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Redemption (Jesse Jagz song)

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"Redemption"
Single by Jesse Jagz
from the album Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come
ReleasedMay 29, 2013
Recorded2013
Genre
Length4:25
LabelJagz Nation
Songwriter(s)Jesse Abaga
Producer(s)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 was written and produced by Jesse Jagz and is the first single released following his departure from Chocolate City.[1][2]

Music video

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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, showing the celebration of Nigeria's annual Democracy Day.

Critical reception

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"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] A writer for Pulse Nigeria commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.[9]

Track listing

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Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Redemption"Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz4:25

Release history

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

References

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  1. ^ "Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Tooxclusive. Archived from the original on 22 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. ^ "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  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.