Uplifted is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Flavour N'abania. It was released on July 20, 2010, by Obaino Music and 2nite Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Jay Dey, Oloye, Stormrex, Waga Gee, Asemstone, M-Jay, V.I.P and Elense.[2] Uplifted was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix), "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Adamma" and "Odiro Easy".
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| Released | July 20, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
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| Length | 58:54 | |||
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Background
editFlavour started recording the album after releasing his debut studio album, N'abania (2005). He produced three songs on the album; "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Chinedum", and the techno-infused track "Kjumanjo". Uplifted explores the genres of highlife, hip hop, reggae, dancehall, calypso and R&B. The album was recorded in Igbo, English and Nigerian pidgin.[3] While recording Uplifted, Flavour believed it would break national and cultural barriers that often diminish the value of music in Africa. The album was well received in Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana.[4]
Singles
edit"Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)" was released on June 22, 2011, as the album's lead single. The song was written by Flavour and is a remake of Cardinal Rex's 1960 hit "Sawale".[5] "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)" was released as the album's second single. The dance track "Adamma" was released as the album's third single. There were two music videos released for "Adamma". The second video was shot in South Africa by Godfather Productions and uploaded to YouTube on October 6, 2011.
Critical reception
editIn a review for ModernGhana, Onyinye Muomah said the artists featured on the album were subpar, but positively acknowledged Flavour for "incorporating new genres to his original kind of music".[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)" | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Adamma" | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Skit" | 0:11 |
| 4. | "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)" | 4:22 |
| 5. | "Pant No N'iro" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Skit 2" | 0:32 |
| 7. | "Achohol" (featuring Oloye) | 4:24 |
| 8. | "My Woman Is Gone" (featuring Jah Dey) | 5:00 |
| 9. | "Ukwu" (featuring Stormrex) | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Kwarikwa" (featuring M-Jay, Waga G, Jah Dey and Elense) | 4:18 |
| 11. | "Odiro Easy" | 4:15 |
| 12. | "Chinedum" | 3:53 |
| 13. | "Asanwa" (featuring Waga G) | 3:34 |
| 14. | "Turn Me On" | 4:10 |
| 15. | "Kiumanjo" | 4:07 |
| 16. | "My Baby" (with V.I.P) | 4:25 |
| 17. | "Ashawo" (Ghana remix; featuring Asem and Bradez) | 4:38 |
Personnel
edit- Chinedu Okoli – primary artist
- Jay Dey – featured artist
- Oloye – featured artist
- Stormrex – featured artist
- Waga Gee – featured artist
- Asemstone – featured artist
- M-Jay – featured artist
- V.I.P. – featured artist
- Elense – featured artist
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Version | Format | Label |
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| Various | July 20, 2010 | Standard |
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References
edit- ^ a b Onyinye Muomah (23 May 2011). "REVIEW OF FLAVOUR NABANIA UPLIFTED ALBUM". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ^ "Uplifted by Flavour". iTunes. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ MUOMAH, ONYINYE. "REVIEW OF FLAVOUR NABANIA UPLIFTED ALBUM". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Flavour". GreatLakesMix. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ Eromo Egbejule (1 February 2015). "Nigeria: Rex Jim Lawson and This Highlife of a Thing". AllAfrica via This Day. Retrieved 14 March 2019.