Redemption (Jesse Jagz song)

"Redemption"
Single by Jesse Jagz
from the album Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come
Released	May 29, 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Reggae dancehall hip-hop
Length	4:25
Label	Jagz Nation
Songwriter	Jesse Abaga
Producer	Jesse Jagz
Jesse Jagz singles chronology
"Murder Dem" (2012) "Redemption" (2013) "3rd World War" (2013)
Music video
"Redemption" on YouTube

"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come (2013). The song is the first single that Jesse Jagz put out after leaving Chocolate City. ^{[1] [2]}

Music video

MEX films filmed the music video for "Redemption" at Samklef's Lagos studio. The video was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

A still from the "Redemption" video, depicting the celebration of Nigeria's annual Democracy Day.

Critical reception

"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk commended Jesse Jagz for "delivering conscious dancehall music" and said the rapper was inspired by other Jamaican acts. ^[6] OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem." ^[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen." ^[8] Pulse Nigeria's Joey Akan commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style. ^[9]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Redemption"	Jesse Abaga	Jesse Jagz	4:25

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Nigeria	May 29, 2013	CD, Digital download	Jagz Nation

References

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3. "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Bellanaija. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
4. "Nigeria: Jesse Jagz Declares Redemption". AllAfrica. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
5. "Video Premiere : Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
6. "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
7. "Jesse Jagz 'Redemption'". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
8. "Hot Flick: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Onobello. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
9. "New Video – Redemption By Jesse Jagz". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.