DIA Records boss, Kolaboy, drops “Don’t Judge Me,” featuring Zik Music Records’ Paddy K, as the third track from his forthcoming album “Nwa Nwanyi Deeper-Life.”
The idea is familiar to anyone who has borne private strife. Both artists address the particular burden of being evaluated by others who only see the surface of your circumstance—not the whole context of what you are dealing with behind closed doors. And thus the writing doesn’t come off as an act of difficulty. Sounds like two folks who have had exactly the kind of misunderstanding the song talks about.
Production is handled cleanly by Tripbeatz. The setup ensures that the interaction between Kolaboy and Paddy K remains in focus and does not clutter up either set with extraneous layers. So the message remains front and center where it belongs. Because a record built on private pain needs room around the vocals, not production fighting for attention.
Kolaboy’s web presence also lends actual infrastructure to this album push. With over 350,000 Monthly Spotify listeners and 42 million plays on Audiomack, the public is already warmed up for everything associated with “Nwa Nwanyi Deeper-Life.” So “Don’t Judge Me” doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel in introducing him to new ears. It just adds another chapter to folks that are already invested in his journey.
It’s in Paddy K’s own recent output—”Wishes” and “Anxiety (Remix)” with BoyPee and Damo K—where you see a songwriter establishing consistency alongside his featured appearances. So this is a collaboration of two artists that are both on the rise, deciding to have a moment together instead of one lifting the other up.
Listen to “Don’t Judge Me” and let us know—is the “Nwa Nwanyi Deeper-Life” album already one of your most anticipated Nigerian projects of 2026?
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