Take Over (album)

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Take Over
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Studio album by
Released1 November 2013
Genre
Length71:24
Language
Label Five Star Music
Producer
  • Del B
  • Dr Amir
  • Blaq Jerzee
  • Jo Pee
  • Soso Soberekon
Kcee chronology
Take Over
(2013)
Attention to Detail
(2017)
Singles from Take Over
  1. "Give it to Me"
    Released: 12 September 2012
  2. "Limpopo"
    Released: 20 February 2013
  3. "Okoso"
    Released: 6 August 2013
  4. "Pullover"
    Released: 19 September 2013
  5. "Ogadinma"
    Released: 25 October 2013

Take Over is the debut solo studio album by Nigerian singer Kcee. It was released by Five Star Music on 1 November 2013, and features guest appearances from label mates Mr Songz and Skiibii, alongside artists D'banj, Don Jazzy, Davido, Wizkid, Timaya, Phyno, and Flavour. The album blends Afropop with highlife and hip-hop, and its production was mainly handled by Del B with additional production from Dr Amir, Blaq Jerzee, Jo Pee, and Soso Soberekon. Take Over was preceded by the singles "Give it to Me", "Limpopo", "Okoso", "Pullover", and "Ogadinma".

Contents

Singles

The album's lead single, "Give It to Me" featuring Flavour, was released on 12 September 2012. It was produced by Del B and Jo Pee, while its accompanying music video was directed by Godfather Productions and released on 4 October 2012. [2] [3] "Limpopo" was released as the album's second single on 19 February 2013. Its music video, directed by Piguar Films, was released on 15 March 2013, and includes a cameo appearance by Harrysong. [4] The song won Song of the Year at The Headies 2013, while its producer Del B earned a nomination for Producer of the Year. [5] "Limpopo" also received a nomination for Most Gifted Dance Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards. [6]

The album's third single, "Okoso", was released on August 6, 2013. It was produced by Del B and blends afropop rhythms with highlife influences. [7] "Pull Over", the fourth single from the album, features Wizkid and was released on 19 September 2013. [8] Its music video was directed by Clarence Peters and features cameo appearances from Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, Saka, Harrysong, and Skiibii. The video presents a comedic narrative in which Kcee and Saka play traffic officers stopping female drivers to inspect their "particulars". [9] The fifth and final single, "Ogadinma", was released on 25 October 2013. Produced by Del B, the track is rooted in traditional highlife and coincided with the album's release date announcement. [10]

Critical reception

Wilfred Okiche described Take Over as a repetitive and uninspired album that relied heavily on the success of hit singles like “Limpopo” and “Pull Over” while offering little originality or substance. He concluded, "Give the people what they want. Who cares that the album is a disaster?" [11] Ogaga Sakpaide did a track-by-track review of the album and rated it a 2.5/5. [12]

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2014 The Headies [13] Best R&B/Pop Album Nominated

Release history

Release history and formats for Take Over
RegionDateFormatLabel
Various1 November 2013 [14] Five Star Music

References

  1. Okiche, Wilfred (22 May 2023). "Album review: Kcee is not quite ready to 'Take Over'". YNaija . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. Ovie O (12 September 2012). "KCEE ft Flavour – Give It 2 Me (Prod by Del B)". Notjustok . Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  3. Boye Akindolire (4 October 2012). "VIDEO: Kcee – Give It To Me ft Flavour". tooXclusive . Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  4. Onos Ovueraye (15 March 2013). "BN Video Premiere: K-Cee – Limpopo". BellaNaija . Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  5. "The Headies 2013: First Photos & Full List of Winners: Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Sean Tizzle & Waje". BellaNaija . 27 December 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  6. "Nigeria Bags 20 Channel O Awards Nominations". P.M. News . 6 September 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  7. Micheal Abimboye (6 August 2013). "PremiumTunes: Kcee returns with new single, 'Okoso'". Premium Times . Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  8. Joey Akan (20 September 2013). "New Music – Pullover By Kcee ft. Wizkid". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 28 September 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  9. "Kcee Releases Video For 'Pullover' Feat. Wizkid". Channels TV . 1 November 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  10. Ovie Ofugara (25 October 2013). "EXCLUSIVE: KCEE – Ogadinma (Prod. Del'B) | Debut Album "Take Over" Drops 01-11-13". Notjustok . Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  11. Wilfred Okiche (19 January 2014). "Album review: Kcee is not quite ready to 'Take Over'". YNaija . Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  12. "ALBUM REVIEW: Kcee – Takeover". tooXclusive . 26 November 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  13. "Wizkid, 2face, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, others battle for Headies 2014". Nigerian Entertainment Today . 30 September 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  14. "KCee - Takeover". iTunes . Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2025.