"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come (2013). The song was written and produced by Jesse Jagz and is the first single released following his departure from Chocolate City.[1][2]
| "Redemption" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jesse Jagz | ||||
| from the album Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Jagz Nation | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jesse Abaga | |||
| Producer(s) | Jesse Jagz | |||
| Jesse Jagz singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Redemption" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
MEX films filmed the music video for "Redemption" at Samklef's Lagos studio. The video was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds.[3][4][5]
Critical reception edit
"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk commended Jesse Jagz for "delivering conscious dancehall music" and said the rapper was inspired by other Jamaican acts.[6] OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen."[8] A writer for Pulse Nigeria commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.[9]
Track listing edit
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Redemption" | Jesse Abaga | Jesse Jagz | 4:25 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | May 29, 2013 | CD, Digital download | Jagz Nation |
References edit
- ^ "Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 22 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Bellanaija. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Nigeria: Jesse Jagz Declares Redemption". AllAfrica. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Video Premiere : Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Jesse Jagz 'Redemption'". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Hot Flick: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Onobello. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "New Video – Redemption By Jesse Jagz". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.