Shatta Wale Recruits John Legend for New 'Ain't Nobody' Collaboration

Shatta Wale Julio Cyriano Trending on Billboard True music moments are born when cultures collide. Related Caribbean Fresh Picks: Vybz Kartel, Moyann, Sp!da, Tielo Lanez, Zagga & More 5 Takeaways from the 2026 Island Music Conference: Songwriters’ Workshops, AI & the Future of Reggae at the Grammys Protoje’s Lost in Time Festival Promotes Peace & The Power of the People Through Reggae’s Next Generation On Friday, Ghanaian megastar Shatta Wale shared his new “Ain’t Nobody” single, which features EGOT-winning global R&B icon John Legend. Executive produced by Leslie Quaynor, “Ain’t Nobody” arrives via Fantasy Entertainemnt Group as a breezy anthem of love and loyalty. “Gyal you are mi happiness/ Still mi love your snappiness/ You the girl weh me wanted to know me when no one else/ Making love to you and you say boy mi love your scrappiness,” Shatta sing-chats in a ’90s reggae cadence over a soulful mélange of guitars and brass, before Legend chimes in with his buttery vocals in the soaring chorus. “Who gon’ give it to you/ Like I give it to you/ Don’t get it confused/ Ain’t nobody,” the “All of Me” singer belts. Written by both artists alongside Rob Murat, who co-produced the song with Sean Kantrowitz, “Ain’t Nobody” bridges reggae and R&B by relying on the genre’s shared muses of love and relationships. The rollicking collaboration serves as the official lead single for Shatta’s forthcoming studio album, currently slated for a fall release. Of course, the Ghanaian powerhouse is no stranger to joining forces with American superstars. In 2019, Beyoncé recruited him for “Already,” a fan favorite cut from her The Lion King: The Gift compilation soundtrack. “Ain’t Nobody” also marks Legend’s second new collaboration of 2026. Last month (Feb. 26), he teamed up with Maryland-based artist Foggieraw for “Grow Up.” Although it’s been nearly four years since his last R&B studo album, 2022’s Legend, the acclaimed multi-hyphenate has kept busy. He spent most of 2025 on an arena-headlining tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his landmark Get Lifted debut LP. In addition, he released three major collaborations, including link-ups with Clipse (“The Birds Don’t Sing”), Norah Jones (“Summertime Blue”) and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard (“Church”). Notably, “Church” earned Legend his first Grammy nomination for best gospel performance/song. Last week (March 12), Legend officially joined the Cats: The Jellicle Ball Broadway producing team alongside Tony winner Mike Jackson via their Get Lifted Film Co. banner. Stream “Ain’t Nobody” now. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Post Comment Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news