Street OT
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| Released | November 14, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, rap, afrobeat, afropop | |||
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| Label | YBNL Nation | |||
| Producer | Executive producers
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| Singles from Street OT | ||||
Street OT is the fourth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide. It was released on November 14, 2014 through YBNL Nation.[3] The album is a follow-up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album.[4] Preceded by the singles titled "Story For The Gods" and "Goons Mi", Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks and Young Jonn.[5] The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synanimous with.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| BellaNaija |   [5] |
| NotJustOk |  [7] |
| Nigerian Entertainment Today | [8] |
The release of Street OT was met with mixed reactions from music critics. Hours after its release, the album peaked at the number one spot on iTunes World Albums Chart.[9] Dayo Showemimo of Nigerian Entertainment Today rated the album 3.5 out of 5, adding that “Olamide might not have come into the game with a visible business plan but he’s stayed true and loyal to his chosen genre, he’s loved by the street”.[8] In a contrasting view, Tola Sarumi of NotJustOk rated the album a low 3.5 out of 10, stating that the album “is not a pleasant aural experience, it’s a project cobbled together from leftover tracks.”[7] An editor for BellaNaija rated the album 3 out of 5 and went further to make a verdict, stating: “Street OT is not a stellar Baddo solo project but it’s a nice YBNL showcase album”.[5] Street OT was nominated in the "Album of The Year" category at the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10]
Accolades
[edit]Street OT won Album of the Year and was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2015. It was also nominated for Album of the Year at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Headies | Album of the Year | Won |
| Best Rap Album | Nominated | ||
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Album of The Year | Nominated |
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oga Nla" (featuring Pasuma & Lil Kesh) | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Zero Joy" | 3:28 |
| 3. | "Blood Money" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Ya Wa" | 3:12 |
| 5. | "Hood Rap" | 3:29 |
| 6. | "The Real MVP" | 3:02 |
| 7. | "Up In The Club" (featuring Viktoh) | 3:27 |
| 8. | "Skelemba" (featuring Don Jazzy) | 3:04 |
| 9. | "Prayer For Client" | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Batifeori" | 3:31 |
| 11. | "Bang" (featuring Chinko Ekun & Lil Kesh) | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Goons Mi" | 3:27 |
| 13. | "1999" | 2:43 |
| 14. | "Falila Ketan" | 3:54 |
| 15. | "In My Circle" (featuring Phyno) | 3:17 |
| 16. | "Alaaru" | 2:34 |
| 17. | "100 To Million" (featuring Viktoh & Chinko Ekun) | 4:50 |
| 18. | "Story For The Gods" | 3:26 |
| 19. | "Hustle Loyalty Respect" (featuring Reminisce) | 3:28 |
| 20. | "Possible" (featuring B-Banks) | 4:24 |
| 21. | "Usain Bolt" (featuring Lil Kesh, Chuka, Chinko Ekun & Pepenazi) | 4:25 |
| 22. | "Eni Suun" | 3:50 |
Personnel
[edit]- Olamide Adedeji - Primary artist
- Pheelz - Primary producer
- Young John - Primary producer
- B-Banks - Secondary producer
- Wasiu Alabi Pasuma - Featured artist
- Michael Collins Ajereh - Featured artist
- Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru - Featured artist
- Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson - Featured artist
- Lil Kesh - Featured artist
- Viktoh - Featured artist
- Chinko Ekun - Featured artist
- Chuks - Featured artist
Release history
[edit]| Country/Digital platform | Date | Version | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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November 14, 2014[11] | Standard | YBNL Nation |
References
[edit]- ^ King A-Maz (20 June 2014). "Music: Olamide – Story For The Gods". 360Nobs. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Olamide – Awon Goons Mi". 21 July 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Ovie Ofugara (15 October 2014). "Olamide Reveals "Street OT" Album Art + Release Date". NotJustOk. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Dayo Showemimo (6 October 2014). "Olamide set to drop 4th album in November". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Music Review:Olamide – Street OT". BellaNaija. Should You Bump This. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Dayo Showemimo (5 December 2014). "Album Review: Olamide retains seat on the throne with 'Street OT'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Album Review: Olamide – Street OT". NotJustOk. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b Dayo Showemimo (5 December 2014). "Album Review: Olamide retains seat on the throne with 'Street OT'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ Jim Donnette (13 November 2014). "Olamide's #StreetOT Ranks Number One On iTunes World Albums Chart". tooXclusive. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards Unveils 2015 Nominees". The Daily Independent. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ "Olamide - Street OT". iTunes. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
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