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KDDO Releases “Qalbi” Under His Label Pentlife Music, Marking a Bold New Chapter in House Music
The globally acclaimed producer behind Chris Brown’s “Under The Influence” and Davido’s “Fall” steps into the spotlight with his latest release.
After more than a decade shaping the sound of global music behind the scenes, KDDO is entering a new era with the release of “Qalbi,” the first single released under his own independent label, Pentlife Music.
Known for producing and writing some of the defining records of the last decade, KDDO has built a career that has helped reshape contemporary African music on the world stage. A pioneer from Lagos, Nigeria, he began DJing at just 14 before co-writing and producing Chris Brown’s multi-platinum hit “Under The Influence,” one of the biggest R&B records of the decade. He also helped drive Afrobeats into the international mainstream through his production and writing on Davido’s global breakthrough “Fall,” a record widely credited with opening the genre to audiences around the world.
Across his career, KDDO’s music has generated more than 8 billion streams worldwide, earned multiple Billboard No. 1 records, a 2023 BMI Award, Headies Producer of the Year, and established him as the first African producer and DJ to receive RIAA certification. His catalogue spans collaborations with Wizkid, Summer Walker, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Popcaan, Ayra Starr and Anitta, cementing his reputation as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports.
Now, with “Qalbi,” KDDO turns the focus to his own artistic vision.
Blending emotive melodies with hypnotic house production, “Qalbi” unites KDDO with Mr. Kenou and Arabic Piano, whose distinctive piano work helped define Keinemusik’s global hit “Thandaza,” creating a record that reflects the global influences that have defined KDDO’s career while signalling a fresh creative direction.
The release is more than a new single—it is the first release under Pentlife Music, KDDO’s newly launched independent label. Founded to champion his artistic vision and future collaborations across electronic and dance music, Pentlife Music represents the next evolution of an artist whose career has consistently pushed musical boundaries without creative compromise.
For KDDO, this moment represents a natural evolution. Having spent years creating era-defining records for some of the world’s biggest artists, he now steps forward not only as an artist, but as the founder of a label built around his own creative vision. “Qalbi” is the first statement from Pentlife Music and the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new chapter.
Artist(s): KDDO, MR. KENOU, Arabic Piano
Title: Qalbi
Record Label: Pentlife Music
Release Date: 22nd August 2026
Tracklist:
1) Qalbi
