Mr. Money with the Vibe is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Asake, following his signing with YBNL Nation in February 2022.[3] It was released on 7 September 2022, through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution.[4] The album comprises 12 tracks, which were entirely produced by Magicsticks, and plugged by Olaitan.[5] The album features two guest appearances from Russ and Burna Boy.[6] It was supported by the singles, "Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)" and "Terminator", released in June 2022 and August 2022 respectively.[7][8]Mr. Money with the Vibe serves as a follow-up to his extended playOlolade Asake which was released in February 2022, immediately after being signed by Olamide to YBNL.[9] Following the album's release, it peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart in September 2022.[10]
Prior to the release of Mr. Money with the Vibe, Asake had been quite active in the Nigerian music industry, releasing singles such as "Body", "Yan Yan", "Don't Hype Me", "My Lady", and "Mr Money". He gained wider recognition after Olamide, whom Asake credits as playing a key role in his career and who heads YBNL Nation, heard an unreleased version of "Omo Ope" and recorded a guest verse on the song.[11] Soon after, Asake got signed under YBNL, which operates a distribution partnership with Empire.[12] "Omo Ope" was officially released on 19 January 2022. He followed with an extended play titled Ololade Asake on 17 February 2022, comprising the tracks "Baba God", "Trabaye", "Sungba" and the aforementioned "Omo Ope".[13] All songs and videos were plugged by Olaitan.[14] Asake released additional material in 2022, such as "Palazzo" with DJ Spinall, and "Bandana" with Fireboy DML, from the album Playboy (2022).
The album which has been in high anticipation amongst fans, considering his impressive run since he got signed officially into the music industry has fueled the project to achieve some feats and records within and outside Nigeria. 'Mr. Money With The Vibe' set a new record on Apple Music after becoming the African album with the most first day streams as well as the most opening three-day streams.[17] This debut album also became the first African album to have all its tracks occupy the top 10 spots on Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 since the project release 8 September up until 15 September 2022 when Wizkid's "Bad to Me" dropped and claimed the number one spot. In less than 48 hours, "Organise", a track from the album reclaimed the number one spot and continued the run with eight other tracks in the top 10 chart.[18] It also recorded the biggest debut week for any album on Audiomack since TurnTable Charts began tracking in July 2020.[19]
Upon the album release, it reached Number One on the Top Albums Chart in 31 countries worldwide, including Nigeria, the UK and Ireland. Songs from Mr. Money with the Vibe album reached the Daily Top 100 in 60 countries worldwide, including 26 where they reached the top 10. Songs off the album also reached Number One in 14 countries worldwide.[20]
Mr. Money with the Vibe scored a debut on the UK Albums Chart entering at number 22. This followed its impressive first week in the United Kingdom which makes it the first Nigerian album to debut on the chart. This project also peaked at number one in 26 countries on Apple Music Album Chart including 6 European countries.[21]
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