Following the success of his introspective Reflection Station EP and his recent collaboration with BLOND:ISH, Nigerian artist Tay Iwar returns with Bad Belle (PDR. & Shia Remix) — a bold rework of one of the project’s most talked-about tracks. The remix sees Tay’s soulful anthem reimagined for the dancefloor, thanks to the combined talents of cutting-edge producers PDR. and Shia.
Reimagined through their distinct sonic lenses, Bad Belle (Remix) transforms the original into an electrifying, genre-defying experience. Built on a foundation of hypnotic percussion, Tay’s
signature vocals, and a propulsive Afrohouse bounce, the remix blends amapiano, Afro-fusion, and electronic influences with effortless fluidity. The result is a track that’s at once meditative and high-energy — equal parts soulful and cinematic. Opening with an atmospheric build before locking into a rolling groove of textured basslines and layered synths, this remix is tailor-made for late-night playlists, dance fusion sets, and Afrohouse floors worldwide.
PDR. is a London-based DJ and award-winning producer known for seamlessly blending genres
across the electronic spectrum — from amapiano to UKG, drum and bass to Afrohouse — while infusing his African and Latin roots. His genre-melting sets and productions have earned placements across DLT, Soulection, Rinse FM, BBC 1Xtra, and GUAP x Apple Music, marking him as a force within the global underground scene.
Shia brings a deep, lifelong relationship with sound and Black musical culture, shaped by early experiments with production software and time spent in pirate radio booths. Having re-emerged as a solo producer and DJ after formative years in duo The ShyBoyz, Shia’s current sound fuses soulful house, grime, amapiano, and dancehall, led by a personal mission to champion Black music’s past, present, and future.
Together, PDR. & Shia elevate Bad Belle into a global dancefloor statement piece — a remix that expands Tay Iwar’s sonic world while honouring the emotional depth and defiance of the original.
Released via CoolSweat and Benin City Ent, Bad Belle (PDR. & Shia Remix) continues Tay Iwar’s evolution as one of African music’s most dynamic voices — committed to innovation, collaboration, and cultural expression.
