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| Take Over | ||||
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| Released | 1 November 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
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| Length | 70:40 | |||
| Label | Five Star Music | |||
| Producer | ||||
| Kcee chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Take Over | ||||
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Take Over is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Kcee. It was released by Five Star Music on 1 November 2013, and is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afropop, highlife, and hip hop. The album was produced by Del B, Blaq Jerzee and Soso Soberekon. Take Over features collaborations with Don Jazzy, Flavour, Harrysong, Skiibii, Davido, Phyno, Timaya, Wizkid, and D'Banj. The album housed nine singles: "Totori", "Give It To Me", "Limpopo", "Okoso", "Pull Over", "Ogadinma", "Emmah", "Hakuna Matata", and "Ogaranya".[1]
Background and promotion
editAfter Kcee's breakup with former music partner Presh, Kcee started a solo career.[2] He started to release singles such as "Okpekete" and "Carnival",[3] and he kept releasing songs until he finally blew up with his track "Limpopo" released in March of 2013. Once he released "Limpopo" people started to give him the alias "Limpopo king" and "Okpekete master".[4] Then he started releasing more songs such as "Pull Over" and "Okoso" to prove his dominance in the music industry. Since he released all of these singles, he had to get ready to release his debut solo album. On 15 October 2013, Kcee released a promotional ad for the album.
Singles
editThe lead single "Totori" features vocals from former label mate Harrysong. The song was released on 18 April 2012 and was produced by the label owner Soso Soberekon.[5] The second single "Give It To Me" features vocals from Nigerian highlife singer Flavour. It was released on 12 September 2012 and was produced by Del B.[6] The music video for "Give It To Me" was released on 9 October 2012 and was directed by Godfather Productions.[7] The third single "Limpopo" was released on 1 March 2013 and produced by Del B.[8] The song was nominated for "Hottest Single of the Year" at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards[9] and won Song of the Year at The Headies 2013.[10] The music video for "Limpopo" was released on 15 March 2013 and directed by Piguar Films.[11] The fourth single "Okoso" was released on 6 August 2013 and produced by Del B.[12] The music video for "Okoso" was released on 29 August 2013 and directed by Soso Soberekon.[13] The fifth single "Pull Over" features additional vocals from Wizkid and was produced by Del B and released on 19 September 2013.[14] The music video for "Pull Over" was released on 31 October 2013 and directed by Clarence Peters. The video features cameos from Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme[15], and the song was nominated for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2014[16], won "Duo/Group or Featuring" at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards[17], and won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[18] The sixth single "Ogadinma" was produced by Del B and released on 26 October 2013.[19] The music video for "Ogadinma" was released on 25 July 2014 and directed by Aje Filmworks.[20] The seventh single "Emmah" features vocals from D'Banj and was produced by Del B. The song was released on 16 January 2014 and the music video was directed by Godfather Productions.[21] The eighth single "Hakuna Matata" was produced by Blaq Jerzee and was released on 28 February 2014. The music video for "Hakuna Matata" was directed by Soso Soberekon.[22] The ninth and final single "Ogaranya" features Davido and was released on 22 August 2014. The music video was directed by Godfather Productions.[23]
Awards
editThe album was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and won Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year at The Headies 2014, and was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2014.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hustle Your Way" | Kingsley Okonkwo | Del B | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Ogadinma" | Okonkwo | Del B | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Hakuna Matata" | Okonkwo | Blaq Jerzee | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Pull Over" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Del B | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Do It" (featuring Timaya) |
| Del B | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Adaugo" (featuring Harrysong) |
| Del B | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Skit by Ajebo" (featuring Ajebo) | Ajebo | 1:24 | |
| 8. | "Limpopo" | Okonkwo | Del B | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Ogaranya" (featuring Davido) |
| Del B | 4:01 |
| 10. | "Totori" (featuring Harrysong) |
| Soso Soberekon | 4:07 |
| 11. | "Emmah" (featuring D'Banj) |
| Del B | 4:17 |
| 12. | "Had It Been I Know" |
| Del B | 3:19 |
| 13. | "Ifeneme" | Okonkwo | Del B | 4:03 |
| 14. | "Okoso" | Okonkwo | Del B | 4:19 |
| 15. | "Chineke Di Mma" | Okonkwo | Del B | 3:39 |
| 16. | "Ajibole" (featuring Skiibii) |
| Blaq Jerzee | 3:13 |
| 17. | "Vitamin C" (featuring Phyno) |
| Del B | 3:21 |
| 18. | "Pull Over (Remix)" (featuring Don Jazzy, Wizkid) |
| Del B | 3:35 |
| 19. | "Give It To Me" (featuring Flavour) |
| Del B | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 70:40 | |||
Personnel
edit- Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo – primary artist, writer
- Michael Collins Ajereh – featured artist, writer
- Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo – featured artist, writer
- Abbey Toyyib Elias – featured artist, writer
- Harrison Tare Okiri - featured artist, writer
- David Adedeji Adeleke - featured artist, writer
- Inetimi Alfred Odon - featured artist, writer
- Chinedu Izuchukwu Okoli - featured artist, writer
- Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike - featured artist, writer
- Ajebo - writer, skit
- Soso Soberekon - producer
- Okhuofu Isaiah Oshoriameh - producer
- Jo Pee - producer
- Ayodele Joseph Basil – producer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- Dr Amir - mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- Zeeno Foster - mixing engineer, mastering engineer
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 November 2013 | Five Star Music |
References
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- ^ "KC PRESH TALKS ABOUT THEIR BREAKUP". Nollywoodgists.com. 18 June 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Now Playing: KCee (of KC Presh) – Okpekete". Jibola L. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "KCEE". admin. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ ""Okpekete" Crooner Kcee Is Back With Two Banging Singles, Listen to "Okpekete Remix" & "Tor Tori"". Onos. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "New Music: K-Cee Feat. Flavour – Give It To Me". Onos. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Kcee ft. Flavour N'abania – GIVE IT TO ME [Official Video]". DJ Sean. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Now Playing: K-Cee – Limpopo". Onos. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Micheal Abimboye. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "The Headies 2013: First Photos & Full List of Winners: Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Sean Tizzle & Waje". BellaNaija.com. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: KCee - Limpopo". Ovie O. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "New Music: K-Cee – Okoso". Onos. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "KCee – OKOSO [Official Video]". DJ Sean. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "WORLD Premiere: KCee ft. Wizkid - PULLOVER". Ovie O. 19 September 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "New Video: K-Cee Feat. Wizkid – Pull Over". BellaNaija.com. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "The Headies Awards 2014 Full Nominees List". The Headies. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS: THE WINNERS". TOMI. 30 November 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "First Photos & Winners from the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards in NYC! Tiwa Savage, Cuppy, Funke Akindele & More". BellaNaija.com. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "New Music: KCEE – Ogadinma". Emmanuel Lala. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: KCEE – 'Ogadinma'". Kenneth Atisele. 26 July 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Must Watch Music Video! Kcee Feat. D'banj – Emmah". Deji S. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: Kcee - Hakuna Matata". Ovie O. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "New Video: Kcee Feat. Davido -Ogaranya". BellaNaija.com. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2024.