Mr Endowed

"Mr Endowed (Remix)"
Single by D'banj featuring Snoop Dogg
Released	February 9, 2011
Recorded	2011
Genre	Afropop; hip hop;
Length	4:44
Label	Mo' Hits Records
Songwriter(s)	Dapo Oyebanjo; Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr
Producer(s)	Don Jazzy
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Music video
	"Mr Endowed Remix" on YouTube

"Mr Endowed"
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
D'banj singles chronology
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

D'banj performed the song at Chris Aire's "Hollywood Jewels" event in April 2010.[1]

Critical reception

"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

"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
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

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Mr Endowed"	Dapo Oyebanjo	Don Jazzy	4:16

Mr Endowed (Remix)

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

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

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

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
2011	Channel O Music Video Awards	Most Gifted Male Video	Won
	Channel O Music Video Awards	Most Gifted Video Of The Year	Nominated
	Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)	Best Afro Pop Video	Nominated

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Mr Endowed (Remix)" (featuring Snoop Dogg)	Dapo Oyebanjo	Don Jazzy	4:44

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References

"New Music from the KokoMaster: D'Banj is Mr. Endowed". Bellanaija. 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.
"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.
"BN Exclusive: D'Banj & Don Jazzy film "Mr Endowed" Remix Video with Hip Hop Royalty, Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles". Bellanaija. 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. 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.

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[Bellanaija-1] "New Music from the KokoMaster: D'Banj is Mr. Endowed". Bellanaija. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[2] "Mr Endowed (Video) – D'Banj". Gidilounge. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[3] "New Music: Dbanj – Mr Endowed". Jaguda. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[4] "D'Banj - Mr Endowed EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW". YouTube. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[5] "D'Banj – Mr Endowed". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[6] "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2011 nominees". tooxclusive. Retrieved 14 October 2013.

[Jaguda4-7] "Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) 2010 Nominees". Jaguda. Retrieved 14 October 2013.

[8] "DBanj Features Snoop Dogg In "Mr Endowed" Remix". star1960. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[9] "Exclusive: D'Banj & Don Jazzy film "Mr Endowed" Remix Video with Hip Hop Royalty, Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles". ModernGhana. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[10] "New Music: D'banj Feat Snoop Dogg-Mr Endowed Remix Mp3". tooxclusive. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[Bellanaija2-11] "BN Exclusive: D'Banj & Don Jazzy film "Mr Endowed" Remix Video with Hip Hop Royalty, Snoop Dogg in Los Angeles". Bellanaija. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[12] "D'Banj Rocks The Stage With Snoop Lion 'Mr Endowed Remix'". ibakatv. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[13] ""MTV Africa All Stars - Kwazulu-Natal Province" to feature the debut of Snoop Lion live in Africa". Mtvbase. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[14] "VIDEO PREMIERE: D'banj ft. Snoop Dogg – Mr Endowed (Remix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 October 2013.

[15] "The Channel O Music Video Awards 2011 – Winners & "Where was D'banj?"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 12 October 2013.

[16] "All the MVA nominees". Channel O. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.

[17] "Nigerian Music Video Awards [NMVA] 2011 Nominees… Darey & Jodie Top The List of Nominees". Jaguda. Retrieved 14 October 2013.

D'banj
Awards and nominations
Studio albums	No Long Thing (2005) RunDown Funk U Up (2006) The Entertainer (2008)
Compilations	D'Kings Men (2013) Cruel Summer (with GOOD Music) (2012) Curriculum Vitae (2007)
Singles	"Fall in Love" "Scapegoat" "Mr Endowed" "Finally" "Don't Tell Me Nonsense" "Top of the World" "Oyato" "Oliver Twist"
Related articles	GOOD Music GOOD Fridays Kanye West "The Morning" Mo' Hits Records
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Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told	"Woof" "Still a G Thang"
No Limit Top Dogg	"Snoopafella" "G Bedtime Stories" "Down for My N's" "Bitch Please" "Just Dippin'"
Tha Last Meal	"Hennesey n Buddah" "Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt. 2)" "Wrong Idea" "Lay Low" "Loosen' Control"
Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss	"From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" "Beautiful" "Paper'd Up" "Pimp Slapp'd" "Mission Cleopatra"
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece	"Drop It Like It's Hot" "Ups & Downs" "Let's Get Blown" "Signs" "Girl Like U"
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment	"Vato" "That's That" "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)" "Boss' Life" "I Wanna Fuck You" "Imagine"
Ego Trippin'	"Neva Have 2 Worry" "Sensual Seduction" "Life of da Party" "My Medicine" "Those Gurlz"
Malice n Wonderland	"I Wanna Rock" "Gangsta Luv"
More Malice	"I Wanna Rock (G-Mix)" "That Tree"
Doggumentary	"Platinum" "Boom" "Wet"
Mac & Devin Go to High School	"Smokin' On" "Young, Wild & Free"
Reincarnated	"Rebel Way" "Here Comes the King" "Lighters Up" "No Guns Allowed" "Smoke the Weed" "The Good Good" "Torn Apart" "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" "La La La"
7 Days of Funk	"Hit Da Pavement" "Faden Away"
Bush	"California Roll" "Awake" "So Many Pros" "Peaches N Cream"
Coolaid	"Point Seen Money Gone" "Light It Up" "Kush Ups"
Neva Left	"Lavender (Nightfall Remix)" "Vapors (DJ Battlecat Remix)"
I Wanna Thank Me	"I Wanna Thank Me"
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