Omo Baba Olowo
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| Studio album by Davido | ||||||||||
| Released | July 17, 2012 | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||||||||
| Genre | Afropop, african hip hop, afrobeats | |||||||||
| Length | 1:04:59 | |||||||||
| Label | HKN Music | |||||||||
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Omo Baba Olowo (Yoruba: Son of a Rich Man), stylized as Omo Baba Olowo: The Genesis or simply O.B.O, is the debut studio album by Nigerian recording artist and record producer Davido. It was released by HKN Music on July 17, 2012. As one of the executive producers of the album, Davido collaborated with producers such as Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, GospelOnDeBeatz, Spellz, Dokta Frabz, Mr. Chidoo, Theory Soundz and Shizzi. The music of Omo Baba Olowo embodies afropop and afrobeat sounds, with an influence of hip hop. The album features guest appearances from Naeto C, Sina Rambo, B.Red, Kayswitch, Ice Prince and 2 Face Idibia.
Upon its release, Omo Baba Olowo received generally negative reviews from music critics. Many critics denounced the album's lyrical content and production, while commending its overall theme in a stintedly fashion. The album won Best R&B/Pop Album and received a nomination for Album of the Year at The Headies 2013. It was also nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Back When", "Dami Duro", "Ekuro" and "Overseas".
The album opens up with "All of You", a song with a mid tempo beat. On "Dollars in the Bank", featuring Kayswitch, Davido addresses gold diggers who are out for his wealth. On "Video", he lures a female fan into shooting an adult film with him. "Mary Jane" has two different connotations. From the surface, the song is about a "bad girl" that makes Davido's head swell. In a deeper meaning, the song is an ode to marijuana. On "Gbon Gbon", a song with a drum infuse sound, producer Shizzi tries to reproduce the sound of "Dami Duro". "No Visa", featuring Sina Rambo, is an amalgamation of europop and Azonto. "All of You" reveals a conceited Davido who sees himself as a victim of unjust castigation. "Feel Alright", featuring Ice Prince, is a song about the wax and wane of a relationship. "New Skul Tinz", produced by Maleek Berry, has an imperceptible dancehall feel to it. On "Enter the Center", Davido is reminiscent of Terry G.
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