According to X
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| Released | 29 June 2015 | |||
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| Length | 83:17 | |||
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According to X is the debut studio album by British-Nigerian disc jockey and record producer DJ Xclusive. It was released 29 June 2015, through Empire Mates Entertainment and Superstar DJ Xclusive, and features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, Phyno, Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Timaya, 2Face Idibia, Patoranking, Banky W., Skales, Seyi Shay, Lil Kesh, CDQ, Niyola, Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, Ajebutter22, Trafic, May D, D'Prince, Fiesta Black, Reekado Banks, Kcee, Pepenazi, Terry G, Tillaman and a skit from comedian Bovi. Production was handled by Altims, Del B, Don Jazzy, Masterkraft, Orbeat, Pheelz, Phyno, Sammy Gyang, Spellz, Studio Magic, Terry G, Tyrone, Vinnie and Xclusive himself.
Background and promotion
[edit]DJ Xclusive revealed the official album art and track list to the album on 25 June 2015.[2]
He held a launch party to promote the album, titled the "All White Party", which later ended up being an annual event hosted by Xclusive. It was held on 27 June 2015 at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Lagos. Performances included of Olamide, Skales, 2Face Idibia, Iyanya, Patoranking, Banky W., Lil Kesh, and more.[3]
Singles
[edit]The album's lead single "No Time" featuring May D, Tillaman, and Skales was released on 20 February 2013. It serves as DJ Xclusive's official debut single and first official single under EME. It was produced by Tyrone and DJ Xclusive.[4] The second single, "Pangolo", features Timaya and was released on 23 August 2013. It was produced by Masterkraft.[5]
According to X's Pheelz-produced third single, "Ibebe", features Olamide and was released on 3 December 2013.[6] The fourth single off the album, "Gal Bad" features D'Prince and Wizkid and was released on 25 March 2014. Don Jazzy and Altims produced the song.[7] The fifth single, "Fantasi" features vocals and production from Terry G. It was released on 22 May 2014.[8] The album's sixth single, "Jeje" featuring Wizkid was produced by Masterkraft. It was released on 9 June 2014 with an accompanying music video directed by Sesan.[9] The seventh single off the album "Tonight" features label mates Banky W. and Niyola. Produced by Masterkraft, it was released on 29 October 2014.[10] According to X's eighth single, "Shaba" featuring Kcee and Patoranking, was initially leaked on 7 December 2014.[11] The Del B-produced single was eventually released as an official single on 12 December 2014, alongside its Adasa Cookey-directed video.[12] The ninth single, "Jam It" featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya, was released on 1 May 2015. Produced by Orbeat and DJ Xclusive, its release coincided with its music video which was directed by Cookey.[13] The album's tenth and final single "Wo Le" featuring Davido was released on 30 June 2015 and was produced by Spellz.[14]
Critical reception
[edit]Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria described According to X as "all firepower and no deep hit", highlighting its star-studded lineup and focus on dance tracks but critiquing its lack of lyrical depth and variety. While tracks like "Cash Only" stood out, the 21-track album was ultimately called "a long and increasingly boring dance journey", earning a rating of 3/5 for being "worth checking out".[15]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You Sabi Xclusive?" (featuring Bovi) | — | 0:53 | |
| 2. | "All I See Is Me" (featuring Phyno) | Phyno | 3:51 | |
| 3. | "Rassa" (featuring Fiesta Black) |
| Vinnie | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Jam It" (featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya) |
| Orbeat | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Tonight" (featuring Banky W. and Niyola) |
| Masterkraft | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Gal Bad" (featuring D'Prince and Wizkid) |
| 3:56 | |
| 7. | "Wo Le" (featuring Davido) |
| Spellz | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Shaba" (featuring Kcee and Patoranking) |
| Del B | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Alhaji" (featuring Tiwa Savage, Trafic, and Reekado Banks) |
| Spellz | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Ibebe" (featuring Olamide) |
| Pheelz | 2:35 |
| 11. | "Oyoyo" (featuring Burna Boy) |
| Spellz | 3:26 |
| 12. | "Party Tonight" (featuring Ajebutter22 and Seyi Shay) |
| Studio Magic | 3:10 |
| 13. | "Pangolo" (featuring Timaya) |
| Masterkraft | 3:53 |
| 14. | "Gone Are the Days" (featuring Olamide and Pepenazi) |
| Pheelz | 3:21 |
| 15. | "Jeje" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Masterkraft | 3:56 |
| 16. | "Cash Only" (featuring Sarkodie and Cassper Nyovest) |
| Masterkraft | 3:22 |
| 17. | "Fatasi" (featuring Terry G) |
| Terry G | 3:42 |
| 18. | "Dami Si" (featuring Lil Kesh and CDQ) |
| Masterkraft | 3:33 |
| 19. | "Cash Only" (remix; featuring Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, and Banky W.) |
| Masterkraft | 4:35 |
| 20. | "No Time" (featuring May D, Tillaman, and Skales) |
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| 4:49 |
| 21. | "Promise" (featuring Ice Prince) |
| Sammy Gyang | 4:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 22. | "Jam It (DJ Snoop Remix)" (featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya) |
| DJ Snoop | 3:29 |
| 23. | "Tonight (House Remix)" (featuring Banky W., Niyola, and Tyrone) |
| Tyrone | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 83:17 | |||
Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 29 June 2015 | EME |
References
[edit]- ^ Jonathan Ekowho (15 March 2016). "It's time for singer to move on from his According To X album". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (25 June 2015). "Star releases album 'According To X' artwork and tracklist". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (25 June 2015). "Star releases album 'According To X' artwork and tracklist". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ "DJ Xclusive – No Time feat. May D, Tillaman & Skales". tooXclusive. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Ovie O (23 August 2013). "DJ Xclusive ft Timaya – Pangolo (Freestyle)". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Ovie O (2 December 2013). "DJ Xclusive ft. Olamide – IBEBE (Prod. Pheelz)". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Osagie Alonge (27 March 2014). "NETPd: DJ Xclusive drags Wizkid, D'Prince, Don Jazzy on 'Gal bad'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Kenneth Atisele (22 May 2014). "NETPod: DJ Xclusive features Terry G in 'Fatasi'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Ayo Adepoju (9 June 2014). "DJ Xclusive + Wizkid – Jeje | Music Video". conversationsabouther.net. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Ayomide Tayo (29 October 2014). "DJ Xclusive - Tonight feat. Banky W, Niyola". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Demola Ogundele (7 December 2014). "LEAK: DJ Xclusive ft. Kcee & Patoranking – Shaba (Prod. by Del-B)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ DJ Sean (11 December 2014). "DJ Xclusive ft. KCee & Patoranking – SHABBA [Official Video]". AceWorldTEAM. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (1 May 2015). "Star drops new single 'Jam It' with Timaya, 2face Idibia (video)". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Oluseyi AK (30 June 2015). "PREMIERE: DJ Xclusive ft. Davido – Wole (Prod. Spellz)". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (13 July 2015). "DJ Xclusive's 'According to X' has fire power, but shoots blanks". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2024.