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Dorobucci

"Dorobucci"
The Mavins - Dorobucci cover.jpg
Single by The Mavins featuring Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di'Ja and D'Prince
Released May 1, 2014 (2014-05-01)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014
Genre Afropop
Length 04:26
Label Mavin Records
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Michael Ajereh
Mavin Records chronology
"Omo Ga"
(2013)
"Dorobucci"
(2014)
"Adaobi"
(2014)

"Dorobucci" is a song by The Mavins, a collective composed of Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di'Ja and D'Prince. The song was released on May 1, 2014 to critical acclaim, and has been downloaded more than 12 million times since its release. Upon its release, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Positive remarks went towards the song's production, instrumentation and composition. The music video, on the contrary, received mixed reviews. While some critics described the video as brilliant, others felt like it was dull and not up to par.

"Dorobucci" was recorded in early 2014. Prior to revealing details about the song, Don Jazzy tagged several of his Instagram pictures with the hashtag "#DOROBUCCI". When the song was released, the uncertainty of its meaning made few people brand it an occultic song. Don Jazzy has since debunked the occultic reference made about the song. In May 2014, Don Jazzy explained the meaning of the song; he said that the latter part of the song means "anything that is fun, cool, awesome, or fantastic."

Fans of Mavin Records were given an opportunity to compete in the Channel O Mavin Super Fan competition, which required participants to explain why they are the ultimate Mavin fan. Participants were told to follow Channel O Africa on Twitter and Instagram; they were also told to add the "CHOMavinSuperfan" hashtag to their social network posts. On July 11, 2014, Don Jazzy announced Natalie Pitswe as the winner of the competition.

The music video for "Dorobucci" was shot and directed in South Africa by Nick Roux of Molotov Cocktail Productions. It was released on July 23, 2014 and uploaded onto YouTube at a total length of 4 minutes and 41 seconds. Natalie Pitswe, the winner of Channel O's Mavin Super Fan competition, made a cameo appearance in the video. The video portrayed The Mavins living a lavish lifestyle: exotic cars and Gatsby-style parties. There were shots of the Empire State Building and White House, as well as shots of a golf ball traveling from Ikoyi to Washington DC. The music video received mixed reviews from music critics. Although some saw it as a flop, others felt like it was top notch.


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