1) Get a simple hook: Hooks don't come any simpler than one with a catch phrase especially the one that's easy to remember. Hit songs that have used phrases includes 'Johnny', 'Kukere', etc. I'm not a fan of naija hip hop though.
2) Write a lot of songs: To be able to craft a hit song, an artiste needs to be continually writing and recording songs because you never know which one may be a hit.
3) Always freestyle: Freestyling is good when you're working on a track, most especially when you already have a beat.
4) Get a unique dance: Hit songs that have used this includes 'Oya Dab', 'Azonto', etc.
5) Record and rehearse over and over: Recording your track is not the end, keep working on it. Rehearsing will familiarise you with all your sounds & techniques so you can perform better.
6) Infuse pidgin English/local language: Infuse local dialect or sing completely in a local language.
Your audience will easily relate to it and those who don't understand it are fascinated by it.
7) Get a good producer: A producer crafts the beat for your song and polishes it or may help in the process of writing. A music producer will make or mar your song so choose carefully.
8) Stay humble and learn: As an artiste, you need to be humble and know that there's always something new to learn. Being humble and subtle is one of the ways of crafting a hit song.
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