Superstar (Wizkid album)
Superstar | ||||
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Wizkid | ||||
Released | June 12, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2009–2011 | |||
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Wizkid chronology | ||||
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Singles from Superstar | ||||
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Superstar is the debut
Background and composition
In an interview with Factory78 TV, Wizkid said the album was meant to be released on
. The album's themes deal primarily with starting from the bottom and reaching to the top, i.e. from grass to grace. In "No Lele", Wizkid talks about hustle and how he had to work hard to succeed. In "Say My Name", he talks about his success and how everyone now "calls his name". In "Wad Up", he is reminiscent about the time he used to get insulted by people who called him dirty. In "Shout Out", he thanked everyone who helped him become successful. In a nutshell, Wizkid describes his early life, particularly the hardships he endured and how he triumphant and made a name for himself. Wizkid also made references to God.Singles
The album's lead single, "Holla at Your Boy", was released on January 2, 2010. The accompanying music video for the song, which was shot at Dowen College in Lekki, features cameo appearances from Skales and Ice Prince.[4] "Tease Me/Bad Guys" was released on April 2, 2010, as the album's second single. Its music video was filmed by Kemi Adetiba at Aqua Nightclub in Abuja.[5] The album's third single, Don't Dull", was released on December 4, 2010; the song's official remix features vocals by Akon and was leaked on October 26, 2011.[6] "Love My Baby" was released on August 29, 2011, as the album's fourth single.
The album's fifth single, "Pakurumo", was released on December 10, 2011; the accompanying music video for the song features cameo appearances from Pasuma, Ali Baba, Tee-A,
Critical reception
Review scores | ||
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Source | Rating | |
360nobs | 7.5/10 Nigerian Entertainment Today | [11] |
Superstar received generally positive reviews from
Accolades
Superstar won Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12] It was nominated for Album of the Year and Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2012.[13]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Say My Name" | Ayodeji Balogun | E. Kelly | 3:46 |
2. | "No Lele" | Balogun |
| 3:38 |
3. | "Scatter The Floor" | Balogun |
| 3:41 |
4. | "Pakurumo" | Balogun |
| 3:32 |
5. | "Slow Whine" (featuring Banky W ) |
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| 4:00 |
6. | "Love My Baby" | Balogun | 4:06 | |
7. | "Gidi Girl" | Balogun |
| 4:10 |
8. | "Oluwa Lo Ni" | Balogun |
| 3:24 |
9. | "Don't Dull" | Balogun |
| 4:39 |
10. | "Tease Me/Bad Guys" | Balogun |
| 3:08 |
11. | "Eme Boyz" (featuring Banky W ) |
| 3:57 | |
12. | "What You Wanna Do?" | Balogun |
| 3:19 |
13. | "For Me" (featuring Wande Coal) |
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| 3:45 |
14. | "Holla at Your Boy" | Balogun |
| 4:21 |
15. | "Wad Up" (featuring D'Prince) |
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| 3:26 |
16. | "Shout Out" | Balogun |
| 2:44 |
Total length: | 63:42 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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17. | "Wiz Party (Bonus Freestyle Leak)" | Balogun | 4:00 |
Total length: | 4:00 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Superstar's back cover.
- Ayodeji Balogun – primary artist, executive producer, writer, performer
- Olubankole Wellington – executive producer, featured artist, producer, writer
- Segun Demuren – executive producer
- Tunde Demuren – assistant executive producer, A&R
- Stanley "Tino Benbel" Ekuro – assistant executive producer, A&R
- Raoul John Njeng-Njeng – featured artist, writer
- Charles Enebeli – featured artist, writer
- Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe – featured artist, writer
- Samklef – producer
- E-Kelly – producer
- Jay Sleek – producer
- Sheyi Akerele – producer
- DJ Klem – producer
- Sunny (Masterkraft) Nweke – producer
- Q-Beats – producer
- Vebee – producer
- Foster Zeeno – mixed, mastering
- Brexx Bitaseme – recording engineer
- Osagie Osarenkhoe – management
- Seyi Charles George – photography
- Osa Seven – album artwork
- Uba Pacific – marketer, distributor
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | July 1, 2011 | CD, Digital download
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Empire Mates Entertainment |
Nigeria | June 12, 2011 |
References
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- ^ Seriki, Faridah Demola. "WizKid's Debut Album Second Best-Selling On NotJustOk". Technesstivity. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "FACTORY78 EXCLUSIVE - Wizkid interview". YouTube. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ^ "360 Video Première: Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy". 360nobs. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^ "New Video: Wizkid – Tease Me/Bad Guys". BellaNaija. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^ "LEAK: AKON & Wizkid – Don't Dull Remix". Notjustok. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "BN Video Premiere: Wizkid – Pakurumo". BellaNaija. 10 December 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^ "VIDEO: Wizkid – Oluwa Lo Ni". NotJustOk. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Wizkid – SuperStar …Nigerian Listening E.A.R. (Essential Album Rating)". 360nobs. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ a b Aribaba. "Album Review: WizKid – SuperStar | Track Pick – Call My Name". Jaguda. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Ladies Love Wizkid – The Superstar [Album Review]". theNetNigeria. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012! All The Winners". Jaguda. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Hip Hop World Awards, HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2012, Official Winners list". HipHop World Magazine. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.