Draft:Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 - Accra To Lagos
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Comment: Majority of sources here are not about this compilation. The Music in Africa isn’t a particularly strong source. Best, Reading Beans 15:03, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
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| Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 - Accra To Lagos | ||||
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| Released | 10 February 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016-2017 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 49:00 | |||
| Label | Banku Music | |||
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| Mr Eazi chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos | ||||
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Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos, popularly known as Accra to Lagos, is the second mixtape by Nigerian singer and songwriter Mr Eazi. It was released on 10 February 2017 by Banku Music, and features guest appearances from artists Olamide, Falz, Phyno, Tekno, Big Lean, Mugeez, Medikal and DJ Cuppy. The mixtape featured producers such as Del B, Masterkraft, Young John, Adey, E Kelly, Sarz, GuiltyBeatz, Legendury Beatz, Maleek Berry, KillBeatz, and Kukbeatz. Accra to Lagos housed the singles, "Leg Over", "Tilapia", "In the Morning", "Fight", and "Business".
Background and singles
[edit]Accra to Lagos, part of Mr Eazi's Life is Eazi project, showcases the musical fusion of Ghana and Nigeria. His genre, Banku music, blends West African highlife with island influences, primarily sung in Ghanaian Pidgin. Known for hits like "Bankulize" and "Skintight", Mr Eazi took a different approach on this mixtape, collaborating with various producers from both Accra and Lagos to explore new sounds. He emphasized that Accra to Lagos differs from his earlier work, incorporating diverse styles such as ragga on "Two People" and rap on "Detty Yasef", allowing him to experiment creatively.[1]
The mixtape's lead single, "Leg Over", was produced by E-Kelly and released on 2 December 2016. The music video for "Leg Over" features cameo appearances from comedian Eddie Kadi, Maleek Berry, and Wizkid. Mr Eazi told Lawrence Burney from Noisey.com that the song is about being taken advantage of in a relationship. He also said the song was leaked and wasn't meant to be a single.[2] Upon its release in December 2016, "Leg Over" inspired numerous dance videos.[3] Gabriel Myers Hansen, a critic and editor whose review was posted on the Music In Africa website, described the song as "gentle and minimalist". Hansen also said it is "freshened by delicate string and percussion placements reminiscent of highlife from decades ago".[4] On 1 February 2017, Mr Eazi released "Tilapia" as the mixtape's second single. It features vocals from Ghanaian hip hop artist Medikal.[5] On 1 March 2017, Mr Eazi released the Sesan-directed music video for "In The Morning". The song features vocals from Toronto rapper Big Lean.[6] On 1 April 2017, Mr Eazi released the Teekay-directed music video for "Fight", a song that features additional vocals from DJ Cuppy.[7] On 7 April 2017, Mr Eazi released the music video for "Business", a song that features vocals from Mugeez of R2Bees.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Wilfred Okiche's review for YNaija praised the artist's laid-back, Ghanaian-influenced sound, but criticized the mixtape's lack of substance and uneven guest features. He noted that while the mixtape "won’t impress instantly with its brazenness," it may show staying power over time.[9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Leg Over" |
| E Kelly | 3:17 |
| 2. | "Business" (featuring Mugeez) |
| KillBeatz | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Tilapia" (featuring Medikal) |
| Del B | 3:11 |
| 4. | "2 People" |
| Masterkraft | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Feelings" |
| 3:15 | |
| 6. | "Fight" (featuring DJ Cuppy) |
| Del B | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Accra to Lagos" |
| Sarz | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Detty Yasef" (featuring Falz) |
| Adey | 4:00 |
| 9. | "In the Morning" (featuring Big Lean) |
| Legendury Beatz | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Short Skirt" (featuring Tekno) |
| Maleek Berry | 2:48 |
| 11. | "Life is Eazi" (featuring Olamide and Phyno) |
| Masterkraft | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "My Baby" |
| Kukbeatz | 4:09 |
| 13. | "Right Now" |
| GuiltyBeatz | 4:00 |
| 14. | "Kpamurege" |
| Adey | 3:15 |
| Total length: | 49:00 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Oluwatosin "Mr Eazi" Ajibade – vocals, writer
- Augustine "Tekno" Kelechi – vocals, writer
- Folarin "Falz" Falana – vocals, writer
- Olamide Adedeji – vocals, writer
- Lorenzo "Big Lean" Wright - vocals, writer
- Samuel "Medikal" Frimpong - vocals, writer
- Rashid Mugeez - vocals, writer
- Florence "DJ Cuppy" Otedola – vocals, writer, producer
- Ayodele "Del B" Basil – producer, writer
- Sunday "Masterkraft" Nweke - producer, writer
- Emmanuel "E-Kelly" Nwosu - producer, writer
- Ronald "GuiltyBeatz" Banful - producer, writer
- John "Young John" Udomboso - producer, writer
- Okiemute and Uzezi "Legendury Beatz" Oniko - producers, writers
- Okunola "Maleek Berry" Shoyebi - producer, writer
- Osabuohien "Sarz" Osaretin - producer, writer
- Joseph "KillBeatz" Addison - producer, writer
- Adegboyega "Adey" Ogunlesi - producer, writer
- Michael "Bizzy 1" Otobo - writer
- Larry "Otee Beatz" Ako - writer
- Melvin "Melvitto" Alli-Owe - writer
- Rex "Omar" Marfo - writer
- Tinashe "Teekay" Nyepere - video director
- Uprooted Media - video director
- Peter Sedufia - video director
- Sesan Ogunro - video director
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 10 February 2017 | Banku Music |
References
[edit]- ^ Myes Hansen, Gabriel (1 June 2017). "The Mr Eazi interview". Music In Africa. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Burney, Lawrence (10 February 2017). "Watch Mr. Eazi Confess His Love in His "Leg Over" Video". Noisey. Archived from the original on 2017-04-06. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ Dandrige-Lemco, Ben (10 February 2017). "Watch Mr Eazi's "Leg Over" Video Featuring Wizkid And Maleek Berry". The Fader. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Gabriel Myers Hansen (15 December 2016). "Mr Eazi — Leg Over". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 3 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Akarefa, Jasper (1 February 2017). "Mr Eazi – Tilapia feat. Medikal (Prod. by Del B)". Daily Post. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Efe, Jasper (6 March 2017). "Mr Eazi – In The Morning feat. Big Lean (Dir. by Sesan)". Daily Post. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola (3 April 2017). "'Fight' ft Cuppy [Video]". Pulse. Archived from the original on 12 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ "VIDEO: Mr. Eazi – Business Ft. Mugeez". NotJustOk. 7 April 2017. Archived from the original on 10 April 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- ^ Okiche, Wilfred (19 March 2017). "Album Review: Mr Eazi's Accra to Lagos isn't quite ready for take off". YNaija. Retrieved 15 October 2024.