On August 11, 2021, news went round that Starboy Records boss is set to release ‘Essence (Remix)’ featuring Justin Bieber.

On August 12, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid released a tweet where he wrote, “Got something special for you guys tomorrow…”

On August 12, 2021, the song was released with subtle changes from the original.

The record, which currently sits at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 is set to jump to the top of the charts with a certified hitmaker as a feature.

On August 27, 2021, Wizkid is also set to release a deluxe version to his groundbreaking album, Made In Lagos.