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'''''The Invasion''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by [[Nigerian]] [[recording artist]]s [[P-Square]], released on July 29, 2011 by Square Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Invasion by P-Square|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-invasion/id453751271|publisher=Itunes|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> It sold over 1 million copies in the first four days of its release.<ref>{{cite web|title=P-SQUARE INVASION ALBUM SELLS OVER A MILLION COPY IN FOUR DAYS|url=http://naijamayor.com/p-square-invasion-album-sells-over-a-million-in-four-days/|publisher=Naijamayor|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> The album features [[guest appearance]]s by [[Tiwa Savage]],<ref>{{cite web|title=P-Square – Do As I do ft. Tiwa Savage & MayD|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2011/09/26/p-square-%E2%80%93-do-as-i-do-ft-tiwa-savage-mayd/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Naeto C]],<ref>{{cite web|title=She's Hot Ft. Naeto C|url=http://iroking.com/track/75/shes-hot-ft.-naeto-c|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Waje]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeje Ft. Waje|url=http://iroking.com/track/69/jeje-ft.-waje|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> May D,<ref>{{cite web|title=Eargasm Music: ‘Do as I Do’ – P-Square ft. Tiwa Savage and May D (Audio)|url=http://africamusiclaw.com/2011/10/eargasm-music-do-as-i-do-p-square-ft-tiwa-savage-and-may-d-audio.html|publisher=Africanmusiclaw|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Eva Alordiah]],<ref name=Iroking>{{cite web|title=Shake it down low Ft. Muna & Eva|url=http://iroking.com/track/2582/shake-it-down-low-ft.-muna--eva|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Muna (rapper)|Muna]],<ref name=Iroking /> [[Akon]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: P-Square ft. Akon and Mister May D ‘Chop My Money (Remix)’|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2012/02/29/video-p-square-ft-akon-and-mister-may-d-chop-my-money-remix/|publisher=OkayAfrica|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> and [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{cite web|title=OFFICIAL VIDEO: P-Square ft Rick Ross – Beautiful Onyinye (Remix)|url=http://notjustok.com/2012/06/11/video-p-square-ft-rick-ross-beautiful-onyinye-remix/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> The album produced three [[single (music)|single]]s—"[[The Invasion (album)#Beautiful Onyinye|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "[[Chop My Money]]", and "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]". According to Steez, the album was number 1 on the ''11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011'' chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011|url=http://steezz.com/morecontent2.aspx?head=14-steezzwood|publisher=steezz|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref>
'''''The Invasion''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by [[Nigerian]] [[recording artist]]s [[P-Square]], released on July 29, 2011 by Square Records.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Invasion by P-Square|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-invasion/id453751271|publisher=Itunes|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> It sold over 1 million copies in the first four days of its release.<ref>{{cite web|title=P-SQUARE INVASION ALBUM SELLS OVER A MILLION COPY IN FOUR DAYS|url=http://naijamayor.com/p-square-invasion-album-sells-over-a-million-in-four-days/|publisher=Naijamayor|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> The album features [[guest appearance]]s by [[Tiwa Savage]],<ref>{{cite web|title=P-Square – Do As I do ft. Tiwa Savage & MayD|url=http://tooxclusive.com/2011/09/26/p-square-%E2%80%93-do-as-i-do-ft-tiwa-savage-mayd/|publisher=tooxclusive|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Naeto C]],<ref>{{cite web|title=She's Hot Ft. Naeto C|url=http://iroking.com/track/75/shes-hot-ft.-naeto-c|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Waje]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeje Ft. Waje|url=http://iroking.com/track/69/jeje-ft.-waje|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> May D,<ref>{{cite web|title=Eargasm Music: ‘Do as I Do’ – P-Square ft. Tiwa Savage and May D (Audio)|url=http://africamusiclaw.com/2011/10/eargasm-music-do-as-i-do-p-square-ft-tiwa-savage-and-may-d-audio.html|publisher=Africanmusiclaw|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Eva Alordiah]],<ref name=Iroking>{{cite web|title=Shake it down low Ft. Muna & Eva|url=http://iroking.com/track/2582/shake-it-down-low-ft.-muna--eva|publisher=Iroking|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> [[Muna (rapper)|Muna]],<ref name=Iroking /> [[Akon]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Video: P-Square ft. Akon and Mister May D ‘Chop My Money (Remix)’|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2012/02/29/video-p-square-ft-akon-and-mister-may-d-chop-my-money-remix/|publisher=OkayAfrica|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> and [[Rick Ross]].<ref>{{cite web|title=OFFICIAL VIDEO: P-Square ft Rick Ross – Beautiful Onyinye (Remix)|url=http://notjustok.com/2012/06/11/video-p-square-ft-rick-ross-beautiful-onyinye-remix/|publisher=Notjustok|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref> The album produced three [[single (music)|single]]s—"[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "[[Chop My Money]]", and "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]". According to Steez, the album was number 1 on the ''11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011'' chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011|url=http://steezz.com/morecontent2.aspx?head=14-steezzwood|publisher=steezz|accessdate=21 August 2013}}</ref>


