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Comment: Probably notable under WP:NALBUM #1, but the entire "Singles" section is unsourced at the moment. C F A 💬 17:23, 4 August 2024 (UTC)
| The Playmaker | ||||
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| Released | 1 November 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
| Studio | Nigeria | |||
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| Length | 84:00 | |||
| Label | Penthauze Music | |||
| Producer |
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| Phyno chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Playmaker | ||||
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The Playmaker is the sophomore studio album by Nigerian rapper Phyno, released on 1 November 2016, under Penthauze Music. This album includes contributions from various artists such as M.I, Flavour, Onyeka Onwenu, Tidinz, Mr Eazi, Olamide, DeCarlo, 2Baba, Burna Boy, P-Square, and Zoro. The production team features Del B, Masterkraft, Major Bangz, Benjamz, Tunex, Chris Stringz, TSpize, and Kezyklef. The Playmaker features singles like "Connect", "Ezege", "Fada Fada", "E Sure For Me" and "Pino Pino", and was predominantly recorded in Igbo and Nigerian Pidgin. This album follows Phyno's debut project, No Guts No Glory.
Singles
editThe album's lead single, "Connect", was released on 6 October 2015 and was produced by TSpize. The music video for "Connect" was released on 12 October 2015 and was directed by Clarence Peters and shot in Enugu, Nigeria, and features cameos from Olamide and Skuki. The second single, "Ezege" was released on 26 January 2016 and was produced by Del B. The music video for "Ezege" was released on 11 March 2016 and was directed by Clarence Peters. The third single, "Fada Fada" features Olamide and was produced by Masterkraft. It was released on 5 May 2016, and the music video was released on 13 May 2016 and was shot and directed in Lagos Island by Clarence Peters. The fourth single, "E Sure For Me" was released on 7 July 2016 and was produced by Kezyklef. The music video for "E Sure For Me" was released on 11 August 2016 and was directed by Clarence Peters. The fifth single, "Pino Pino" was released on 9 October 2016 and produced by Benjamz. The music video for "Pino Pino" released on 11 October 2016 and was directed by Patrick Elis.
Critical reception
editThe Playmaker received generally positive reviews from critics. Jonathan of Pulse Nigeria rated the album a 4 out of 5, stating that "The Playmaker" showcases his growth from a rapper to a versatile artist who seamlessly blends highlife and hip-hop. He highlighted the album's rich storytelling, emotional depth, and consistent production, asserting that it solidifies Phyno's status as a leading figure in Nigerian pop music.[1] Isime Esene of YNaija noted that while Phyno has risen to become one of Nigeria's biggest stars, the quality of his music has declined. Esene described The Playmaker as an entertainment-focused album that blends Igbo, folk and highlife, reflecting Phyno's shift from his pure rap roots.[2]
Accolades
editThe Playmaker was nominated for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at the 2018 edition of The Headies[3] and Best Album at the 2017 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yes, I Pray (Nwa Oge Nta)" | Chibuzo Azubuike | Tunex | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Abulo" | Azubuike | Major Bangz | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Financial Woman" (featuring P-Square) |
| Chris Stringz | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Ino Nma" | Azubuike | Major Bangz | 4:42 |
| 5. | "Best Rapper" | Azubuike | Major Bangz | 4:38 |
| 6. | "E Sure For Me" | Azubuike | Kezyklef | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Link Up" (featuring M.I and Burna Boy) |
| Masterkraft | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Pino Pino" | Azubuike | Benjamz | 4:49 |
| 9. | "Okpeke" (featuring 2Baba and Flavour) |
| Major Bangz | 4:40 |
| 10. | "Obiagu" | Azubuike | Masterkraft | 4:09 |
| 11. | "Joy Comes in the Morning" | Azubuike | Major Bangz | 4:06 |
| 12. | "SFSG (So Far So Good)" | Azubuike | Masterkraft | 4:20 |
| 13. | "I'm a Fan" (featuring Decarlo and Mr Eazi) |
| Benjamz | 3:09 |
| 14. | "Mistakes" | Azubuike | Benjamz | 4:18 |
| 15. | "Ochie Dike (Mama)" (featuring Onyeka Onwenu) |
| Masterkraft | 5:06 |
| 16. | "Fada Fada" (featuring Olamide) |
| Masterkraft | 4:48 |
| 17. | "Mkpotu" (featuring Zoro and Tidinz) |
| Tunex | 4:05 |
| 18. | "Ezege" | Azubuike | Del B | 4:40 |
| 19. | "No Be My Style" (featuring Burna Boy) |
| TSpize | 4:21 |
| 20. | "Connect" | Azubuike | TSpize | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 84:00 | |||
Personnel
edit- Chibuzo "Phyno" Nelson – primary artist, writer
- T. "Decarlo" Coles – featured artist, writer
- Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu – featured artist, writer
- Olamide Adedeji – featured artist, writer
- Onyeka Onwenu – featured artist, writer
- Dilichukwu "Tidinz" Okonkwo – featured artist, writer
- Innocent "2Baba" Idibia – featured artist, writer
- Owoh "Zoro" Chrismathner – featured artist, writer
- Chinedu "Flavour" Okoli – featured artist, writer
- Peter and Paul "P-Square" Okoye – featured artist, writer
- Oluwatosin "Mr Eazi" Ajibade – featured artist, writer
- Jude "M.I" Abaga – featured artist, writer
- Victor "TSpize" Ngubor – producer
- Ayodele "Del B" Basil – producer
- Chibuike "Benjamz" Nnonah – producer
- Sunday "Masterkraft" Nweke – producer
- Tunex – producer
- Chris Stringz – producer
- Anthony "Kezyklef" Kelechukwu – producer
- Michael "Major Bangz" Archibong – producer
- George "Xtraordinaire" Nathaniel – mixing engineer
- George "Xtraordinaire" Nathaniel – mastering engineer
- Harcourt Whyte - vocal sample
- Oriental Brothers - guitar sample
- Soularge - live guitars
- Paul Ukonu - photography
- Kenepisode - stylist
- Abinibi - album art
- Ikenna "Waga G" Ekezie - additional vocals
- Clarence Peters – video director
- Patrick Elis – video director
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 November 2016 | Penthauze |
References
edit- ^ "Phyno pulls every music string on "The Playmaker" album". Jonathan. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Album review: Phyno's The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy". Okon Ekpo. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Headies 2018: Full list of nominees". Ayodele Oluwagbemi. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Damola Durosomo. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Phyno unveils official track-list for "The Playmaker" album". Idoko Salihu. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2024.