"Reggae Blues" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Harrysong. It was released on 4 August 2015, and features artists Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi.[1] A blend of reggae, and highlife,[2] the song, at The Headies 2016, was nominated for Best Collaboration, and won the Best Pop Single. It won the Collaboration of the Year at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

"Reggae Blues"
Single by Harrysong featuring Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi
Released4 August 2015
Recorded2015
Genre
Length4:50
LabelFive Star
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dr. Amir
Harrysong singles chronology
"Ma Meh"
(2015)
"Reggae Blues"
(2015)
"Ebaeno"
(2015)
Kcee singles chronology
"Love Boat"
(2015)
"Reggae Blues"
(2015)
"Alkayida"
(2015)
Olamide singles chronology
"Lagos Boys"
(2015)
"Reggae Blues"
(2015)
"Matters Arising"
(2015)
Iyanya singles chronology
"Baby Daddy"
(2015)
"Reggae Blues"
(2015)
"Type of Woman"
(2016)
Orezi singles chronology
"Shuperu (Remix)"
(2015)
"Reggae Blues"
(2015)
"Ogede"
(2015)
Music video
"Reggae Blues" on YouTube

Background

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In an interview with Showtime, Harrysong shared that the inspiration for "Reggae Blues".[3]

Music video

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The music video for "Reggae Blues" was released on 7 August 2015 and was directed by Adasa Cookey. It features Harrysong, along with Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya, and Orezi, performing in a bar.[4]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Reggae Blues"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
The Headies 2016 Best Pop Single Won [5]
The Headies 2016 Best Collaboration Nominated [6]
The Headies 2016 Song of the Year Nominated [6]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2016 Collaboration of the Year Nominated [7]

Personnel

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Release history

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Release history and formats for "Reggae Blues"
Region Date Format Label
Various 4 August 2015 digital download Five Star

References

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  1. ^ Badmus, Kayode (4 August 2015). "Harrysong's 'Reggae Blues' features Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee and Orezi". The Netng. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  2. ^ Igboanugo, Ada (12 September 2015). "You won't believe what gave Harrysong the inspiration for 'Reggae blues'". YNaija. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  3. ^ Ige, Tofarati (12 September 2015). "How I got inspiration for Reggae Blues — Harrysong". Vanguard. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ Ekowho, Jonathan (7 August 2015). "Iyanya, Olamide, Kcee, Orezi star in highlife 'Reggae Blues' video". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ^ "2016 Winners". The Headies. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b "The Headies Awards 2016 : Complete list of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Abraham Attah, Sarkodie, others nominated". Pulse Ghana. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2024.