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2010 studio album by Flavour N'abania
Uplifted
Studio album by Flavour N'abania
ReleasedJuly 20, 2010
Recorded2010
Genre
Length58:54
Label
  • Obaino Music
  • 2nite Entertainment
Flavour N'abania chronology
N'abania
(2005)
Uplifted
(2010)
Blessed
(2012)
Singles from Uplifted
  1. "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)"
  2. "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)"
  3. "Adamma"
  4. "Odiro Easy"

Uplifted is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Flavour N'abania. It was released on July 20, 2010, by Obaino Music and 2nite Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Jay Dey, Oloye, Stormrex, Waga Gee, Asemstone, M-Jay, V.I.P and Elense. Uplifted was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix), "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Adamma" and "Odiro Easy".

Background

Flavour started recording the album after releasing his debut studio album, N'abania (2005). He produced three songs on the album; "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Chinedum", and the techno-infused track "Kjumanjo". Uplifted explores the genres of highlife, hip hop, reggae, dancehall, calypso and R&B. The album was recorded in Igbo, English and Nigerian pidgin. While recording Uplifted, Flavour believed it would break national and cultural barriers that often diminish the value of music in Africa. The album was well received in Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana.

Singles

"Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)" was released on June 22, 2011, as the album's lead single. The song was written by Flavour and is a remake of Cardinal Rex's 1960 hit "Sawale". "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)" was released as the album's second single. The dance track "Adamma" was released as the album's third single. There were two music videos released for "Adamma". The second video was shot in South Africa by Godfather Productions and uploaded to YouTube on October 6, 2011.

Critical reception

In a review for ModernGhana, Onyinye Muomah said the artists featured on the album were subpar, but positively acknowledged Flavour for "incorporating new genres to his original kind of music".

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)"2:45
2."Adamma"3:22
3."Skit"0:11
4."Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)"4:22
5."Pant No N'iro"3:53
6."Skit 2"0:32
7."Achohol" (featuring Oloye)4:24
8."My Woman Is Gone" (featuring Jah Dey)5:00
9."Ukwu" (featuring Stormrex)3:45
10."Kwarikwa" (featuring M-Jay, Waga G, Jah Dey and Elense)4:18
11."Odiro Easy"4:15
12."Chinedum"3:53
13."Asanwa" (featuring Waga G)3:34
14."Turn Me On"4:10
15."Kiumanjo"4:07
16."My Baby" (with V.I.P)4:25
17."Ashawo" (Ghana remix; featuring Asem and Bradez)4:38

Personnel

  • Chinedu Okoli – primary artist
  • Jay Dey – featured artist
  • Oloye – featured artist
  • Stormrex – featured artist
  • Waga Gee – featured artist
  • Asemstone – featured artist
  • M-Jay – featured artist
  • V.I.P. – featured artist
  • Elense – featured artist

Release history

Region Date Version Format Label
Various July 20, 2010 Standard
  • Obaino Music
  • 2nite Entertainment

References

  1. ^ Onyinye Muomah (23 May 2011). "REVIEW OF FLAVOUR NABANIA UPLIFTED ALBUM". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  2. "Uplifted by Flavour". iTunes. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  3. MUOMAH, ONYINYE. "REVIEW OF FLAVOUR NABANIA UPLIFTED ALBUM". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  4. "Flavour". GreatLakesMix. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  5. Eromo Egbejule (1 February 2015). "Nigeria: Rex Jim Lawson and This Highlife of a Thing". AllAfrica via This Day. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
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