Alaga Ibile

Alaga Ibile
Studio album by
Reminisce
Released15 November 2013 (2013-11-15)
Recorded2012–13[1]
Genre
Length55:25
Label
Producer
Reminisce chronology
Book of Rap Stories
(2012) 		Alaga Ibile
(2013) 		Baba Hafusa
(2015)
Singles from Alaga Ibile
  1. "Government"
    Released: 4 March 2013
  2. "Fantasi"
    Released: 16 July 2013
  3. "3rd World Thug"
    Released: 21 September 2013
  4. "Sunkere"
    Released: 8 October 2013
  5. "Eleniyan"
    Released: 31 October 2013
  6. "Daddy"
    Released: 24 January 2014

Alaga Ibile (Yoruba: Traditional Chairman) is the second studio album by Nigerian rapper Reminisce. It was initially released for digital download on iTunes on 7 November 2013, before being released physically by Edge Records and LRR Entertainment on 15 November 2013.[2][3] The album features a blend of Afrobeats, fuji and hip-hop, and was supported by the singles "Government", "Fantasi", "3rd World Thug", "Eleniyan", and "Daddy". Spanning fifteen tracks and a bonus track, it features artists such as Davido Wizkid, Olamide, Burna Boy, Naeto C, Obadice, Sossick, and Endia. Production was handled by Sossick, Sarz, Jospo, Chopstix, DeeVee and Shizzi. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2014 and won Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[4][5] Alaga Ibile follows up to Book of Rap Stories (2012).

Background

Following the release of his debut album, Book of Rap Stories (2012), Reminisce began work on his second studio album, Alaga Ibile, which initially was meant to have around 10 tracks and was supposed to be titled Alaye.[1] In an interview with OkayAfrica reflecting on his debut, he said that his debut didn't earn him the critical acclaim he had hoped for, as his songs "2Mussh" and "Kako Bi Chicken" led some to question his credibility as a rapper. He later met producer Sossick, who he said recognized his talent, and the pair began working together on Alaga Ibile.[6]

Composition

The album's intro track features piano-driven production and lyrics about Reminisce's upbringing and challenges. "Government", featuring Olamide and Endia, blends a heavy Chopstix-produced beat with Yoruba-language verses and a mix of rap and dancehall. "Sunkere" and "Fantasi" see Reminisce blending hip-hop with fuji.[7] "Agidigbo" is an ode to sex workers.[8]

Singles and other releases

"Nigboro", released on 26 January 2013, was included as a bonus track off Alaga Ibile. The Sarz-produced song is a remastered version of one of Reminisce's older songs.[9] Alaga Ibile's lead single, "Government", was released on 4 March 2013. It features Olamide and Endia, and was produced by Chopstix.[10] On 27 June 2013, Reminisce released the album's intro track as a promotional single.[11] The Fuji-influenced second single, "Fantasi", was released on 16 July 2013. The song was produced by Sarz.[12] "Agidigbo" was released as another promotional single from Alaga Ibile on 23 August 2013.[13] "3rd World Thug" was released on 21 September 2013 as the album's third single. The song was produced by Sossick.[14] The fourth single off the album, "Sunkere", was released on 8 October 2013 and features production from DeeVee.[15] On 5 October 2013, Reminisce released "Hurricane" featuring PayBac as another promotional single; the track ended up not making it to the album and features a sample of Madonna's "Like a Prayer".[16][17] The album's fifth single, "Eleniyan", was released on 31 October 2013 and features Wizkid.[18] The song was produced by Sarz. The sixth and final single "Daddy" featuring Davido was released on 24 January 2014 alongside its music video directed by Patrick Elis.[19] It received nominations for Best Collaboration at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards,[20] Best Collabo of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards,[5] and Best Collaboration at the Ben TV Awards in 2014.[21]

Critical reception

Ayomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today rated the album a 3.5/5, stating that "despite his limited range, Reminisce has dropped a solid album that should see him in the top spot with his contemporaries".[7] Wilfred Okiche of YNaija had mixed feelings about the album, stating that "Towards the final arc, Alaga Ibile loses a lot of steam and starts to bore with its sub-stellar tracks." He then pointed out that while the album "won't set the charts or market on fire," it "serves some purpose, introducing Reminisce to a wider audience."[22]

Accolades

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 The Headies Best Rap Album[4] Nominated
City People Entertainment Awards Rap Album of the Year[5] Won

Track listing

Alaga Ibile track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Remilekun SafaruSossick3:45
2."Government" (featuring Olamide, Endia)
  • Safaru
  • Olamide Adedeji
  • Ujah Lawrence
Chopstix3:39
3."Sunkere"SafaruDee Vee3:43
4."Fantasi"SafaruSarz3:24
5."Eleniyan" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Safaru
  • Ayodeji Balogun
Sarz3:42
6."Turn It Around" (featuring Sossick)
  • Safaru
  • Esosa Osemwengie
Sossick3:14
7."Swagu" (featuring Obadice)
  • Safaru
  • Oyeleye Ibrahim
Sossick3:44
8."Buga" (featuring Naeto C)
  • Safaru
  • Naetochukwu Chikwe
Sossick3:51
9."3rd World Thug"SafaruSossick2:28
10."Ife"SafaruJospo3:14
11."Agidigbo"SafaruJospo4:00
12."Fela"SafaruSossick3:12
13."Daddy" (featuring Davido)
  • Safaru
  • David Adeleke
Shizzi4:00
14."Rude Gyal" (featuring Burna Boy)
  • Safaru
  • Damini Ogulu
Sossick3:34
15."Pimp by Blood"SafaruSossick2:58
Bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Nigboro"SafaruSarz2:51
Total length:55:25

Notes

Personnel

  • Reminisce – primary artist
  • Wizkid – featured artist
  • Obadice – featured artist
  • Burna Boy – featured artist
  • Naeto C – featured artist
  • Sossick – featured artist
  • Davido – featured artist
  • Endia – featured artist
  • Olamide – featured artist
  • Sossick – producer
  • Sarz – producer
  • Jospo – producer
  • Chopstix – producer
  • Dee Vee – producer
  • Shizzi – producer
  • Accessways Production - video director
  • Jassy Generation - video director
  • MEX Films - video director
  • Patrick Elis - video director
  • Unlimited L.A - video director

Release history

Release history and formats for Alaga Ibile
Region Date Format Label
Worldwide 7 November 2013 Digital download Edge
Nigeria 15 November 2013 CD
  • Edge
  • LRR

References

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