==Promotion==
==Promotion==
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===Musical style===
===Musical style===
'''The Invasion''' is a well rounded multifaceted album that's composed of [[R&B]], [[Reggae]], [[Hip hop]], [[Europop]], and contemporary [[Highlife]] sounds. "[[Beautiful Onyinye]]" and "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]" are [[R&B]] records that cater to [[R&B]] lovers while "Player" and "Jeje" cater to [[Europop]] lovers. "She's Hot" and "Me and My Brother" are reggae ridims that explore the depths of the reggae music genre. "Shake It Down Low" caters to [[Hip hop]] lovers who are fans of lyrical content and mesmerizing beats.
'''The Invasion''' is a well rounded multifaceted album that's composed of [[R&B]], [[Reggae]], [[Hip hop]], [[Europop]], and contemporary [[Highlife]] sounds. "[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]" and "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]" are [[R&B]] records that cater to [[R&B]] lovers while "Player" and "Jeje" cater to [[Europop]] lovers. "She's Hot" and "Me and My Brother" are reggae ridims that explore the depths of the reggae music genre. "Shake It Down Low" caters to [[Hip hop]] lovers who are fans of lyrical content and mesmerizing beats.


===Lyrical themes===
===Lyrical themes===
The album primarily focuses on love, wealth, success, and nightlife. On the records "[[The Invasion (album)#Beautiful Onyinye|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]", and "She's Hot", the brothers expressed the love, affection, and emotional outburst they share with their significant others. On the "Chop My Money" and "Me and My Brother" records, the duo talked about their vast wealth and the blessings that have been bestowed upon them. The "Shake It Down Low" and "Do As I Do" records celebrate and explore the feelings and excitement of nightlife.
The album primarily focuses on love, wealth, success, and nightlife. On the records "[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "[[The Invasion (album)#Forever|Forever]]", and "She's Hot", the brothers expressed the love, affection, and emotional outburst they share with their significant others. On the "Chop My Money" and "Me and My Brother" records, the duo talked about their vast wealth and the blessings that have been bestowed upon them. The "Shake It Down Low" and "Do As I Do" records celebrate and explore the feelings and excitement of nightlife.


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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==''Singles''==
==''Singles''==

===Forever===
===Forever===
"'''Forever'''" is a song by [[Nigerian]] [[R&B]] [[recording artist]]s [[P-Square]]. In an interview with factory 78 television, the duo hinted to possibly releasing a video for the song. However, the duo released videos for "Chop My Money" and "Beautiful Onyinye" thereafter.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=P-Square |year=2011 |title=Factory78 - Jude Okoye, P-Square & MayD interview. (Afrobeats Festival... |medium=youtube |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsVTcxbXX9U |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |time= 14:35|publisher=Youtube |location=London}}</ref> The reasons for not shooting a video for the song are still unclear.
"'''Forever'''" is a song by [[Nigerian]] [[R&B]] [[recording artist]]s [[P-Square]]. In an interview with factory 78 television, the duo hinted to possibly releasing a video for the song. However, the duo released videos for "Chop My Money" and "Beautiful Onyinye" thereafter.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=P-Square |year=2011 |title=Factory78 - Jude Okoye, P-Square & MayD interview. (Afrobeats Festival... |medium=youtube |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsVTcxbXX9U |accessdate=August 21, 2013 |time= 14:35|publisher=Youtube |location=London}}</ref> The reasons for not shooting a video for the song are still unclear.
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The Invasion is the fifth studio album by Nigerian recording artists P-Square, released on July 29, 2011 by Square Records.[1] It sold over 1 million copies in the first four days of its release.[2] The album features guest appearances by Tiwa Savage,[3] Naeto C,[4] Waje,[5] May D,[6] Eva Alordiah,[7] Muna,[7] Akon,[8] and Rick Ross.[9] The album produced three singles—"[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "Chop My Money", and "Forever". According to Steez, the album was number 1 on the 11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011 chart.[10]

Promotion

To promote and celebrate the release of their fifth studio album, the duo put together a concert dubbed "The Invasion Concert". The concert was held at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria on July 30, 2011, and featured performances by the duo, May D, Lynxxx, Eva Alordiah, Muna, 9ice, Ikechuwku, and Bovi.[11][12]

Composition

Musical style

The Invasion is a well rounded multifaceted album that's composed of R&B, Reggae, Hip hop, Europop, and contemporary Highlife sounds. "[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]" and "Forever" are R&B records that cater to R&B lovers while "Player" and "Jeje" cater to Europop lovers. "She's Hot" and "Me and My Brother" are reggae ridims that explore the depths of the reggae music genre. "Shake It Down Low" caters to Hip hop lovers who are fans of lyrical content and mesmerizing beats.

Lyrical themes

The album primarily focuses on love, wealth, success, and nightlife. On the records "[Beautiful Onyinye (song)|Beautiful Onyinye]]", "Forever", and "She's Hot", the brothers expressed the love, affection, and emotional outburst they share with their significant others. On the "Chop My Money" and "Me and My Brother" records, the duo talked about their vast wealth and the blessings that have been bestowed upon them. The "Shake It Down Low" and "Do As I Do" records celebrate and explore the feelings and excitement of nightlife.

