HOW DID YO MAPS TURN A TRIBUTE SONG “I WISH” INTO THE BIGEST SONG RELEASED IN 2025? IT HITS 5 MILLION VIEWS
A song that Yo Maps revealed was recorded in one single studio session has turned into more than just a Dandy Krazy tribute song as the message resonates with many people who have lost a loved one before.
The song has turned into a mainstream record and the most streamed song by a Zambian artist in 2025, amassing over five million views in less than five months. I WISH can be regarded as the most successful tribute song in Zambia’s musical history.
“For a fact that it only took a day for Yo Maps to compose this great and touching masterpiece says a lot about how a great artist he is. RIP King Dandy,” said a social user.
I WISH was released on January 6th, 2025 in Yo Maps’ efforts to celebrate the late legendary artist Dandy Krazy who lost his life in a road traffic accident on his way to Kitwe for a new year’s eve performance.
The song became an instant hit with people highly resonating with Dandy Krazy’s “Savanyo Kabanyo” phrases.
It could be seen from the singer’s performances that the song has become more than a Dandy Krazy tribute song as emotional vibes characterised the performances.
“This song reminds me of my husband, who passed away 10 years ago, but I always miss him every day. How I wish he was here with me. Continue resting my husband until we meet again,” a social user shared the emotions the song provokes.
The song’s impact has gone far more than what the song was intended for. Its high replay value truly signifies the singer’s artistic abilities and, most importantly, the love people had for Dandy Krazy – a forever reminder of his great impact as an artist, friend, and family member.
