Yxng Dxnzl
| Yxng Dxnzl: A Study of Self Worth | ||||
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| Studio album by M.I Abaga | ||||
| Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip-Hop | |||
| Length | 39:54 | |||
| Label | Chocolatecity Music | |||
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Yxng Dxnzl (A Study of Self Worth), is the eighth project and the fourth studio album by Nigerian rapper MI Abaga.[1] It was released on August 24, 2018 by Chocolate City Music.[2]
Yxng Dxnzl received widespread critical acclaim and topped the charts in Nigeria while reaching number one on iTunes Nigeria and Ghana. The album was supported by a single, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives.[3]
Production and release
The album which was recorded in May 2017, was initially announced for release in May[4] by MI via an instagram post. Prior to the finishing of this album, MI initially stated that he had finished the album but upon meeting Odunsi, he discarded the entire album and started again.
Musical style
Yxng Dxnzl addresses major life issues like loyalty, self-worth, depression, mental health politics and more.[5]
Artwork and title
In 2017, MI revealed the artwork, designed by Deji Sokunbi and Samuel Adewole via a Twitter post. Adewole had also designed the cover art of his previous album, Rendezvous).
Release and promotion
On July 25, 2018, MI announced via Twitter[6] the release of his album alongside two other albums (label mates Blaqbonez, Loose Kaynon and AQ) which he co-produced.
On August 14, MI released the credits and tracklist[7] for the album via a post on his personal Twitter and Instagram.
Singles
On October 201, 2017, MI released the album lead single "You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives"[8] accompanied by a music video. It became the talk in the Nigerian Hip-hop scene and went on to accrue numerous responses[9] from hip-hop artists in the country including popular OAP N6.[10]
Critical reception
Yxng Dxnzl has received positive reviews. On iTunes, the album received an average score of 95 based on 14 reviews. In a review by Thenet.ng,[11] "the album sees M.I at his barest as a number of tracks found him reevaluating, and reaching for a higher realm of self-love with an understanding that perfection is a journey and not a destination."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do you know who you are? Take some time and meditate on you" |
| Tay Iwar | 4:54 |
| 2. | "Last Night I Had A Dream About A Hummingbird" | Chopstix, G-clef | 2:24 | |
| 3. | "You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives" | PatrickxxxLee, MI Abaga | 4:30 | |
| 4. | "Another Thing! Do Not Be A Groupie" | Major Bangz, MI Abaga | 4:02 | |
| 5. | "Stop! Never Second Guess Yourself" (featuring Cina Soul) |
| DOZ | 3:33 |
| 6. | "You Are Like Melody, My Heart Skips A Beat" (featuring Lorrine Chia) |
| Chillz, G Clef and MI Abaga | 3:23 |
| 7. | "+-" |
| DOZ | 5:06 |
| 8. | "I Believe In You, You should too, Believe in You" | GMK | 2:52 | |
| 9. | "The Self Evaluation of Yxng Dxnzl" |
| TMXO and G Clef | 4:17 |
| 10. | "Love Never Fails But Where There Are Prophecies Love Will Cease To Remain" (featuring Tay Iwar, Patrickxxxlee) |
| Tay Iwar | 3:59 |
| Total length: | 39:54 | |||
References
- ↑ Akan, Joey. "M.I Abaga's "Yxng Dxnzl" album to be released in May 2018". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl by M.I Abaga, 2018-08-24, retrieved 2018-09-06
- ↑ Akan, Joey. "Music: M.I Abaga - "You rappers should fix up your lives"". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "M.I. Abaga's 'Yung Denzel' album scheduled for May! | SoundcityTV Africa | Powered by Music | South African Bongo Nigeria Ghana Music". soundcity.tv. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "M.I Abaga Talks Yxng Dxnzl Album, Mental Health, Politics + More | #ORINConversations - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ Ohunyon, Ehis. "MI Abaga announces three executive produced album". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "MI Abaga Releases Tracklist And Feature Credits For Yung Denzel Album". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "MI Abaga Tells Rappers To Fix Up Their Lives In His New Song". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ Akan, Joey. "M.I Abaga: Here are the best rap replies to "You rappers should fix up your lives"". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "N6 Replies MI With New Track "Fix Up Your Life," MI Responds". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "A Detailed Handbook To M.I Abaga's New Album, 'Yung Denzl' - Nigerian Entertainment Today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2018-09-06.