A True Champion

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A True Champion
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Studio album by
Released28 June 2021 (2021-06-28)
Genre
Length40:00
Producer
Rexxie chronology
Afrostreet
(2020)
A True Champion
(2021)
Nataraja
(2021)
Singles from A True Champion
  1. "KPK"
    Released: December 3, 2020
  2. "All"
    Released: June 24, 2021

A True Champion is the debut studio album by Nigerian producer and songwriter Rexxie. [1] It was released on 28 June 2021 by Hitxlab and distributed by Dvpper Music. [2] [3] The 17-track album features guest appearances from Davido, Naira Marley, Teni, Zlatan, Peruzzi, MohBad, Bad Boy Timz, Zinoleesky, Bella Shmurda, BNXN fka Buju, Oxlade, Lyta, T-Classic, Blanche Bailly, Sarkodie, Ms Banks, Moelogo, Kida Kudz, and Midas The Jagaban. [4] The album combines elements from Amapiano, [5] Afropop with Neo-soul percussive rhythms. [6]

Contents

Background

Rexxie recorded A True Champion after series of producing hit songs and collaborations including songs off Grammy award winning Twice As Tall album by Burna Boy. [7]

He released his second single titled All featuring Davido on the anticipated debut studio album A True Champion, [8]

Composition

The album opens with "Frenemies," a composition by Oxlade that relies heavily on percussion and uses a brief acoustic solo in the song's closing seconds to reflect on harmful rivalries. On "Boi Boi," Teni delivers a catchy tune and preaches the don't-be-stupid gospel over a keyboard-heavy beat reminiscent of Dr. Sid's "Pop Something." [9] Sarkodie delivers two aggressive verses in his native Twi on "Mofoti 2.0," while Naira Marley adds some spice with a chant that transforms the song from a passable filler to a possible club hit. On "Banger," a song that depends on samples of South African club music and has minimal lyricism, Rexxie enlists Asake's assistance. [10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Thenet5.9/10

A True Champion received mixed reviews from music critics. In review for Thenet however, says there is still a lot to be saved, it would be good to see South Africans shifting to the "KPK" Remix, and "Motherland" is evidence that Rexxie can be versatile with his production. [11]

Okayafrica says that Rexxie is most recognised for creating "Afropiano" by fusing aspects of amapiano with the zanku sound in Afrobeats. The first sample of the sound was "KPK," which has achieved numerous outstanding milestones since its release in December 2020, including garnering over 50 million streams across all streaming platforms. [12]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Frenemies" (featuring Oxlade)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Oxlade
Rexxie2:53
2."Boi Boi" (featuring Teni)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Teni
Rexxie2:47
3."Mofoti 2.0" (featuring Naira Marley & Sarkodie)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Naira Marley & Sarkodie
Rexxie3:15
4."Banger" (featuring Asake)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Asake
Rexxie2:40
5."Motherland" (featuring Kida Kudz)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Kida Kudz
Rexxie2:48
6."KPK (Ko Por Ke)" (with. MohBad)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Mohbad
Rexxie3:11
7."Back2Back" (featuring Bella Shmurda)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Bella Shmurda
Rexxie2:55
8."Birthday" (featuring Bnxn aka Buju & Moelogo)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Bnxn aka Buju & Moelogo
Rexxie3:04
9."Bounty Bounce" (featuring Bad Boy Timz & Ms Bankz)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Bad Boy Timz & Ms Bankz
Rexxie3:06
10."Hobby" (featuring Peruzi)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Peruzi
Rexxie2:49
11."Zanku 2.0" (featuring Zlatan)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Zlatan
Rexxie3:23
12."40 BTC" (featuring Seyi Vibez)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Seyi Vibez
Rexxie3:27
13."Ginger Me" (featuring Midaz the Jagaban & Zinoleesky)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Midaz the Jagaban & Zinoleesky
Rexxie3:43
14."All" (featuring Davido)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Davido
Rexxie2:36
15."KPK (Remix)" (featuring Sho Madjozi & Mohbad)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Sho Madjozi & Mohbad
Rexxie3:14
16."For You" (featuring Lyta & Emo Grae)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • Lyta & Emo Grae
Rexxie3:46
17."Champion" (featuring T-Classic & Blanche Bailly)
  • Chisom Ezeh
  • T-Classic & Blanche Bailly
Rexxie2:58
Total length:40:00

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef
Various28 June 2021 CD, digital download Standard
  • Hitxlab
  • Dvpper Music
[13]

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