New Era is the debut studio album of Nigerian recording artist Kiss Daniel.[1] Originally scheduled to be released on 1 May 2016, the album was however released on 14 May 2016 through G-Worldwide Entertainment, the album contains hit singles "Woju", "Laye", "Good Times" and "Mama".[2][3]
| New Era | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | May 14, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2014–2016 |
| Genre | Hip hop, Afropop, |
| Label | G-Worldwide Entertainment |
| Producer |
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| Singles from New Era | |
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Background and release edit
Kiss Daniel began recording New Era in 2014 following the release of "Woju" on 3 September 2014.[4] The album's cover art and track list were revealed on 14 March 2016 and 3 May 2016 respectively.[5] The album contains 20 songs with only label mate Sugarboy making vocal appearance.[3]
On 15 May 2016, an album concert promoting the release of the album was organized at Eko Hotel and Suites with notable and established entertainers like 2face Idibia, Vector, Cynthia Morgan, Tekno Miles, Yemi Alade, Ayo Makun, Wande Coal, Banky W, Patoranking, Burna Boy in attendance.[4][6]
Commercial performance edit
Upon its release, New Era debuted at #8 on the Billboard World Album Chart in the week of 4 June 2016.[7]
Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| notJustOk |   |
| Jaguda |   |
Upon its release, New Era was met to positive critical reviews among music critics in the local media. Aribaba of Jaguda gave the album 4 stars out of 5, stating that: "New Era, ironically does well in attempting to usher in a new era of pop music in Nigeria. A new set of expectations, and a new standard....For this, we say a big Kudos to Kiss Daniel and his team".[8] In the same vein, Tola Sarumi, a music critic and analyst for notJustOk, was full of praise on the production of the album; further stating that: "Listening to this album is a pleasure; the imageries he manages to evoke, his composure and complex melodies all serve to remind that pop music can be well considered and produced with longevity as an outcome".[9]
Accolades edit
New Era won Album of the Year and Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2016.[10]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Headies 2016 | Album of the Year | Won |
| Best R&B/Pop Album | Won |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "New King" | Beatburx | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Another Day" | Beatburx | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Jombo" | Masterkraft | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Mama" | Young John | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Gobe" | Jay Sleek | 3:04 |
| 6. | "Napo" (featuring Sugarboy) | DJ Coublon | 3:14 |
| 7. | "Good Time" | DJ Coublon | 3:11 |
| 8. | "Give Into" | Jay Sleek | 4:33 |
| 9. | "Kudi" | Jay Sleek | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Ghetto Boys" (featuring Sugarboy) | Beatburx | 3:56 |
| 11. | "Laye" | DJ Coublon | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Are You Alright?" | DJ Coublon | 2:54 |
| 13. | "Alone" | DJ Coublon | 3:11 |
| 14. | "Kiss Me" | Young John | 3:41 |
| 15. | "Sin City" | Masterkraft | 2:47 |
| 16. | "Upon Me" (featuring Sugarboy) | Beatburx | 3:11 |
| 17. | "Duro" | Kimzbeat | 3:17 |
| 18. | "Woju" | DJ Coublon | 3:24 |
| 19. | "All God" | Young John | 2:39 |
| 20. | "Nothing Dey" | DJ Coublon | 3:15 |
Personnel edit
Musicians edit
- Sugarboy – featured artist
Charts edit
| County | Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| U.S | Billboard World Album Chart[11] | 8 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | May 14, 2016 | Digital download | G-Worldwide Entertainment | [12] |
References edit
- ^ Demola OG (14 May 2016). "Kiss Daniel – "NEW ERA" Album OUT NOW!!!". notJustOk. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Daniel Releases Track List for 'New Era' Album". BellaNaija. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ a b Oreoluwa Peters (15 May 2016). "A timeline: Kiss Daniel's journey to his album launch today". YNaija. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ a b Solanke, Abiola (4 May 2016). "Kiss Daniel Singer releases tracklist for "New Era" album". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ aL Yhusuff (3 May 2016). "Kiss Daniel Unveils "New Era" Track List No Features". tooXclusive. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Kehinde Ajose (21 May 2016). "Kiss Daniel surprises all at album concert". Vanguard News. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Egbo, Vwovwe (24 May 2016). "Kiss Daniel:Singer's album, "New Era," debuts on Billboard charts". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Aribaba (1 June 2016). "Album Review: Kiss Daniel – New Era • An Album Setting The Standard For Pop Sounds". Jaguda. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Tola Sarumi (27 May 2016). "Album Review: Kiss Daniel – New Era". notJustOk. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Full list of Headies 2016 winners". Vanguard News. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "World Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "New Era by Kiss Daniel on iTunes". iTunes (United States). Apple. 14 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.