A representative for not only the sounds of Lagos but Afrobeats as a whole, Wizkid embodies the intersection of African influences and sonics from around the world—a blend of R&B, pop and reggae that spans timelines and cultures with decidedly African roots. From legendary Afrobeat mastermind Fela Kuti (who shares his hometown of Surulere, Nigeria) and juju legend King Sunny Ade to revolutionaries like Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill—these are the artists and the tracks that helped shaped Wiz’s sound.