Over the weekend, I was going through the motions. My favorite team had once again been defeated by Barcelona, and at this point, it felt like—no matter what we do this season—we stand no chance of beating them.

A few hours later, after drowning myself in a movie to escape the endless banter from rival fans, I decided to make a late-night foray into social media.

As expected, the banter hadn’t stopped. But that’s not the point of this article—I seem to have digressed.

What caught my attention was Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Skales, vibing on a plane with Barcelona players and having the time of his life. While he wouldn't be the first Afrobeats star to rub shoulders with football royalty, this moment is a powerful reminder of how social media can breathe new life into old classics.

Enter Shake Body, Skales' 2014 hit.

Thanks to Lamine Yamal, the golden boy of Spanish football, the song is experiencing an unexpected renaissance. It's been picking up serious momentum in Spain, partly due to Yamal, Nico Williams, and Alejandro Balde, who’ve all featured the track in various TikTok videos.

The virality of these clips has reignited interest in the song, introducing it to a new generation of listeners who were barely teenagers when it first dropped.

Platforms like TikTok deserve credit here. They’ve become powerful cultural engines capable of resurrecting decade-old hits and transforming them into fresh anthems. For Skales, this moment is a global second wind and a rare chance to reintroduce himself to an international audience.

Shake Body is more than just a dance anthem, it’s proof that great music doesn’t fade; it waits for the right moment to rise again. In today’s world, where algorithms and athletes can drive musical discovery, Skales' resurgence reminds us that sometimes, all a song needs is the right beat and the right player to shake the future.