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Sincerely, Benson
Studio album by
Bnxn
Released5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length43:29
Label
Producer
Bnxn chronology
Bad Since '97
(2022) 		Sincerely, Benson
(2023)
Singles from Sincerely, Benson
  1. "Sweet Tea"
    Released: 6 September 2023
  2. "Gwagwalada"
    Released: 15 February 2023
  3. "PRAY"
    Released: 10 May 2023

Sincerely, Benson is the debut[1] studio album of Nigerian singer Bnxn[2] which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard World Albums chart.[3][4]

Background

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The 15-track album was released on 5 October 2023, through T.Y.E, and Empire Music.[5] Sincerely, Benson is the follow up album of Bad Since '97 extended play.[6] The album included guest appearances from Nigerian indigenous artists such as Headie One, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, taves, 2Baba and Popcaan.[7] It also features producers such as Jae5, Blaisebeatz, Sarz, Dro, Tempoe, Magicsticks, ATG, LeriQ, Davinchiii and Denzl. The album is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Amapiano, Dancehall and Gospel.[8][9][10] Sincerely, Benson was among the list of the most streamed albums in Nigeria.[11] On an interview with Nandy Mabiba from Apple Music Radio Africa, Bnxn noted that his album title Sincerely, Benson was inspired by Burna Boy. Sincerely Benson stayed on the Apple Music top 10 charts for 14 weeks.[12][13] In 2024, Bnxn announced the release of a deluxe version of the Sincerely Benson album on social media.[14]

Promotion

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The Sincerely, Benson Tour will make stops in a number of locations, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, between 15 October and 12 November.[5]

Track listing

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Sincerely, Benson track listing[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."My Life"Daniel Benson3:00
2."Best of Me"Benson3:51
3."Maximum Damage" (featuring Headie One)Benson, Irving Adjei2:51
4."Mukulu"Benson2:43
5."Gwagwalada" (featuring Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez)
3:08
6."Pidgin & English"Benson3:38
7."Sweet Tea" (featuring Aduke)Benson, Aduke2:29
8."Realize" (featuring taves)
  • Benson
  • taves
2:13
9."Party Don't Stop"Benson2:42
10."Right Energy"Benson2:34
11."PRAY"Benson2:57
12."Say My Name"Benson3:12
13."Toxic"Benson2:36
14."Regret" (featuring 2Baba)Benson, Innocent Idibia3:14
15."Final Answer" (featuring Popcaan[16])Benson, Andrae Sutherland2:32

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pulse Nigeria7.0/10[17]
NotJustOk7.1/10[18]
Premium Times7.0/10[19]

Adeayo Adebiyi, a music reporter for Pulse Nigeria stated that “Overall, 'Sincerely, BNXN' is an introspective body of work that delivers impressive penmanship and smooth delivery that has earned BNXN the admiration of fans and the respect of his colleagues”.[17]

Reviewing for NotJustOk, Utere Naomi stated that “In terms of theme and delivery, 'Sincerely, Benson' aptly lives up to its name. The songs authentically reflect BNXN's life and style, providing listeners with a genuine glimpse into his world. However, there's room for improvement, and BNXN could benefit from further honing his craft”.[18]

Esther Kalu from Premium Times stated that “Based on personal observations while following BNXN’s journey, he goes out more in collaborations than his solos. In that light, this review compared BNXN’s solo tracks and features in the Sincerely Benson album. It showed that he shines better in collaborative than solo songs”.[19]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Sincerely, Benson
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Nigeria Albums (TurnTable)[20] 2

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref
Various 5 October 2023 CD, Music download|digital download Standard
  • TYE
  • Empire Distribution
  • Empire
 [21][22]

References

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  1. ^ Nelson, C.J. (19 July 2023). "Bnxn Is Looking to Be Legendary". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  2. ^ Okon, Wongo (10 October 2023). "Bnxn Peels Back The Curtain With Complete Honesty On 'Sincerely, Benson'". Uproxx. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. ^ Kanmodi, Funmilayo (17 October 2023). "BNXN records huge debut on the Billboard charts with 'Sincerely Benson'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  4. ^ Scott, Jimi (7 October 2023). "BNXN ARRIVES WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM 'SINCERELY, BENSON'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b Laketu, Adedayo (5 October 2023). "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  6. ^ Abiosun, Anjolaoluwa (5 September 2023). "BNXN Set To Tell His Truth In Forthcoming Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  7. ^ Wonderlist, Music (23 October 2023). "Wonderlist Skepta". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  8. ^ Native, The (5 October 2023). "OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BNXN'S DEBUT ALBUM, 'SINCERELY, BENSON'". The Native. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  9. ^ Grant, Shawn (17 November 2023). "BNXN TAPS HEADIE ONE, KIZZ DANIEL, POPCAAN + MORE FOR VULNERABLE DEBUT ALBUM, SINCERELY BENSON". The Source. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  10. ^ Kyann-Sian, Williams (11 October 2023). "BNXN: meet the next Afrofusion superstar". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  11. ^ Nattoo, Micheal (30 November 2023). "Full List: Asake is Spotify's most-streamed Nigerian artist for 2023". Vanguard. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  12. ^ Fasan, Yewande (20 January 2024). "BNXN reacts as debut song 'Sincerely, Benson' spends 14 weeks on Apple's Top 10". The Nation. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  13. ^ Fasan, Yewande (7 October 2023). "Burna Boy inspired album title 'Sincerely, Benson' – BNXN". The Nation. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  14. ^ Naomi, Utere (12 January 2024). "Buju announces a 'Sincerely Benson' album Deluxe". NotJustOk. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  15. ^ Orimemi, Victory (6 October 2023). "DOWNLOAD: BNXN unveils debut album 'Sincerely, Benson'". TheCable. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  16. ^ Nattoo, Micheal (6 October 2023). "BNXN Delivers His Much-Anticipated Album 'Sincerely, Benson'". Dancehall Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  17. ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (6 October 2023). "BNXN's introspection on 'Sincerely, BNXN' is stunted by monotony". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  18. ^ a b Utere, Naomi (6 October 2023). "BNXN offers a diverse soundscape in 'Sincerely, Benson'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  19. ^ a b Kalu, Esther (21 October 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: 'Sincerely', BNXN's album artistry elevated through collaborations". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  20. ^ "Nigeria Top 50 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  21. ^ "BNXN releases debut album 'Sincerely, Benson'". P.M. News. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  22. ^ "Sincerely, Benson". Apple Music. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
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