Attention
by Omah Lay (featuring Justin Bieber)

Album: Boy Alone (2022)
Charted: 76 111
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • Here, Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Omah Lay joins forces with Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber for a treat-me-nice plea. Both singers are trapped in a relationship where they're starved of love and attention. Tempted to resort to alcohol or weed to numb the pain, they entreat their lovers to show them some affection, trust and passion.
  • Omah Lay created the song in the studio with Bieber producer Harv during his second trip to Los Angeles. "As soon as I heard the beat, the lyrics were already in my head," he told Billboard. "We didn't even spend 30 minutes making the song."

    Harv called Bieber, and Omah FaceTimed the Canadian pop star for the first time in his life. Later on, Harv played the song for him, and before he knew it, the Biebs had sent them his verse.
  • This is the second time Omah has linked up with Bieber. The Canadian pop star previously added Omah and fellow Nigerian singer-songwriter Alpha P on the "Masterkraft Remix" of his hit single "Peaches."
  • Harv and Dutch producer Avedon (6ix9ine's "Kika," Chloe x Halle's "Do It") created the lively and sensual Afrobeats crossover production.
  • Bieber has form for dipping his toes into Afrobeat waters. As well as recruiting the two Nigerians for his Masterkraft Remix of "Peaches," he recruited Afrofusion star Burna Boy for his Justice track "Loved by You" and jumped on the remix of Wizkid's "Essence," featuring Tems.

    "That's my favorite style right now, I'm loving the African beats, it makes you want to move and people need to move," Bieber told Vogue.

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars)

Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars)Songwriter Interviews

Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.

Justin Timberlake

Justin TimberlakeFact or Fiction

Was Justin the first to be Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher? Did Britney really blame him for her meltdown? Did his bandmates think he was gay?

How "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss" Became Rock's Top Proverb

How "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss" Became Rock's Top ProverbSong Writing

How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.

Zakk Wylde

Zakk WyldeSongwriter Interviews

When he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him.

Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")

Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")Songwriter Interviews

Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.

Ian Anderson: "The delight in making music is that you don't have a formula"

Ian Anderson: "The delight in making music is that you don't have a formula"Songwriter Interviews

Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath."