Gold (Adekunle Gold album)
| Gold | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | July 28, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2014–2016 |
| Genre | afro-soul, neo soul, afropop |
| Length | 55:00 |
| Label | YBNL |
| Producer | Various
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| Singles from Gold | |
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Gold is the debut studio album of Nigerian recording artist Adekunle Gold, released on 28 July 2016, by YBNL Nation. Prior to its release, three songs were released off the album to positive reviews, with "Sade" and "Orente" being his breakthrough singles.
Singles
Since signing to YBNL Nation in 2015, Adekunle Gold's music career was brought to the spotlight upon the release of "Sade" which launched his career and won the Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. His follow-up single titled "Orente" also did well commercially before he released "Pick Up", a Pheelz-produced song which combined a little of contemporary fuji and afropop.[1]
Commercial performance
The album peaked at #7 on Billboard's World Album Charts for the week of 13 August 2016.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Filter Free Nigeria | 9.5/10[3] |
The album has received positive reviews from music critics. Online magazine Filter Free scored "Gold" 94%, explaining that "this album comes from a deep place of artistic excellence... it deserves applause" [4]
Accolades
Gold was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[5] It was also nominated for Album of the Year and Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2018.[6]
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Headies | Best R&B/Pop Album | Nominated |
| Album of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jim Donnett (5 December 2015). "TX Review: Adekunle Gold – "Pick Up" + Banky W & Chidinma – "All I Want Is You"". tooXclusive. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Adekunle Gold's album debuts on Billboard music chart". The Cable. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
- ^ "Adekunle Gold - Gold [Album Review] - FilterFree". filterfree.ng. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Adekunle Gold - Gold [Album Review] - FilterFree". filterfree.ng. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ Durosomo, Damola (11 July 2017). "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ Praise, Billy (5 May 2018). "The HEADIES 2018: Full List Of Winners". Guardian Life. Retrieved 17 March 2019.