"Chop My Money" is a song by Nigerian duo P-Square, featuring additional vocals from Akon and May D. The song originally appeared on their fifth studio album, The Invasion (2011), and was recorded shortly after P-Square signed a partnership deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik. The music video for "Chop My Money" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Ben Marc.[2][3]
| "Chop My Money" | ||||
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| Single by P-Square featuring Akon and May D | ||||
| Released | 23 February 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–12 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Square Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | P-Square | |||
| Producer(s) | Fliptyce[1] | |||
| P-Square singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Chop My Money" on YouTube | ||||
Background and recording edit
"Chop My Money" loosely translates to Spend My Money. In an interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, the duo were asked about their collaboration with Akon and how it came about. They said they've known Akon for several years and their collaboration with him was an easy transition.[4]
Live performances edit
On August 26, 2012, P-Square performed "Chop My Money" at the Love AfroBeats Festival, a concert they headlined. The duo also performed the song to a sold out crowd at the HMV Apollo.[5]
Accolades edit
"Chop My Money" was nominated for Best Pop Single, Best Collabo and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[6]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Headies | Best Pop Single | Nominated |
| Best Collabo | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Track listing and covers edit
- Digital download
- "Chop My Money" (P-Square, Akon and May D) – 4:32
- "Chop My Money" (cover by Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago bluegrass band)[7]
References edit
- ^ "The 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria". NotjustOk. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO: P-Square – Chop My Money ft AKON & May D". Notjustok. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ "Chop My Money Ft Akon, May D". Iroking. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ P-Square (2012). Westwood – P-Square 'Chop my money' (youtube). London: YouTube. Event occurs at 5:41.
- ^ "P-Square 'Love AfroBeats Festival 2012' with Wande Coal, May D". Nigerianmusicnetwork. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ Alonge, Osagie (21 October 2012). "Psquare, Wizkid, Vector emerge top winners at The Headies 2012". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 14 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ Boyd, Clark (27 August 2012). "How a Chicago bluegrass band rocked Nigeria's music scene". PRI. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
External links edit
- News item and video feat. Peter Okoye of P-Square re: cover of "Chop My Money" by a Chicago bluegrass band