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Applaudise
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| Applaudise | ||||
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| Released | 19 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
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| Length | 72:00 | |||
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| Label | Made Men | |||
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| Iyanya chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Applaudise | ||||
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Applaudise is the third studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Iyanya. It was released on 19 September 2015 by Made Men Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Olamide, Lil Kesh, Victoria Kimani, Kcee, Sarkodie, Diamond Platnumz, Don Jazzy, Patoranking, Efya, Harrysong, MC Galaxy, Seyi Shay, Mystro, Banky W., Tekno and Selebobo. Production was handled by Mystro, London Boys, Blaq Jerzee, Mr. Chidoo, Dr. Amir, Selebobo, Princeton, Spellz, and DJ Coublon.[1] Applaudise was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[2]
Background and singles
[edit]According to The Net.ng, "Applaudise" means to be in a state of joy.[1] The album's lead single "Mr Oreo", formerly titled "Mr Orio", was released commercially on iTunes on 4 June 2014. The song was originally on the Made Men Music Group collaborative album, The Evolution (2014) and was produced, mixed, mastered and engineered by Selebobo.[3] The music video for "Mr Oreo" was released on 23 September 2014 and directed by Mega Boi in Brooklyn, New York City.[4] The album's second single "Gift" features Nigerian singer, producer, songwriter and record executive Don Jazzy and was released unannounced on 24 January 2015. The music video for "Gift" was released on 6 March 2015 and shot in South Africa by an uncredited director.[5]
The third single from Applaudise, "Nakupenda (I Love You)", features Diamond Platnumz and was produced by Mr. Chidoo. It was released on 19 February 2015, after initially being leaked under the title "Nakupenda (Remember)" on 17 February 2015.[6] The music video was directed by Patrick Elis and released on 1 June 2015.[7] The DJ Coublon-produced title track, "Applaudise", was released as the fourth single off the album on 19 April 2015.[8] The music video for "Applaudise" was released on 13 July 2015 and directed by Aje Filmworks.[9] "Okamfo" featuring Lil Kesh was released as the album's fifth single on 19 September 2015, coinciding with its release.[10] "Yoga" was released on 31 August 2016 as the sixth single off Applaudise; it features Victoria Kimani and was produced by DJ Coublon.[11]
Critical reception
[edit]The album received mixed reviews from critics. Pulse Nigeria's Joey Akan's review of Applaudise praised the album for its fusion of traditional African sounds with contemporary pop, capturing the essence of joy and celebration. Akan noted that the album, while not aiming for timeless status, perfectly encapsulates the current state of Nigerian pop music, highlighting tracks like "Macoma" and "Okamfo" for their diverse influences. He concluded that the album is "made for the moment, for the money, and for the clubs," giving it a rating of 3/5.[12] Wilfred Okiche of 360nobs reviewed Applaudise as a directionless album that prioritized danceable beats over substance, with guests and Iyanya himself delivering tepid performances. While praising songs like "Wambi" and "Macoma," he concluded, "For this record, Mr Mbuk gets no applause. Just knocks."[13]
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa’s review of Iyanya's Applaudise highlights the artist’s shift from R&B to a dance-focused sound, with tracks like "Macoma" praised for their production quality. According to Aigbokhaevbolo, "The album suffers from a lack of originality and coherence in lyrics," noting that while the production team excels, Iyanya’s vocal performance and lyrics fall short.[14] A review from the duo from Should You Bump This, Sho and Tunde, states that the album is “watered down and poor,” criticizing the production quality and lyrical content throughout. According to the review, "The good songs have already been put out as singles," and they suggest that Iyanya “needs to go and hit that reset button.” The album receives a low rating of 1.5 out of 5, reflecting their overall disappointment.[15]
Accolades
[edit]| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | 2016 | Album of the Year | Nominated | [2] |
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wambi" | Iyanya Mbuk | Mystro | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Baby Daddy" (remix; featuring Banky W.) | London Boys | 3:09 | |
| 3. | "Mama" | Mbuk | DJ Coublon | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Macoma" (featuring Efya and Sarkodie) |
| DJ Coublon | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Awade" (featuring Dammy Krane) |
| Princeton | 3:31 |
| 6. | "Again" (featuring Seyi Shay) |
| DJ Coublon | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Egwu" (featuring Mystro) |
| Mystro | 3:07 |
| 8. | "Ocho" (featuring Tekno and Selebobo) | Selebobo | 3:58 | |
| 9. | "Psychology" (featuring Harrysong) |
| Dr. Amir | 3:26 |
| 10. | "Okamfor" (featuring Lil Kesh) |
| Princeton | 3:20 |
| 11. | "Loko" | Mbuk | Blaq Jerzee | 3:45 |
| 12. | "Turn It Up" (featuring Olamide) |
| Spellz | 3:16 |
| 13. | "Ufan" (featuring Kcee and MC Galaxy) | Princeton | 3:50 | |
| 14. | "Mogbe" (featuring Patoranking) |
| DJ Coublon | 3:58 |
| 15. | "Commotion" | Mbuk | Tee-Y Mix | 3:16 |
| 16. | "Applaudise" | Mbuk | DJ Coublon | 3:45 |
| 17. | "Gift" (featuring Don Jazzy) |
| Blaq Jerzee | 4:20 |
| 18. | "Mr. Oreo" | Mbuk | Selebobo | 3:44 |
| 19. | "Yoga" (featuring Victoria Kimani) |
| DJ Coublon | 3:30 |
| 20. | "Nakupenda (I Love You)" (featuring Diamond Platnumz) |
| Mr. Chidoo | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 72:00 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Selebobo – production
- Mystro – production
- DJ Coublon – production
- Tee-Y Mix - production
- Blaq Jerzee – production
- Dr. Amir – production
- Princeton – production
- Spellz – production
- Mr. Chidoo – production
- London Boys – production
- Prince Meyson – photography
- iCrea8Media – album art
- Ubi Franklin – executive producer
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 19 September 2015 | Made Men |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Atisele, Kenneth (15 September 2015). "Applaudise! Iyanya releases album tracklist". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". Music in Africa. In-house West Africa. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "Mr Oreo - Single by Iyanya". iTunes. 4 June 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Okuchukwu, Griffin (23 September 2014). "VIDEO: Iyanya – 'Mr Oreo'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Ozone (6 March 2015). "VIDEO: Iyanya – 'Gift' feat. Don Jazzy". 36NG. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Jonathan Akan (17 February 2015). "Iyanya – 'Nakupenda (Remember)' ft. Diamond Platnumz". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Oneill, Danielle (1 June 2015). "Iyanya And Diamond Platnumz Share The Video For 'Nakupenda'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Jonathan (20 April 2015). "Iyanya - 'Applaudise'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Oneill, Danielle (13 July 2015). "Iyanya Meets The Parents In The Visuals For 'Applaudise'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Adesida, Olumide (19 September 2015). "Video: Iyanya feat. Lil Kesh – 'Okamfo'". The Netng. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "New Music: Iyanya feat. Victoria Kimani – Yoga". Bellanaija. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ Akan, Joey (28 September 2015). "Iyanya's "Applaudise" LP is worthy of applause". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (16 November 2015). "MUSIC REVIEW: APPLAUDISE BY IYANYA". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (3 November 2015). "Iyanya – Applaudise". Music in Africa. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ "MUSIC REVIEW: APPLAUDISE BY IYANYA". Should You Bump This. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 28 December 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2024.