2 Kings (album)

"Une"
2 Kings
Studio album by Olamide and Phyno
Released	April 1, 2015
Recorded	2014–15
Genre	Hip hop
Length	37:28
Label	Penthauze Music; YBNL Nation;
Producer	Pheelz; Major Bangz; B.Banks; Young John;
Olamide chronology
Phyno chronology
Singles from 2 Kings
	"Une"; Released: February 5, 2015; "Confam Ni"; Released: March 8, 2015;

2 Kings is a collaborative studio album by Nigerian rappers Olamide and Phyno. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with little announcement on 1 April 2015, by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John.[1] Prior to recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated with each other on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release.

Background

Olamide first announced plans for a collaborative project with Phyno in January 2014.[2] The album was initially scheduled for release in 2014, but was pushed back. While speaking to Yaw of Wazobia FM in October 2014, Olamide said the album was still being worked on.[3]

Singles

Phyno released the album's lead single "Une" on 5 February 2015.[4] Olamide released the album's second single "Confam Ni" on 8 March 2015. The song features vocals from Wizkid and was produced by Young John.[5]

Critical reception

2 Kings received generally positive reviews from music critics and consumers. Jim Donnett awarded the album 4 stars out of 5, characterizing it as "the battle axe, crafted and fashioned for the reawakening purpose" and commending Olamide and Phyno for "breaking the fetters and reigning supreme as kings."[6] Ayomide Tayo of Pulse Nigeria granted the album 3.5 stars out of 5, describing it as a "project that had more promise and potential than impact" while applauding both rappers for not taking the "let's play it safe" approach.[7] A writer for music blog Jaguda described the album as a "classic masterpiece" and commended its production and length.[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Cypher"	Olamide Adedeji Azubuike Nelson	Pheelz B.Banks	2:47
2.	"Koba Koba"	Adedeji Nelson	Pheelz Young John	4:37
3.	"Nobody's Fault"	Adedeji Nelson	Pheelz	3:57
4.	"Ladi" (featuring Lil Kesh)	Adedeji Nelson Lil Kesh	Young John	3:42
5.	"God Be With Us"	Adedeji Nelson	Major Bangz	3:10
6.	"Une"	Nelson	Major Bangz	3:38
7.	"Real Nigga"	Adedeji Nelson	Pheelz	3:26
8.	"Confam Ni" (featuring Wizkid)	Adedeji Ayodeji Balogun	Young John	4:28
9.	"Carry Me Go" (featuring Storm Rex)	Adedeji Nelson Storm Rex	Pheelz	3:46
10.	"For My City"	Adedeji Nelson	Pheelz	3:52
Total length:				37:28

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's cover.

Olamide Adedeji - Primary artist, writer
Azubuike Nelson - Primary artist, writer
Ayodeji Balogun - Featured artist, writer
Lil Kesh - Featured artist, writer
Storm Rex - Featured artist, writer
Pheelz - Producer
Major Bangz - Producer
B.Banks - Producer
Young John - Producer

Release history

Region	Date	Version	Format	Label
Various	April 1, 2015	Standard	CD digital download	Penthauze Music YBNL Nation

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References

Akan, Joey (1 April 2015). "Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'". Pulse. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
"Olamide, Phyno to collaborate on album, 2 Kings". Premium Times. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
"Olamide, Phyno to drop album titled 2kings next year". Vanguard. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
"Phyno – Une (Prod. by Major Bangz)". NotjustOk. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
Showemimo, Dayo (9 March 2015). "Olamide and Wizkid team up on 'Confam ni'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
Donnett, Jim (8 April 2015). "ALBUM REVIEW: Olamide & Phyno – "2 Kings"". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
Tayo, Ayomide (14 April 2015). "'2 Kings', the sum of its parts is greater than the whole". Pulse. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
"Album Review: Olamide and Phyno – 2 Kings". Jaguda. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.

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[1] Akan, Joey (1 April 2015). "Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'". Pulse. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

[2] "Olamide, Phyno to collaborate on album, 2 Kings". Premium Times. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

[3] "Olamide, Phyno to drop album titled 2kings next year". Vanguard. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

[4] "Phyno – Une (Prod. by Major Bangz)". NotjustOk. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

[5] Showemimo, Dayo (9 March 2015). "Olamide and Wizkid team up on 'Confam ni'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

[6] Donnett, Jim (8 April 2015). "ALBUM REVIEW: Olamide & Phyno – "2 Kings"". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 20 April 2015.

[7] Tayo, Ayomide (14 April 2015). "'2 Kings', the sum of its parts is greater than the whole". Pulse. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.

[8] "Album Review: Olamide and Phyno – 2 Kings". Jaguda. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.