Wizkid's Original 'Alive' Recording Sparks Fresh Conversations Among Fans

A studio story involving Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid and British singer Jorja Smith has renewed conversations about their song, “Alive”.

In a report published on September 16, 2026, Punch said Smith revealed that the track originally existed as a Wizkid record before she joined the project. Speaking in an interview shared by AlbumTalksHQ on X, Smith explained that producer P2J already had the song with Wizkid when she heard it. She said Wizkid had recorded his verse, which has helped inspire the direction she took with her own part.

Smith described “Alive” as the oldest song on her album, “What Are The Odds”. She said its sound reminded her of driving to meet someone and captured the excitement of a new connection. She also described it as a song about finding fresh love. Punch reported that its music video was filmed in Paris.

The revelation gives fans a glimpse into how a song can change as different artistes bring their ideas to a recording. Knowing where a track began can make a collaboration more interesting. It also highlights the creative decisions and connections that happen before a song reaches streaming platforms.

Studio stories create fresh excitement around music. A detail shared in an interview may send fans back to replay a track, discuss its lyrics and production, or appreciate an artiste’s contribution in a new way.

“Alive” was released on July 2, 2026, as a single from Smith’s album. The collaboration brings her soulful vocals together with Wizkid’s Afrobeats sound.