How DJ Neptune Turned ‘Who Dat Girl?’ Into A Dancefloor-Ready Remix

Nigerian DJ and record producer Imohiosen Patrick, professionally known as DJ Neptune, has given Crown Ape’s Who Dat Girl? a fresh new identity. Teaming up with BOJ, the remix transforms the original Afro-European fusion track into a groove-driven blend of amapiano and afrohouse, offering a dancefloor-ready soundtrack that captures the energy of summer while highlighting the growing global influence of African music.

There are songs that make you listen, and then there are songs that make you move. With Who Dat Girl? II, Nigerian DJ and record producer, Patrick, better known as DJ Neptune, takes Crown Ape’s latest single and transforms it into a vibrant anthem built for dancefloors, beachside gatherings and warm summer nights.

The remix sees Neptune join forces with Nigerian singer and alté pioneer BOJ to give Who Dat Girl? a fresh amapiano and afrohouse makeover. While the original release brought together afrofusion and European rap influences across Lagos, London and Frankfurt, the new version shifts the focus towards rhythm, atmosphere and melody, creating a sound that feels tailor-made for the season.

Stretching across four and a half minutes, Who Dat Girl? II leans into layered percussion, bass guitar, synths and electronic drums, creating a hypnotic groove that allows BOJ’s signature laid-back vocals to shine. The result is a track that feels effortless and immersive, balancing the intimacy of the original with a more expansive and dance-oriented energy.

At its core, the song captures a familiar feeling: spotting someone across a crowded room and feeling an instant sense of intrigue. That spark remains intact throughout the remix, but Neptune reframes it through a warmer and more uplifting lens. The mood is confident yet relaxed, blending sensuality with the kind of rhythmic energy that can seamlessly move from sunset gatherings to packed dancefloors.

For Neptune, the remix is another chapter in a career that has been defined by crossing musical boundaries. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, the producer has established himself as one of the continent’s most influential DJs, producers and cultural tastemakers. Over the years, he has collaborated with some of Africa’s biggest stars, including Davido, Rema, Joeboy, Mr Eazi, Ruger and Olamide, helping to shape and export contemporary African sounds to audiences around the world.

His influence extends beyond the DJ booth. Neptune made history as the first Nigerian DJ to perform at SXSW and has earned multiple accolades throughout his career, including two Headies Awards. His ability to connect genres, audiences and cultures has made him a key figure in the evolution of African music on the global stage.

The remix also reflects the creative ambitions of Crown Ape, the emerging collective founded by British-Nigerian culture entrepreneur Ikenna Donald. With a vision rooted in cultural exchange and experimentation, Crown Ape has positioned itself at the intersection of African and European sounds, creating music that embraces the global nature of modern afrobeats while remaining connected to its roots.

That ethos is evident throughout Who Dat Girl? II. Rather than simply reworking the original, the remix opens up new possibilities for the song, drawing inspiration from amapiano’s infectious rhythms and afrohouse’s atmospheric textures. It is a reminder of how fluid contemporary African music has become, moving freely across borders, genres and audiences.

As afrobeats continues its global expansion, collaborations like this highlight the genre’s ability to evolve without losing its identity. By bringing together the worlds of afrobeats, amapiano and afrohouse, Neptune, BOJ and Crown Ape have created a track that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

Whether played through speakers at a rooftop party, on a late-night drive or during a summer getaway, Who Dat Girl? II is more than a remix. It is a celebration of movement, connection and the ever-expanding possibilities of African music.