Emergency (WizzyPro song)
"Emergency" | ||||
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Length | 3:52 | |||
Label | Dem Mama Records | |||
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Producer(s) | WizzyPro | |||
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"Emergency" is a song recorded by Nigerian
The song was viewed favourably among several music critics, most of which noted "Emergency" as a standout track on Lord of the Sound. The single won the "Best Collaboration" category at the 2014 edition of The Headies.[1] An accompanying music video for "Emergency" was released on 18 January 2014 and features the four singers performing the song to the public while dancing and singing in a street.
Background and composition
Development of the song first began in WizzyPro's personal recording studio. According to Pulse's Joey Akan, despite recruiting several "young guns" for the original composition, WizzyPro did not intend for "Emergency" to become a success.
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Reception
"Emergency" was well received by contemporary
In 2014, "Emergency" was selected for two distinctions within the Nigerian music industry. At the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards held in New York City, "Emergency" was nominated under the "Best Collaboration" category, but lost to Runtown's "Gallardo".[12] Additionally, it won at The Headies 2014 held on Victoria Island for the same category.[13]
Accolades
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2014 | 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [12] |
The Headies 2014 | Won | [14] |
Music video
An accompanying music video for "Emergency" was released on 18 January 2014 through WizzyPro's official YouTube account.[15] The visual was directed by Patrick Ellis and features cameos from all of the track's artists. The video commences with Runtown walking through a street while singing the song's lyrics; the other musicians join him after departing nearby parked cars. From a crowd of people, each of them step forward during their verses, which continues for the video's entirety.[16]
References
- ^ Abulude, Samuel; Abraham, Anthony Ada (20 December 2014). "Best Collabos Of 2014". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Akan, Joey (15 December 2014). "Patoranking has earned his Headies reward". Pulse. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ a b O., Ovie (2 November 2013). "WizzyPro – Emergency ft. Runtown, Skales, Patoranking". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ a b c O., Ozie (2 March 2016). "WizzyPro Set To Release Debut Album "Lord of the Sounds": View Art + Tracklist". NotJustOk. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "L.O.T.S (Lord of the Sounds) by Wizzypro on iTunes". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Lord of the Sounds (CD liner notes). WizzyPro. Dem Mama Records. 2016.
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- ^ a b c Shuaibu, Badmus Bello. "Hit Song Of The Week: Emergency by Wizzypro Feat Skales, Patoranking & Runtown". Naija Celebrity. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Adinkra, Filfi (3 July 2014). "WizzyPro – Emergency (Featuring Runtown, Skales & Patoraking) (Official Video)". Ghana Ndwom. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola (3 March 2016). "Wizzy Pro: Producer set to release debut album "Lord of the Sounds"". Pulse. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Tolulope, Aderibigbe (15 November 2014). "Nigeria: Top 10 Music Producers in Nigeria". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ^ Nigeria Entertainment Today. Archived from the originalon 13 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Soyingbe, Anthonia (16 December 2016). "Nigeria: 2014 Headies Award – Ghanaian Rapper, Sarkodie Won Artiste of the Year". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Vanguard Newspaper staff (15 December 2014). "Headies 2014: Davido, Olamide, Patoranking, Mavins win big, Wizkid missing". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ wizzyprobeatz (18 January 2014). "WizzyProBeatz Emergency Ft Runtown,Skales,Patoranking". YouTube. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Batimoore, Tyler (19 January 2014). "Video: WizzyPro – Emergency f. Runtown, Skales & Patoranking". tooXclusive. Retrieved 20 October 2016.