D'Kings Men
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| Compilation album by DB Records | ||||
| Released | June 24, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012-2013 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat, afropop, hip hop | |||
| Length | 71:54 | |||
| Label | DB Records, Sony Music | |||
| Producer | Don Jazzy, Dee Vee, Jay Sleek | |||
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D'Kings Men is a compilation album by recording artists of Nigerian record label DB Records, released on June 24, 2013, by the label and Sony Music. Nigerian recording artist D'banj started working on the album prior to splitting with his longtime business partner, Don Jazzy. The album produced eleven singles—"Oliver Twist", "Sister Caro", "Oyato", "Bachelor", "Top of the World", "Cashflow", "Don't Tell Me Nonsense", "For Example", "Finally", "Why You Love Me" and "Obimo (My Heart)". Production on the album was handled by Don Jazzy, Jay Sleek and Dee Vee. The album features guest appearances from Kanye West, Big Sean, Snoop Lion, Fally Ipupa, Durella, Olamide, Ikechukwu and Naeto C. Upon its release, D'Kings Men received mixed reviews from music critics. Many critics felt that the album failed to live up to the extensive publicity and recognition it gained. Moreover, critics complained about the album's rodomontading lyrics and derivative sound.
D'banj founded the DB Records label in 2012 after the aforementioned split. Since the label's inception, multiple acts have signed to the label including Kayswitch, J.Sol, Jay Sleek, Durella and Dee Vee. During an interview with Seun Apara, D'banj was asked to give an exclusive insight into the album. His response was: "The 'DKM' Album, D Kings Men is a compilation of songs from the artistes on DB Records and is not a D’ Banj’s Album. It has a compilation of songs and sounds done by DB records artistes comprising myself, Kay Switch and J.Sol." D'banj also told Seun Apara that Don Jazzy produced four songs on the album. In an attempt to suppress piracy, the album was delivered to customers who pre-ordered it from D'banj's official website. It was also made available for purchase at all GT Bank offices in Nigeria.
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