Legendary music producer ID Cabasa is set to revive a Nigerian classic with his latest reimagined single, ‘Bere Mi’ (Ask About Me)—a fresh take on an iconic track, now featuring street-hop heavyweight Zlatan and fast-rising star T.I Blaze.
Originally produced by ID Cabasa and performed by rap veteran 2Phat alongside 9ice, Bere Mi was a defining song of the early 2000s, resonating with a generation that hustled hard to turn dreams into reality. Now, with an updated sonic landscape, Cabasa brings the track into the present, fusing its nostalgic essence with the raw energy of contemporary street-hop.
A Bridge Between Generations
As the third single from his Unfinished Business album, the new Bere Mi maintains its core message—the grind, resilience, and the unwavering support of family on the journey to success.
Speaking on the reimagined track, ID Cabasa shared:
“‘Bere Mi’ was a song that resonated deeply when we first created it. Reimagining it with Zlatan and T.I Blaze brings a new dimension to the record while keeping its original essence alive. I’m excited for fans—old and new—to experience it in a whole new way.”
A Visual Experience to Match the Sound
Zlatan, known for his high-energy delivery, and T.I Blaze, who has built a reputation for his soulful street anthems, inject new life into the record, making Bere Mi (Reimagined) a must-listen for both lovers of classic Nigerian music and today’s street-hop movement.
The music video, shot in Lagos and directed by Wisdom Fortune, visually captures the spirit of the song—grit, determination, and triumph. With a blend of old-school nostalgia and modern street aesthetics, it promises to be a cinematic complement to the song’s powerful message.
With Bere Mi (Reimagined), ID Cabasa continues to showcase his ability to bridge the past and present, proving that great music is timeless.
Bere Mi Lyrics
(Intro)
Only pon dance hall killer, ID CABASA!
You know,
What about, what about today?
Music Rocket launcher.
Ask about me,
Ask about us,
Ask about we,
Coded Tunes!
Verse 1. (T.I Blaze)
Trust me bro, you can’t trust anybody
If you trust anybody, I tire
F** anybody, psycho ni mi
Na we dey command the street on gawd!
I’ve come too far to quit shey you know.
Plenty talk still dey syllabus jaja.
Bless me God abeg no gimme trauma
Heavy heavy bars wey go hard to count.
See I no gree till the early momo.
Toju ba dirty we go call lawma.
Nobody go dey if you try collect am o
Try collect am o
Cos Dem fit pass away, make you pass away
Inside life we dey, inside life we dey
Anything fit fall in place.
Ahn ahn, emu pelu panama
koniko lo fara da
Ki anybody misunderstand mi o
Chrous (9ice)
To ba fe bere mi
Bere mi lowo aya mi
Aya mi lo din Kara yen
Omo mi lo nwa keke lo
Lo ri eguru owowo
Mo ti ya d’obe o
Lo ri eguru owowo
Mo ti ya di sunny Ade o
Verse 2 (Zlatan)
Lai se kai, won ni kin koshi
Won ni mi o ni life, ki lo fi jumilo, eran ori rice
Ina sango, won ni future mi o bright
Kamo kin pe eleda mi se, olorun se won ti price.
Black and white tv la nlo, popcee won ti ra Akira.
A lo wo elubo de bi pe ama je abula,
Ogi la ma mu, it’s a big flex ta mu custard.
A mo ye fi pa, tori a le bo card.
I no need gym to carry cross,
So many things that I did in a rush
I paid the price brother although e cost.
Lekki dey sweet now, na before e cost
If no be money now, won sede mi
Tell me how its gonna be
E no easy to be somebody
Shebi na why dem wan dey call on me
Chrous (9ice)
To ba fe bere mi
Bere mi lowo aya mi
Aya mi lo din Kara yen
Omo mi lo nwa keke lo
Lo ri eguru owowo
Mo ti ya d’obe o
Lo ri eguru owowo
Mo ti ya di sunny Ade o
(Outro)
Ask about me,
Ask about us,
Ask about we,
Coded Tunes!
9ice combination.
