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The Playmaker
Studio album by
Released1 November 2016
Recorded2015–2016
StudioNigeria
Genre
Length84:00
LabelPenthauze Music
Producer
Phyno chronology
No Guts No Glory
(2014)
The Playmaker
(2016)
Deal with It
(2019)
Singles from The Playmaker
  1. "Connect"
    Released: 6 October 2015
  2. "Ezege"
    Released: 26 January 2016
  3. "Fada Fada"
    Released: 5 May 2016
  4. "E Sure For Me"
    Released: 7 July 2016
  5. "Pino Pino"
    Released: 9 October 2016

The Playmaker is the sophomore studio album by Nigerian rapper Phyno, released on 1 November 2016, under Penthauze Music. This album includes contributions from various artists such as M.I, Flavour, Onyeka Onwenu, Tidinz, Mr Eazi, Olamide, DeCarlo, 2Baba, Burna Boy, P-Square, and Zoro. The production team features Del B, Masterkraft, Major Bangz, Benjamz, Tunex, Chris Stringz, TSpize, and Kezyklef. The Playmaker features singles like "Connect", "Ezege", "Fada Fada", "E Sure For Me" and "Pino Pino", and was predominantly recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. This album follows Phyno's debut project, No Guts No Glory.

Singles

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The album's lead single, "Connect", was released on 6 October 2015 and was produced by TSpize. The music video for "Connect" was released on 12 October 2015 and was directed by Clarence Peters and shot in Enugu, Nigeria, and features cameos from Olamide and Skuki. The second single, "Ezege" was released on 26 January 2016 and was produced by Del B. The music video for "Ezege" was released on 11 March 2016 and was directed by Clarence Peters. The third single, "Fada Fada" features Olamide and was produced by Masterkraft. It was released on 5 May 2016, and the music video was released on 13 May 2016 and was shot and directed in Lagos Island by Clarence Peters. The fourth single, "E Sure For Me" was released on 7 July 2016 and was produced by Kezyklef. The music video for "E Sure For Me" was released on 11 August 2016 and was directed by Clarence Peters. The fifth single, "Pino Pino" was released on 9 October 2016 and produced by Benjamz. The music video for "Pino Pino" released on 11 October 2016 and was directed by Patrick Elis.

Critical reception

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The Playmaker received generally positive reviews from critics. Jonathan of Pulse Nigeria rated the album a 4 out of 5, stating that "The Playmaker" showcases his growth from a rapper to a versatile artist who seamlessly blends highlife and hip-hop. He highlighted the album's rich storytelling, emotional depth, and consistent production, asserting that it solidifies Phyno's status as a leading figure in Nigerian pop music.[1] Isime Esene of YNaija noted that while Phyno has risen to become one of Nigeria's biggest stars, the quality of his music has declined. Esene described The Playmaker as an entertainment-focused album that blends Igbo, folk and highlife, reflecting Phyno's shift from his pure rap roots.[2]

Accolades

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The Playmaker was nominated for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at the 2018 edition of The Headies[3] and Best Album at the 2017 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Premium Times.[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yes, I Pray (Nwa Oge Nta)"Chibuzo AzubuikeTunex3:42
2."Abulo"AzubuikeMajor Bangz4:14
3."Financial Woman" (featuring P-Square)Chris Stringz4:14
4."Ino Nma"AzubuikeMajor Bangz4:42
5."Best Rapper"AzubuikeMajor Bangz4:38
6."E Sure For Me"AzubuikeKezyklef3:35
7."Link Up" (featuring M.I and Burna Boy)Masterkraft3:38
8."Pino Pino"AzubuikeBenjamz4:49
9."Okpeke" (featuring 2Baba and Flavour)Major Bangz4:40
10."Obiagu"AzubuikeMasterkraft4:09
11."Joy Comes in the Morning"AzubuikeMajor Bangz4:06
12."SFSG (So Far So Good)"AzubuikeMasterkraft4:20
13."I'm a Fan" (featuring Decarlo and Mr Eazi)
Benjamz3:09
14."Mistakes"AzubuikeBenjamz4:18
15."Ochie Dike (Mama)" (featuring Onyeka Onwenu)Masterkraft5:06
16."Fada Fada" (featuring Olamide)Masterkraft4:48
17."Mkpotu" (featuring Zoro and Tidinz)
Tunex4:05
18."Ezege"AzubuikeDel B4:40
19."No Be My Style" (featuring Burna Boy)
  • Azubuike
  • Ogulu
TSpize4:21
20."Connect"AzubuikeTSpize4:26
Total length:84:00

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history and formats for The Playmaker
Region Date Format Label
Nigeria 1 November 2016 Penthauze

References

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  1. ^ "Phyno pulls every music string on "The Playmaker" album". Jonathan. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Album review: Phyno's The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy". Okon Ekpo. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Headies 2018: Full list of nominees". Ayodele Oluwagbemi. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Damola Durosomo. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Phyno unveils official track-list for "The Playmaker" album". Idoko Salihu. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.