nigeria . 31 May 2022 . en . 17 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 week of 01 May 2022 - 08 May 2022 . www.officialcharts.com . 31 May 2022 . en.
  4. Web site: Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20 week of 08 May 2022 - 14 May 2022 . www.officialcharts.com . 31 May 2022 . en.
  5. Cusson . Michael . Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs week of May 21 2022 . Billboard . 31 May 2022 . 29 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Camidoh Delivers Thrilling Performance Of 'Sugarcane (Remix)' WATCH . NotjustOk . 31 May 2022 . 24 May 2022.
  7. Web site: Watch Ghanaian artist Camidoh's video for 'Sugarcane' produced by Phantom . GRUNGECAKE . 28 February 2022 . 31 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Camidoh's 'Sugarcane' part of my top 10 playlist – Akon reveals . GhanaWeb . 31 May 2022 . en . 27 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Camidoh thanks Ghanaian TikTokers for making 'Sugarcane' go viral . BusinessGhana . 31 May 2022.
  10. Web site: Sugarcane challenge with Incredible Zigi . YouTube . 31 May 2022 . en.
  11. Web site: #sugarcanechallenge Hashtag Videos on TikTok . TikTok . 31 May 2022 . en.
  12. Web site: 23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards: Full list of winners . GhanaWeb . 31 May 2022 . en . 8 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Online . Peace FM . Ghana Nigeria Music Awards Festival - USA Unveils 2022 Nominees . Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news . 31 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Check Out The Full List Of Nominees For The 2022 Ghana-Nigeria Music Awards Festival USA . GH Gossip . 31 May 2022 . en-AU . 27 May 2022.
  15. Web site: Maganga . Charles . 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards Nominations: The Complete List . Notjustok . 20 January 2023 . 19 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Adom Chart Show Week 6: Akwaboah's 'Obiaa' tops for the third consecutive time - MyJoyOnline.com . www.myjoyonline.com . 31 May 2022 . 16 February 2022.
  17. Web site: TCL radio picks: Davido, Burna Boy make strong debut with new singles . TheCable Lifestyle . 31 May 2022 . 14 May 2022.
  18. Web site: No.1! Camidoh tops Nigerian Apple Music & Spotify Charts . Ghana Music . 31 May 2022 . 5 May 2022.
  19. Web site: Camidoh's 'Sugarcane' remix chalks Number 1 spot of Nigeria's Apple Music Top 100 chart . Modern Ghana . 31 May 2022 . en.
  20. Web site: Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart . Turntable Charts . 31 May 2022 . en.
  21. Web site: TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 . www.turntablecharts.com . 14 July 2022.
  22. Web site: Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs . Turntable Charts . 31 May 2022 . en.
  23. Web site: Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart . Turntable Charts . 31 May 2022 . en.
  24. Web site: TurnTable Top International Songs . www.turntablecharts.com . 14 July 2022.
  25. Web site: Sugarcane . . 31 May 2022 . en . 19 November 2021.
  26. Web site: Sugarcane (Remix) [feat. King Promise, Mayorkun & Darkoo] ]. . 31 May 2022 . en . 8 April 2022.