The Invasion | ||||
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Studio album by P-Square | ||||
Released | July 29, 2011 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Label | Square Records | |||
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Singles from The Invasion | ||||
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Naijaura | 8.5/10 |
360nobs | 6.1/10 |
Mix Rhythm | |
Leadership | 9/10 |
The Invasion is the fifth studio album by Nigerian duo P-Square, released on July 29, 2011 by Square Records. It sold over 1 million copies in the first four days of its release. The album features guest appearances from Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Waje, May D, Eva Alordiah, Muna, Akon and Rick Ross. It produced three singles—"Beautiful Onyinye", "Chop My Money" and "Forever". The album was number 1 on Steezz's list of the 11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011.
To promote and celebrate the release of their fifth studio album, the duo put together a concert dubbed "The Invasion Concert" which was held at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria on July 30, 2011. It featured additional performances from May D, Lynxxx, Eva Alordiah, Muna, 9ice, Ikechuwku, and Bovi.
The Invasion is a well rounded multifaceted album that's composed of R&B, reggae, hip hop, europop and contemporary highlife sounds. "Beautiful Onyinye" and "Forever" are R&B records that cater to R&B lovers, while "Player" and "Jeje" cater to europop lovers. "She's Hot" and "Me and My Brother" are reggae ridims that explore the depths of the reggae music genre. "Shake It Down Low" caters to hip hop lovers who are fans of lyrical content and mesmerizing beats.