No Bad Songz

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No Bad Songz
Kizz Daniel - No Bad Songz.png
Studio album by
Kizz Daniel
Released30 November 2018
Genre Afropop [1]
Length59:15
Label Flyboy
Producer
Kizz Daniel chronology
New Era
(2016)		No Bad Songz
(2018)		 King of Love
(2020)
Singles from No Bad Songz
  1. "No Do"
    Released: 1 December 2017
  2. "One Ticket"
    Released: 2 November 2018
  3. "Madu"
    Released: 8 February 2019
  4. "Poko"
    Released: 26 April 2019

No Bad Songz (abbreviated as NBS) is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. On November 30, 2018, the singer's indie record label, Flyboy I.N.C., released it. NBS comprises twenty tracks and features guest appearances from Davido, Diplo, Diamond Platnumz, and Sarkodie, among others. [2] The album's production was handled by Pheelz, Jay Pizzle, Philkeyz, Diplo, M.O.G Beatz, Major Bangz, Lussh, Magicsticks, DJ Coublon, Runtinz, and Killertunes.

Contents

Background

In December 2017, Kizz Daniel launched his own record label, Flyboy I.N.C., after departing from G-Worldwide Entertainment. In July 2018, he announced the album's title and cover art amid a litigation with G-Worldwide. Earlier that year, it was revealed that he recorded an album called Evolution, which would have been released under G-Worldwide. [3] The cover art for NBS features an image of Kizz Daniel being flanked by an angel and a demon. [4] NBS' track list, which is composed of songs that were rearranged, was unveiled on 24 August 2018. [5]

Singles

The Philkeyz-produced track "No Do" was released on 1 December 2017, as the album's lead single. Kizz Daniel released it as his debut single after leaving G-Worldwide. At the time of the song's release, he was still going by Kiss Daniel. [6] The album's second single, "One Ticket", was released on 2 November 2018. It features vocals by Davido and was produced by Major Bangz. [7] The Lussh-produced track "Madu" was released on 8 February 2019, as the album's third single. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Aje Filmworks and stars actress Beverly Osu. [8] On 26 April 2019, Kizz Daniel released the album's fourth single "Poko", which was produced by M.O.G Beatz. The song's music video was directed by Clarence Peters. [9] [10]

Critical reception

Kizz Daniel's versatility was lauded by The Native 's Debola Abimbolu, who also commended guest acts like Nasty C and Wretch 32 for providing a "fresh dimension." [1] Ehis Ohunyon, who reviewed the album for Pulse Nigeria, gave it four stars out of five and praised it for showcasing the singer's artistic and vocal maturity, particularly on songs like "Ghetto" and "Ja". [11] Dennis Peter of Nigerian Entertainment Today characterized the album as a "confident and engaging" body of work that blends "diverse beats with self-assured hooks". Moreover, Peter added that the record was enhanced by Kizz Daniel's performance and the contributions of other artists. [12]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for No Bad Songz
OrganizationYearCategoryResultRef.
The Headies 2019 Best R&B/Pop Album Nominated [13]
Album of the Year

Track listing

No Bad Songz track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gods"
3:00
2."No Do"
  • Anidugbe
  • Philip Chukwuka
Philkeyz2:31
3."Tere" (featuring Diamond Platnumz)
 Magicsticks 3:48
4."One Ticket" (featuring Davido)
Major Bangz3:28
5."Oyibe"
  • Anidugbe
  • Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel
Killertunes2:22
6."Time No Dey"
  • Anidugbe
  • Temitayo
Magicsticks2:49
7."Maye"Anidugbe DJ Coublon 3:07
8."Bad" (featuring Wretch 32)
Major Bangz3:11
9."Ghetto" (featuring Nasty C)
Philkeyz2:48
10."Somebody Dey" (featuring DJ Xclusive and Demmie Vee)
 Killertunes 2:44
11."Ayee"
  • Anidugbe
  • Ayotunde Tundaylawal
Lussh3:21
12."Happy"
 Pheelz 2:44
13."Ja"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba Ugochukwu
DJ Coublon2:23
14."Madu"
  • Anidugbe
  • Tundaylawal
Lussh2:41
15."Poko"
 M.O.G Beatz 2:49
16."Ikwe" (featuring Diplo)
  • Anidugbe
  • Maxime Picard
  • Clément Picard
  • Thomas Pentz
  • Joshua Osajiokwoeh
2:54
17."Nesesari" (featuring Philkeyz)
  • Anidugbe
  • Chukwuka
Philkeyz2:58
18."Over"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba
DJ Coublon3:13
19."Kojo" (featuring Sarkodie)
Philkeyz3:24
20."Tobi"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba
DJ Coublon2:51
Total length:59:15

Personnel

Production and engineering

Release history

Release history and formats for No Bad Songz
RegionDateFormatLabel
Various30 November 2018Flyboy

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