Y.A.G.I
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| Y.A.G.I | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | March 17, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2014–2016 |
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| Label | YBNL |
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| Singles from Y.A.G.I | |
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Young And Getting It, stylized as Y.A.G.I, is the debut studio album of Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh.[1] Released through YBNL Nation on March 17, 2016, the album features vocals from Phyno, YCEE, Wale, Patoranking, Adekunle Gold, Olamide, Davido, Viktoh and Chinko Ekun with music production from in-house producers Young Jonn and Pheelz.[2][3][4]
Critical reception
[edit]Upon its release, the album was met with mixed reviews by music enthusiasts and critics. Osareme Edeoghon, a writer for Music in Africa, described the album as "not quite satisfactory" and further went on to state that: "His rhyming is average; the album yields only a few memorable lines, [...] YAGI isn't a bad album. And were it not for the events that preceded its release, it might be said to be satisfactory".[5] Joey Akan, a respected columnist of Pulse Nigeria gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, stating that: "Lil Kesh's first effort is a win for him, and for the street life. [...] "Y.A.G.I" stands tall as one of the most relatable works from rappers.[6] Oluwatobi Ibironke of tooXclusive rated the album 3.2 out of 5 stating that: "The bottom line point is, YAGI could have been a great album with lucid critic silencing qualities, but no. It turned out an average album with a lot of flavour for club acceptance".,[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "FSU (F**k S**t Up)" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Ishe" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Semilore" | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Skit 1" | 1:32 |
| 5. | "Cause Trouble" (featuring YCEE) | 3:13 |
| 6. | "Abija wara" (featuring Phyno & Chinko Ekun) | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Is It Because I Love You?" (featuring Patoranking) | 3:54 |
| 8. | "Jabo" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Itunmo" (featuring Xino) | 3:54 |
| 10. | "For You" | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Skit 2 (Cause Trouble)" | 0:34 |
| 12. | "Efejoku" (featuring Viktoh) | 4:05 |
| 13. | "Cause Trouble Pt. 2" (featuring Wale) | 3:36 |
| 14. | "Problem Child" (featuring Olamide) | 3:30 |
| 15. | "Life of a Star" (featuring Adekunle Gold) | 3:25 |
| 16. | "Igba Iponju" | 3:25 |
| 17. | "Ibile" | 4:05 |
| 18. | "Yaya Oyoyo" (featuring Davido) | 4:00 |
| 19. | "Lyrically" | 3:24 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | March 17, 2016[8] | Digital download | YBNL |
References
[edit]- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (17 March 2016). "Lil Kesh drops debut album 'Y.A.G.I' to celebrate 22nd birthday". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Akan, Joey (17 March 2016). "Rapper's "Y.A.G.I" album is an inspiration to Nigeria's frustrated upcoming artistes". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Solanke, Abiola (17 March 2016). "Rapper releases debut album "Y.A.G.I" (Young And Getting It)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ "Lil Kesh's Debut Album 'Y.A.G.I' is Dropping Today!". BellaNaija. 16 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Osareme Edeoghon (12 May 2016). "Lil Kesh — YAGI". Music in Africa. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Joey Akan (21 March 2016). "Pulse Album Review: Lil Kesh "Y.A.G.I" is a victory for the streets". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ Oluwatobi Ibironke (6 April 2016). "ALBUM REVIEW: Lil Kesh – "YAGI"". tooXclusive. Retrieved 26 August 2016.
- ^ "Y.A.G.I (Young and Getting It)". iTunes. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.