Davido – Bop Ft. Dexta Daps

“Bop” is track 6 on Davido’s album Timeless, released March 31, 2023. The 2:41 record features Jamaican dancehall star Dexta Daps and brings a Caribbean bounce to the project.

Production and Vibe
“Bop” is a dancehall-infused Afrobeats cut. The beat is uptempo with heavy drums, skanking guitar chops, and a bassline that makes it club-ready. It’s one of the more aggressive, party-oriented tracks on Timeless, shifting from the amapiano and romantic cuts that come before it.

Critics described it as similar in flow pattern to Davido’s 2019 track “Risky” with Popcaan.

Lyrics and Message
The song is straightforward party and romance material. Davido and Dexta Daps trade verses about getting girls on the dancefloor and enjoying the moment.

Hook: “Break it down bop, bop / Buss it down bop, bop / Party girls, bop bop.”
Davido handles the opening and chorus, setting a fast pace, while Dexta Daps comes in with patois delivery that adds color and hedonistic energy.

Lines like “Girls them dance to my rhythm and bop” and “Shaking bum, bum, bum, bop” make it clear this is a record built for movement, not deep storytelling.

Collaboration History
Davido and Dexta Daps had worked together before on the 2021 single “Scripture,” a sensual R&B-flavored tune. “Bop” continues that connection, blending Davido’s Afrobeats style with Dexta Daps’ dancehall roots.

Dexta Daps said he was honored to be part of the record-breaking project, calling it “a great look for both cultures”.

Performance and Impact
“Bop” gave Dexta Daps his first appearance on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs Chart, debuting at No. 22 in April 2023. The track also helped Timeless become the highest-charting African album to date at the time, with the album hitting No. 37 on the Billboard 200.

The collaboration introduced Daps to new international audiences and highlighted the growing link between Caribbean dancehall and West African Afrobeats.

Role on Timeless
After the global hit “Unavailable,” “Bop” keeps the energy high. It’s a reminder that Timeless isn’t locked to one sound — it moves between amapiano, Afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife. “Bop” specifically caters to the dancefloor and to fans of cross-cultural collaborations.

Credits: Written and composed by Davido and Dexta Daps.