The Certificate is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Duncan Mighty. It was released on September 15, 2016.[1][2] The album is a follow-up project to his 2014 album, Grace & Talent (No Man Is Self Made).[3]
| The Certificate | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 15, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 74:05 | |||
| Language | English, Pidgin, Igbo, Ikwerre | |||
| Label | Young Wealth Records | |||
| Producer | Duncan Mighty | |||
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Background
editThe 19-track album has a running time of 74 minutes and it features Timaya on "Owu" and Double Jay on "Kpalele 4 Me".[4] The album is said to contain music that would be used as tools for youth empowerment as well as a vocal piece standing against some social vices and misdemeanors that are gradually taking over the world populace.[5]
Reception
editIn a review, YNaija posits that The Certificate is made from a formula, and it is the same one that has guided Duncan Mighty to success on previous records; from Koliwater to Legacy, adding that "the songs are catchy, beats are danceable, lyrics are plain and arrangements are simple and melodies are mostly pleasant".[6]
Sunju Abusi of Novice2Star rated the album 4.5, adding that the album is more of an inspirational and dance album, an album with loads of positive messages for the young and old.[7]
Pulse Ng rated the album 3/5, noting that the album is not a "comeback for Duncan Mighty, It's an extension of his whelming influence from the Niger Delta, to the rest of Nigeria."[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Certificate" | 1:26 |
| 2. | "Mama Born Dem" | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Hataz" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Tinubu" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Killing Me Softly" | 4:16 |
| 6. | "Owu" (featuring Timaya) | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Kbor 4 Ur Love" | 4:09 |
| 8. | "Onyinye" | 4:29 |
| 9. | "All Belongs to You" | 5:13 |
| 10. | "Finish Work" | 3:27 |
| 11. | "Oburukwelem Oma" | 4:25 |
| 12. | "Na Lie" | 3:41 |
| 13. | "Port Harcourt Girl" | 3:32 |
| 14. | "DJs Anthem" | 3:59 |
| 15. | "N Lov wif My Girli" | 3:18 |
| 16. | "Give Him Praise" | 3:44 |
| 17. | "Kpalele 4 Me" (featuring Double Jay) | 4:42 |
| 18. | "Crime Mate" | 4:12 |
| 19. | "Janimaaah" | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 77:04 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Duncan Mighty, The Certificate, retrieved 2021-09-13
- ^ "Duncan Mighty Set To Drop Fifth Studio Album « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty - The Certificate : Album Download | Okhype Media". Okhype.Media. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Album The Certificate, Duncan Mighty (Port Harcourt 1st Son) | Qobuz: download and streaming in high quality". Qobuz (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty - "Certificate" (Cover + Tracklist) « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Roqeebah (2017-02-12). "Album Review: Duncan Mighty participates actively on The Certificate » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Abusi, Sunju (2016-10-16). "ALBUM REVIEW: Duncan Mighty – The Certificate". Novice2star. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Duncan Mighty awards Nigeria with his special sound on "The Certificate"". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-13.