FAVE & DRE SKULL TURN UP THE HEAT ON ‘COLD OUTSIDE’
Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave joins forces with heavyweight producer Dre Skull for Cold Outside a braggadocious main-character anthem dripping with delicious revenge.
Born Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere in 2000, Fave has swiftly become one of Nigeria’s most compelling voices. She weaves afrobeats, dancehall, and R&B into something distinctly poetic. Her breakout singles and high-profile collaborations have earned recognition across major African music awards.
Dre Skull, the architect behind seminal tracks for Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, and Burna Boy, has spent years bridging Kingston and Brooklyn, reshaping global dancehall in the process. Here, his production strips everything back to a minimal afro-meets-dancehall bounce, giving Fave room to dominate.
COLD OUTSIDE IS PURE GLOW-UP ENERGY
And dominate she does. Cold Outside is pure glow-up energy. Fave claims supernatural presence on the dance floor while exes and doubters freeze on the pavement. It’s victorious. It’s vindictive. Exactly why they call her God’s favourite.
Released via Mixpak Records, the track was mixed by Leslie Braithwaite and mastered by Chris Athens. Fave represents a thrilling new breed of Nigerian star: deeply rooted in local sounds yet fearless in global ambition. This one burns.
ABOUT FAVE
Fave, born Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere in 2000, has risen as one of Nigeria’s most compelling voices. Her breakout single, Baby Riddim, topped charts and dominated global Shazam for six weeks. She blends afrobeats, dancehall, and R&B with poetic flair.
Collaborations with Olamide, Simi, Davido, and Dre Skull highlight her versatility. Awarded Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2022, Fave balances Lagos life, law studies, and a growing international career.
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ABOUT DRE SKULL
Dre Skull, born Andrew Hershey, has shaped contemporary reggae and dancehall from Brooklyn to Kingston. He founded Mixpak Records in 2009, creating a hub for adventurous dancehall and leftfield pop.
His work with Vybz Kartel and Popcaan, including Popcaan’s albums Where We Come From and Forever, brought Jamaican energy to global audiences. Dre Skull has produced for Burna Boy, Jorja Smith, Wizkid, and more, blending dancehall with pop and afrobeat.
Well known for his innovative riddims and award-winning Mixpak releases, he continues to define global dancehall while running his Brooklyn studio.
