"Oyato" (Yoruba: "I'm Different") is a song by Nigerian singer D'banj.[1] It was produced by Jay Sleek and serves as the third single from the compilation album, D'Kings Men (2013).[2] Mcomm, a Nigerian music distribution network, released the song on July 14, 2012. "Oyato" is D'banj's first solo release since leaving Mo' Hits Records.[3] According to the media company NotJustOk, the song fueled the singer's desire to rekindle his relationship with his devoted fan base following the success of "Oliver Twist" in the United Kingdom.[3]
| "Oyato" | ||||
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| Single by D'banj | ||||
| from the album D'Kings Men | ||||
| Released | July 14, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo | |||
| Producer(s) | Jay Sleek | |||
| D'Kings Men singles chronology | ||||
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D'banj's response to fans
editD'banj thanked his fans for their support, saying, "Oyato is my special dedication to my fans who have stood by me through it all. Thank you for being there for me. The only way I can truly repay them is to keep on making great music that they will always enjoy and be proud of."[3][4]
Critical reception
editAn unnamed writer for NotJustOk praised D'banj for "proving his dexterity on his favorite instrument, the harmonica, and reiterating the message his fans have never been in doubt of".[3] OkayAfrica's Killa Kam said the song is "composed of synth melodies and heavy beat".[5] In a review for Vanguard newspaper, Charles Mgbolu wrote that the singer "ran a chorus-verse1-chorus-verse2 pattern that abruptly wound down, while excluding his usual hook" and that the record "cast a stark picture of D'banj's recent travails".[6]
Performance
editAt Radio 1's Big Weekend, D'banj sang "Oyato" in front of more than 100,000 people.[3]
Audio release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | July 14, 2012 | Digital download | DB Records, Def Jam Recordings |
References
edit- ^ "D'Banj – Oyato". Hypetrak. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "BN Music Premiere: D'Banj – Oyato | D'Banj Signs J Sleek to His New Record Label, DB Records". Bellanaija. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "WORLD PREMIERE: D'Banj – OYATO". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "D'Banj – "Oyato" - New Music". Soulculture. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Audio: D'banj 'Oyato' [Download]". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Oyato by D'banj – a review". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2013.