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| Undeniable | ||||
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| Released | 1 July 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2012 | |||
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| Length | 42:53 | |||
| Label | Trybe Records 2.0 | |||
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| ELDee chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Undeniable | ||||
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Undeniable is the fifth studio album by Nigerian-American rapper eLDee. It was released 1 July 2012 through Trybe Records 2.0. The album features guest appearances from Wizkid, Banky W., and label mates K9 and Sojay. It was mainly produced by Sarz, with additional production from Cobhams Asuquo, Tee-Y Mix and eLDee himself. The album housed six singles—— "Higher", "Wash Wash", "Today-Today", "Category", "We Made It", and "Always (Temi's Song)". Undeniable is a follow-up to his 2010 studio album, Is It Your Money? Vol. 1.
Background
[edit]On 14 March 2012, eLDee released a trailer for the album, talking about his creative process for the album and showcased two snippets off "Undeniable". In the trailer, eLDee said that he wanted to blend contemporary sounds with traditional genres, like Afrobeat, highlife and fuji. For example, putting synths instead of horns, synthetic drums instead of traditional drums and then finally back it up with traditional sounds. In an interview with OkayAfrica, eLDee said that he "wanted to blend traditional sounds from a pop perspective, from a more international perspective." He worked with producers like Sarz, Cobhams Asuquo, Tee-Y Mix, among others to fuse traditional African music with contemporary electronic sounds.[1]
Singles
[edit]The lead single "Higher" features label mates K9 and Sojay and was released on 12 August 2011 and was initially teased to be a part of the album Is It Your Money? Vol. 2 which then was retitled Undeniable. The song was produced by Sarz.[2] The music video for "Higher" was released on 13 July 2012 and directed by Mark Hofmeyr of Trademark Pictures.[3] The second and third singles "Wash Wash" and "Today-Today" were released on 12 November 2011. They were both produced by Sarz, with "Today-Today" being co-produced by Tee-Y Mix and eLDee.[4] The music video for "Today-Today" was released on 26 March 2012 and directed by Mark Hofmeyr.[5] The fourth single, "Category" was released on 19 April 2012 and was produced by Sarz.[6] The fifth single, "We Made It" features Sojay and was released on 30 January 2013. The song was produced by Cobhams Asuquo[7] and the music video was released on 20 June 2013 and directed by MO Filmworks.[8] The sixth single "Always (Temi's Song)" was released on 17 May 2013. The song was dedicated to his daughter, Temi Dabiri, and was produced by Sarz.[9]
Composition
[edit]The opening track "Higher" featuring K9 and Sojay, is a song about deep attraction and the desire to escape reality for a euphoric connection with someone special. "Always (Temi's Song)" is a song dedicated to eLDee's daughter, where he promises to always support her despite his busy schedule. "Today-Today", celebrates the joy and commitment of a couple transitioning from dating to marriage. "Been There, Done That" highlights his resilience and experience in the music industry, emphasizing his confidence and perseverance despite challenges and criticism. "Wash Wash" exposes how people fake their wealth and status to fit in and impress others, urging them to be honest and genuine. "Category" talks about social status and success, celebrating personal growth and hard work. "We Made It" featuring Sojay, the final track on the album, reflects on eLDee's journey through the music industry, talking about his early days with his former group Trybesmen, and expresses gratitude to his supporters.[10]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Higher" (featuring K9 and Sojay) |
| Sarz | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Been There, Done That" | Dabiri | Sarz | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Today-Today" | Dabiri |
| 3:47 |
| 4. | "Always (Temi's Song)" | Dabiri | Sarz | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Rundown" (featuring Banky W.) |
| Sarz | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Transformer Love (Skit)" (featuring K9 and Sojay) |
| eLDee | 1:55 |
| 7. | "Category" | Dabiri | Sarz | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Wash Wash" | Dabiri | Sarz | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Never Let You Go" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Sarz | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Zombie" (featuring K9) |
| Sarz | 4:13 |
| 11. | "We Made It" (featuring Sojay) |
| Cobhams Asuquo | 4:58 |
| Total length: | 42:53 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Sikirullahi Olanrewaju "eLDee" Dabiri – primary artist, writer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- K9 – featured artist, writer
- Sojay – featured artist, writer
- Wizkid – featured artist, writer
- Banky W. – featured artist, writer
- Sarz – producer
- Cobhams Asuquo – producer
- Tee-Y Mix – producer
- Fab Dupont – mixing engineer
- Mark Hofmeyr – video director
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 July 2012 | CD, Digital download | Trybe Records 2.0 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview: eLDee the Don". Killakam. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Something New: Let eLDee take you 'Higher' in his new single ft. Sojay & K9". Taiwo Damilola. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO: 'Higher' – eLDee, K9 and Sojay". Tadeniawo Collins. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Something New! eLDee's double take at premier of 'Wash-Wash' and 'Today-Today'". Hauwa Gambo. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO eLDee – 'Today Today'". Osagie Alonge. 27 March 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Audio: eLDee 'Category'". Killakam. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "LISTEN: eLDee ft SoJay – We Made It". Chi Ibe. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "eLDee Drops 'We Made It' Video Featuring Sojay". Channels Television. 30 June 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Rapper, eLDee releases 'Always (Temi's song)'". Chi Ibe. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Undeniable Album Review – eLDee's encore, worthy of respect and applause". Ayomide Tayo. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2024.