"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.
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| Single by Harrysong featuring Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi | ||||
| Released | 4 August 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:50 | |||
| Label | Five Star | |||
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| Producer(s) | Dr. Amir | |||
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| "Reggae Blues" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn an interview with Showtime, Harrysong shared that the inspiration for "Reggae Blues".[3]
Music video
editThe 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
edit| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 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
edit- Harrison Tare Okiri - vocals, writer
- Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo - vocals, writer
- Olamide Gbenga Adedeji - vocals, writer
- Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk - vocals, writer
- Esegine Allen - vocals, writer
- Dr. Amir - production
- Zeeno Foster - mixing, mastering
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 4 August 2015 | digital download | Five Star |
References
edit- ^ Badmus, Kayode (4 August 2015). "Harrysong's 'Reggae Blues' features Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee and Orezi". The Netng. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Igboanugo, Ada (12 September 2015). "You won't believe what gave Harrysong the inspiration for 'Reggae blues'". YNaija. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (12 September 2015). "How I got inspiration for Reggae Blues — Harrysong". Vanguard. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Ekowho, Jonathan (7 August 2015). "Iyanya, Olamide, Kcee, Orezi star in highlife 'Reggae Blues' video". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "2016 Winners". The Headies. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ a b "The Headies Awards 2016 : Complete list of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Abraham Attah, Sarkodie, others nominated". Pulse Ghana. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2024.