"Scapegoat" is a song by Nigerian singer D'banj, released on September 16, 2010. Produced by Don Jazzy, it was included in the track listing for the unreleased album, Mr. Endowed.[1]
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| Single by D'banj | ||||
| Released | September 16, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Highlife | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | Mo' Hits | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dapo Oyebanjo | |||
| Producer(s) | Don Jazzy | |||
| D'banj singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
edit"Scapegoat" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Jibola L of BellaNaija said, "It’s definitely a fun listen, like most music churned from the Mo’hits factory. We’re totally loving the Highlife feeling on the song. Of course, we see him bringing back his harmonica days on this one."[1] Demola OG of NotJustOk said the song "may possibly cut cross the older and younger generation because it is D'banj and it appears that it has some element of a highlife."[2] Oye Akideinde of 360 Nobs added, "Loving the cut. D Banj professes his love to a chick with a lovely 'backside."[3]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Scapegoat" | Dapo Oyebanjo | Don Jazzy | 3:50 |
Scape Goat (The Fix)
edit| "Scape Goat (The Fix)" | |
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| Single by D'banj featuring Kanye West | |
| from the album D'Kings Men | |
| Released | April 21, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
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| Length | 3:43 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Don Jazzy |
The remix of "Scapegoat", titled Scape Goat (The Fix)", features rap vocals from American rapper Kanye West. It was released on April 21, 2013. At the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in London, D'banj first revealed plans to work with West during a backstage interview with Tim Westwood.[4]
Critical reception
editUpon its release, the song received mixed reviews from music critics. Jordan Sargent of Spin described the remix as "a delightfully sunny song that nudges up against soca."[5] Carl Williott of Idolator described the remix as "refreshingly carefree and simple", but ended up saying that it "doesn’t amount to anything more than a momentary blip on the radar".[6]
Track listing
edit- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Scape Goat (The Fix)" (featuring Kanye West) | Dapo Oyebanjo Kanye Omari West | Don Jazzy | 3:43 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Mr. Endowed Becomes 'The Scapegoat' – D'Banj Unleashes Follow-up Single". Bellanaija. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ "D'banj - ScapeGoat". Notjustok. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ "360 Recommends: D Banj – Scapegoat". 360nobs. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
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- "VIDEO: D'Banj to Feature Kanye West on Scapegoat Remix". Naijamayor. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- "New Music: D'Banj feat. Kanye West "Scapegoat (Remix)"". Vibe. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- "Listen to Kanye West on remix for D'Banj's "Scapegoat", plus download early demo tape". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- "Music: D'Banj – Scapegoat Remix ft. Kanye West". Jaguda. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- "Official Release: D'Banj – Scapegoat (The Fix) ft Kanye West + Ibadi E Ft Olamide, Durella, K-switch & J-sol". 360nobs. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- "D'Banj ft Kanye West – Scapegoat Remix". Notjustok. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ "Kanye West Boosts G.O.O.D. Rapper D'Banj's 'Scapegoat' With Two-Verse Remix". Spin. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
- ^ "Kanye West Is Back: Hear His 2 New Verses On D'Banj's "Scapegoat" Remix". Idolator. Retrieved 9 October 2013.