Accolades

The Invasion received numerous accolades. The album garnered the "Best Album of the Year" and "Best R&B/Pop Album" awards at the 2012 Hip Hop World Awards (The Headies). The album's massive singles enabled the duo to win several local and international awards across the globe.[13]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Naijaura[14]
360nobs[15]
Mix Rhythm[16]
Leadership Nigeria[17]

Upon its release, The Invasion was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Many critics felt the album was recycled and lacked originality. Others praised the album for its lyrical content, sound, composure, and depth. The album was reviewed by Mix Rhythm, 360nobs, Leadership Nigeria, and Naijaura, four popular Nigerian entertainment sources. The latter assigned a score of 8.5 out of 10 while the former gave the album a 3.5 out of 5 adding that the album "was well packaged in terms of graphics, nice photo shots, lyrics and a captivating album art cover". 360nobs gave the albums' Versatility: 4 out of 10, Creativity: 5 out of 10, Lyrics: 6 out of 10, Delivery: 6 out of 10, Rhythm: 8 out of 10, Originality: 5 out of 10, Production: 8 out of 10, Skip Factor: 5 out of 10, and an overall score of 6.1 out of 10 while adding that "the invasion is not yet complete". Leadership Nigeria gave a rating of 9 out of 10.

Singles

Forever

"Forever" is a song by Nigerian R&B recording artists P-Square. In an interview with factory 78 television, the duo hinted to possibly releasing a video for the song. However, the duo released videos for "Chop My Money" and "Beautiful Onyinye" thereafter.[18] The reasons for not shooting a video for the song are still unclear.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Beautiful Onyinye"P-Square4:52
2."Chop My Money" (featuring May D)P-Square and May D4:32
3."Asamkpokoto"P-Square4:30
4."Do As I Do" (featuring Tiwa Savage & May D)P-Square, Tiwa Savage, and May D4:06
5."Forever"P-Square4:29
6."Me and My Brother"P-Square4:05
7."Jeje" (featuring Waje)P-Square and Waje4:49
8."Bunieya Enu"P-Square4:44
9."Ole Buruku"P-Square4:03
10."Player"P-Square4:58
11."She's Hot" (featuring Naeto C)P-Square and Naeto C4:53
12."Fire"P-Square4:19
13."Anything" (P-Square)P-Square3:43
14."Shake It Down Low" (featuring Muna and Eva Alordiah)P-Square, Muna, and Eva Alordiah3:37
Total length:58:60
iTunes bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."[Beautiful Onyinye (song)" (featuring Rick Ross)P-Square and Rick Ross4:52
16."Chop My Money" (featuring Akon & May D)P-Square, Akon, and May D4:32

Personnel

  • Peter Okoye - Main artist
  • Paul Okoye - Main artist
  • Tiwatope Savage - Featured artist
  • Naetochukwu Chikwe - Featured artist
  • Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam - Featured artist
  • William Leonard Roberts II - Featured artist
  • Munachi Abii - Featured artist
  • Eva Alordiah - Featured artist
  • Akinmayokun Awodumila - Featured artist
  • Jude Engees Okoye - Video director

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide July 29, 2011 CD, Digital download Square Records

References

  1. ^ "The Invasion by P-Square". Itunes. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  2. ^ "P-SQUARE INVASION ALBUM SELLS OVER A MILLION COPY IN FOUR DAYS". Naijamayor. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  3. ^ "P-Square – Do As I do ft. Tiwa Savage & MayD". tooxclusive. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  4. ^ "She's Hot Ft. Naeto C". Iroking. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Jeje Ft. Waje". Iroking. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Eargasm Music: 'Do as I Do' – P-Square ft. Tiwa Savage and May D (Audio)". Africanmusiclaw. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Shake it down low Ft. Muna & Eva". Iroking. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Video: P-Square ft. Akon and Mister May D 'Chop My Money (Remix)'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  9. ^ "OFFICIAL VIDEO: P-Square ft Rick Ross – Beautiful Onyinye (Remix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  10. ^ "11 best selling Nigerian albums of 2011". steezz. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Tiwa Savage, Lynxxx, Muna & others shine At P-Square Invasion Concert [PHOTOS]". Korrectnation. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  12. ^ "P-Square Invasion Concert… In Pictures". Jaguda. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  13. ^ "THE HEADIES AWARD 2012: Complete List Of All The Winners!!!! - Celebrities - Nairaland". Nairaland. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  14. ^ "P-Square Invasion Album Review!!!". Naijaura. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  15. ^ "P Square – The Invasion …Nigerian Listening E.A.R. (Essential Album Rating)". 360nobs. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  16. ^ "P-Square- The Invasion (Album Review)". MixRhythm. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  17. ^ "Album Review: P-Square Back With A Bang". Leadership Nigeria. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  18. ^ P-Square (2011). Factory78 - Jude Okoye, P-Square & MayD interview. (Afrobeats Festival... (youtube). London: Youtube. Event occurs at 14:35. Retrieved August 21, 2013.

External links

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