wizkid began recording his debut studio album "superstar" in 2009. he released "holla at your boy" as the album's lead single on 2 january 2010. the song earned him the next rated award at the headies 2011. in addition to winning the award, he was awarded a 2012 hyundai sonata courtesy of the organizers. "holla at your boy" was nominated for best pop single at the aforementioned awards show. its music video was nominated for most gifted newcomer video at the 2011 channel o music video awards.