Mr Endowed
"Mr Endowed" | ||||
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Single by D'banj | ||||
Released | May 23, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Afropop | |||
Length | 4:16 | |||
Label | Mo' Hits Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dapo Oyebanjo | |||
Producer(s) | Don Jazzy | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Mr Endowed" on YouTube |
"Mr Endowed" is a song by Nigerian singer D'banj, released on May 23, 2010. Produced by Don Jazzy, it was included in the track listing for Mr. Endowed, an album that was never released due to D'banj's exit from Mo' Hits Records.[1][2][3] The song was reportedly recorded after D'banj signed a recording contract with Kanye West's GOOD Music. In an interview with April Woodard of BET, D'banj confirmed the rumours about the aforementioned contract.[4]
Performance
[edit]D'banj performed the song at Chris Aire's "Hollywood Jewels" event in April 2010.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]"Mr Endowed" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Demola OG of NotJustOk praised Don Jazzy's versatility and further stated, "You can tell that this track is geared to an international audience while still staying true to the Nigerian market content wise."[5] A writer BellaNaija added, "D’banj has always had a way with wordplay and this is no exception. Over a strumming Don Jazzy beat, D’Banj tells us how is 'Mr Endowed'".[1]
Accolades
[edit]"Mr Endowed" was nominated for Hottest Single of the Year at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[6] The music video for the song was nominated for Best Afro Pop Video and Video of the Year at the 2010 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[7] "Mr Endowed" earned D'banj a nomination for Best Use of Effects at the aforementioned awards ceremony.[7]
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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2011 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of the Year | Nominated |
2010 | Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) | Best Afro Pop Video | Nominated |
Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
Best Use of Effects (D'banj for "Mr Endowed") |
Nominated |
Track listing
[edit]- Digital single
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mr Endowed" | Dapo Oyebanjo | Don Jazzy | 4:16 |
Mr Endowed (Remix)
[edit]"Mr Endowed (Remix)" | ||||
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Single by D'banj featuring Snoop Dogg | ||||
Released | February 9, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
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Length | 4:44 | |||
Label | Mo' Hits Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dapo Oyebanjo Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr | |||
Producer(s) | Don Jazzy | |||
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Snoop Dogg singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Mr Endowed Remix" on YouTube |
The remix of "Mr Endowed" features rap vocals from American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on May 23, 2010, by Mo' Hits Records. Produced by Don Jazzy, the song appeared in the track listing for Mr. Endowed, an unreleased album.[8][9][10]
Background
[edit]Don Jazzy uploaded the remix's cover art onto Twitter in October 2010. There were speculations that D'banj and Snoop Dogg would premiered the song during the 2010 Koko Concert.[11] D'banj and Snoop Dogg performed the single at the 2013 MTV Africa All Stars Concert held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.[12][13]
Music video
[edit]The music video for the remix was directed by Sesan Ogunro. It was produced by BAFTA-nominated film producer Luti Fagbenle, who is best known for producing music videos for recording artists such as Flo Rida, Akon, Pitbull, N-Dubz and Alexandra Burke.[11][14]
Accolades
[edit]The music video for "Mr Endowed" (Remix) won Most Gifted Male Video and was nominated for the Most Gifted Video of the Year at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.[15][16] It was also nominated for Best Afro Pop Video at the 2011 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[17]
Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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2011 | Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Male Video | Won |
Most Gifted Video Of The Year | Nominated | ||
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) | Best Afro Pop Video | Nominated |
Track listing
[edit]- Digital single
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mr Endowed (Remix)" (featuring Snoop Dogg) | Dapo Oyebanjo | Don Jazzy | 4:44 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "New Music from the KokoMaster: D'Banj is Mr. Endowed". Bellanaija. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Mr Endowed (Video) – D'Banj". Gidilounge. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "New Music: Dbanj – Mr Endowed". Jaguda. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "D'Banj - Mr Endowed EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW". YouTube. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "D'Banj – Mr Endowed". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011 nominees". tooxclusive. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2010 Nominees". Jaguda. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ "DBanj Features Snoop Dogg In "Mr Endowed" Remix". star1960. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive: D'Banj & Don Jazzy film "Mr Endowed" Remix Video with Hip Hop Royalty, Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles". ModernGhana. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "New Music: D'banj Feat Snoop Dogg-Mr Endowed Remix Mp3". tooxclusive. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ a b "BN Exclusive: D'Banj & Don Jazzy film "Mr Endowed" Remix Video with Hip Hop Royalty, Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles". Bellanaija. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "D'Banj Rocks The Stage With Snoop Lion 'Mr Endowed Remix'". ibakatv. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ ""MTV Africa All Stars - Kwazulu-Natal Province" to feature the debut of Snoop Lion live in Africa". Mtvbase. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: D'banj ft. Snoop Dogg – Mr Endowed (Remix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ^ "The Channel O Music Video Awards 2011 – Winners & "Where was D'banj?"". Bellanaija. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "All the MVA nominees". Channel O. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
- ^ "Nigerian Music Video Awards [NMVA] 2011 Nominees… Darey & Jodie Top The List of Nominees". Jaguda. Retrieved 14 October 2013.