Warriors (2Baba album)

Warriors is the eighth studio album by Nigerian musician 2Baba. The album was released on 28 February 2020 by Hypertek Digital, and features guest appearances from Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Peruzzi, Olamide, Syemca and AJ Natives. Production was notably handled by Spellz, Boliji Beatz, Blaq Jerzee, Jay Sleek, Speroach Beatz, Pbankz, Ploops and Richie.[1] The album serves as a follow-up to Rewind, Select, Update (2015).[2]

Warriors
Studio album by
Released28 February 2020
Recorded2020
Genre
Length45:52
LabelHypertek Digital
Producer
  • Boliji Beatz
  • Jay Sleek
  • Blaq Jerzee
  • Speroach Beatz
  • Pbankz
  • Spellz
  • Richie
  • Ploops
2Baba chronology
Rewind, Select, Update
(2015)
Warriors
(2020)
Singles from Warriors
  1. "Amaka"
    Released: 27 June 2018
  2. "Oyi"
    Released: 1 January 2019
  3. "Important"
    Released: 15 November 2019
  4. "We Must Groove"
    Released: 28 February 2020
  5. "Opo"
    Released: 5 August 2020
  6. "Target You"
    Released: 5 November 2020

Background and singles

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2Baba revealed the track list for Warriors on 24 February 2020 via Instagram.[1] The album's lead single "Amaka" features Nigerian singer Peruzzi and was produced by Speroach Beatz. The song was released on 27 June 2018 and the music video was directed by Unlimited L.A.[3] The album's second single "Oyi" features 2Baba's brother, Hyacinth Idibia, also known as HI-Idibia. "Oyi" was produced by Ploops and released on 1 January 2019, alongside its music video directed by Unlimited L.A.[4] "Important" was released as the third single off Warriors, and was released on 15 November 2019. "Important" was produced by Jay Sleek and the music video was directed by Clarence Peters.[5] The fourth single off Warriors features Burna Boy and was titled "We Must Groove". It was released on 28 February 2020 and produced by Jay Sleek, and the music video was directed by Patrick Elis.[6] The fifth single, "Opo", features Wizkid and was produced by Blaq Jerzee.[7] The song, alongside its video, was released on 5 August 2020 and directed by Clarence Peters.[8] The sixth single, "Target You" was released on 5 November 2020 and features Syemca. The music video was directed by Unlimited L.A and features Nollywood actress Linda Osifo.[9]

Track listing

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Warriors track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Warriors"Innocent IdibiaBoliji Beatz3:03
2."We Must Groove" (featuring Burna Boy)
Jay Sleek3:45
3."Important"
  • Idibia
  • Ogbole Francis
Jay Sleek3:25
4."Carry Dey Go"
  • Idibia
  • Omoregbe
Jay Sleek3:28
5."Kitty Kat"
  • Idibia
  • Charles
  • Omoregbe
Jay Sleek3:37
6."Opo" (featuring Wizkid)
Blaq Jerzee3:47
7."Amaka" (featuring Peruzzi)Speroach Beatz3:47
8."Love Me, Love Me"IdibiaPbankz3:16
9."Ginger" (featuring Tiwa Savage)Spellz3:25
10."Target You" (featuring Syemca)
  • Idibia
  • Chukwuemeka Chike
Richie3:04
11."Oyi" (featuring HI-Idibia)
  • Idibia
  • Hyacinth Idibia
Ploops3:57
12."I Dey Hear Everything" (featuring Olamide)Spellz3:03
13."If No Be You" (featuring AJ Natives)
  • Idibia
  • Agon John
Boliji Beatz4:08
Total length:45:52

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history and formats for Warriors
Region Date Format Label
Nigeria 28 February 2020 Hypertek Digital

References

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  1. ^ a b Ade Peter, Dennis. "2Baba Set to Release Warriors, His First Album in Six Years. The Native. 24 February 2020.
  2. ^ "5 years after, 2baba to drop Warriors album". P.M. News. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  3. ^ Salihu, Idoko (27 June 2018). "2Baba teams up with Peruzzi to share new single "Amaka"". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ Dimeji-Ajayi, Damilola (2 January 2019). "WATCH: OYI BY 2BABA". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ Samanga, Ruforo (15 November 2019). "Watch 2Baba's Music Video for His New Single 'Important'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Video: Burna Boy features on 2Baba's 'We Must Groove'". P.M. News. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  7. ^ Onabanjo, Ademola (5 August 2020). "2Baba And Wizkid Are The Gatekeepers Of Vintage And Modern Trends In 'Opo' Video". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  8. ^ Music News (5 August 2020). "Watch the Music Video for 2Baba's 'Opo,' Featuring Wizkid". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Video: 2Baba features Syemca on 'Target You'". P.M. News. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2024.