Ten Years, Four Tracks, One Vibe: DJ Wallace Marks a Milestone in Style

By Chinonso Ihekire

Ten years in, DJ Wallace sounds fresh, focused, and full of fire. With A Decade EP, the Nigerian-born DJ turned sonic architect doesn’t just commemorate his journey; he provides the soundtrack for it. Released on October 28, 2022, the project lands as both a homecoming and a rebirth. It’s short, with just four tracks and eleven minutes, but not a second is wasted. Wallace reminds us that when the groove is honest and the vibe is right, brevity becomes a statement.

There’s no forced nostalgia or grandstanding. Instead, A Decade pulses with forward motion. Afrobeats becomes a moodboard, a mirror, and a movement. Wallace doesn’t yell for attention; he earns it, leaning into collaboration and sonic chemistry.

On Wonda, the opening track, we meet him in that sweet, infectious space between love and curiosity. Co-produced by Lumeviie, with sultry vocal layers from Milly Sushi and Raybekah, the track flexes its muscles gently. This kind of love wey I never see… This kind of love wey dey make me shiver, sings Raybekah in a tone that seduces and questions. Then a slick voice cuts in, rapping, For you mo ma cause gobe, just with you, I no dey play. It’s smooth and confident, but laced with tension—the kind only real desire stirs up.

Vibration lifts the energy. Produced by Dawie and featuring Dillz, the track rides like a cruise through city lights, alternating between street caution and lowkey hedonism. One moment, the artist warns, I swear dem bad but dem no reach o. The next, he’s urging someone to avoid online transfers with ma shey transfer, a wink and a beat drop. It’s playful but alert. A reminder that pleasure and paranoia often go hand in hand, especially in places where the vibe is currency and trust is a luxury.

Then comes Swa, produced by Rhook Castle, who also features vocally. A drill-infused Afrobeats hybrid, this one hits differently. It opens with Wallace’s signature DJ tag and flows into a fusion of Yoruba and English. It’s boastful, but not arrogant. Lyrics like gba agbara le, elo lo ni gan, enu lo ni, onsha nibon take aim at empty power, calling out the performative noise of enemies and rivals. Yet the tone shifts again: Me I just dey here to faji… we know how to party and you must to dance. Even in confrontation, Wallace’s instinct is still to dance. He’s not here for beef, he’s here for basslines, fine girls, and one good night after another.

If Wonda opens the door, Magician kicks it wide open and disappears into the party. The closing track, produced by Shabzy and co-produced by Seyyicodes, features a lively assist from Tiirii and bursts with the confidence of an artist in full control. The beat is infectious. The flows are not too fast, but fun, and full of character. Wallace doesn’t just play with sound; he bends it to his will. And while the track never loses its bounce, there’s something poetic in the framing. Wonda begins the journey. Magician ends it. It’s not just clever wordplay. It’s intentional. It’s storytelling through sound.

More than a celebration of years passed, A Decade feels like a statement of intent. Wallace isn’t the loudest in the room, but he’s one of the most deliberate. His strength lies in curation. He knows when to let the beat breathe and when to punch it up. He picks collaborators that elevate rather than crowd him. Producers and the co-producers like Rhookcastle, Lumevii, Dawie, Seyyicodes and Shabzy aren’t there for credit. They’re there for chemistry. And it shows.

At a time when Afrobeats is booming across continents, Wallace isn’t chasing trends. He’s refining his lane. The EP doesn’t try to be everything. It’s neither overloaded nor trying to prove a point. It just vibes with clarity, with colour, and with a confidence only a decade can build. And just like that, the DJ who’s been spinning for ten years pulls off one last trick: he leaves you wanting more.