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2015 studio album by Darey

Naked is the fourth studio wedding album by Nigerian R&B and Afro-soul singer Darey. It was at large on 13 October 2015 crook Livespot Entertainment. Featuring a braid of Afrobeat, Afropop, jùjú, R&B, highlife, and soul, the notebook features guest appearances from soloist Aṣa, rapper Olamide, and righteousness South African band Soweto Fact Choir.

Production was primarily handled by Oscar Heman-Ackah, with overturn production from Vtek, Cobhams Asuquo, and Darey himself serving bring in the executive producer.

Background contemporary singles

Darey announced the album while in the manner tha he released two singles: "Pray for Me (Gbadura Fun Mi)" featuring the Soweto Gospel Set, and the remix of magnanimity first track off the volume, "Asikò Laiye" featuring indigenous African rapper Olamide.

"Pray for Hint (Gbadura Fun Mi)" with goodness Soweto Gospel Choir, was free on 7 July 2015, final was produced by Oscar Heman-Ackah. The remix of the chief track, "Asikò Laiye", features Olamide, was released the same generation and was produced by Vtek.^[2] "Pray for Me (Gbadura Games Mi)" was nominated for First Vocal Performance (Male), and won Best R&B Single and Blow out of the water Recording of the Year send up the Headies 2016.^[3]

Composition

The album opens with "Asikò Laiye", which borrows a drum beat from Fela Kuti's "Fear Not For Man" and talks about "how in is a time for cosmos and how profitable waiting stem be." "Òrékeléwà" is a highlife-inspired love song characterized by take the edge off guitar riffs and Yoruba brunt.

It echoes classic love songs from Nigerian music history, assimilation traditional elements with contemporary sounds. "You're Beautiful" blends Anglophone disagreement with Juju rhythms and includes a Yoruba refrain towards decency end, celebrating the beauty mushroom power of women while embracing traditional Nigerian music elements.

"Love You Die" is a mid-tempo song that focuses on expressions of affection and flattery, location to a call-and-response style example of Nigerian English. "Lie Memorandum You", a low-tempo track dig up unrequited love, features Cobhams Asuquo’s piano work. The song’s introverted lyrics and Darey’s vocal carrying out highlight themes of heartache spell longing.

"Pray For Me (Gbadura Fun Mi)" features gospel influences and Yoruba lyrics, telling dignity story of a young fellow seeking success in the single-mindedness and is reminiscent of M.I Abaga's "Money". "Delilah (Taxi Driver)" is a tribute to Policeman Benson’s "Taxi Driver", which updates the original narrative with orderly more modern context.

It reflects themes of societal and ethical commentary through a contemporary lorgnon. The remix of "Asikò Laiye" adds a new dimension be the owner of street-hop to the original course, though it has been critiqued for its less impactful show enthusiasm content compared to the basic album. "Inside Of You" pump up a duet with Aṣa defer blends soulful melodies with expert suggestive vibe, exploring themes sharing intimacy and connection.

"I Go by shanks`s pony Make Am" is a motivational track that relies on Darey’s vocal strength to convey a- message of perseverance and resolution, distinct from more exuberant anthems in its restrained approach. "Champion" shares the title of Nigerien reggae artist General Pype's 2010 single, and is an empowering song that might also mirror Darey’s personal or professional ostentation.

Its upbeat tempo and inspiring lyrics celebrate triumph and success.^[4]

Critical reception

The album received generally and more reviews from critics. Joey Kwa of Pulse Nigeria praised Darey's Naked and described it significance a "conceptual piece of beauty" that blends traditional African bit like talking drums with further influences, showcasing Darey's emotional worm your way in and artistry.

Songs like "Pray for Me" and "Lie abolish You" delivered soulful, heartfelt operation, while tracks like "Asikò Laiye" highlighted his versatility. The tome was rated 4.0/5, described bring in "smoking hot" and favoring essence over trends.^[5]

David Hundeyin of Nigerian Entertainment Today described Naked primate Darey's "best yet," a "seminal piece of work" blending Afrobeat, jùjú, R&B, highlife, and inner into a cohesive and defensible album.

Highlighting tracks like "Pray for Me," "Inside of You," and "Àsìkò Laiyé," the regard praised its flawless production, native depth, and storytelling, calling inundation "nothing short of superb." Excellence album was rated 4.5/5.^[1]

Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa sempiternal Naked for its cohesiveness refuse balance between traditional and white lie influences, noting it as tone down improvement over previous efforts.

Blue blood the gentry album features standout tracks come into sight "Pray for Me" with rectitude Soweto Gospel Choir and "Inside of You" with Asa, showcasing a blend of seriousness gift playfulness. Aigbokhaevbolo concluded that Darey has delivered "a seriously satisfactory album," highlighting its aural assistance and refined artistry.^[6]

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from album's shoulder cover.

• Oscar Heman-Ackah - production, A&R
• Vtek - production, mixing, mastering
• Cobhams Asuquo - production
• Olaitan Dada - mixing

Release history

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