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Frenzy!
Frenzy! is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer D'Prince. It was released on 5 November 2012, through Mavin Records, and features guest appearances from Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Sinzu, Dr Sid, Timaya, Bracket, Eva, Ice Prince, M.I, General Pype, and Young Breed. Production was handled by Don Jazzy, Babyfresh, Altims, Aone Beats, Spellz, and Joshbeatz. BackgroundPopular record label Mo' Hits Records, co-founded by D'banj and Don Jazzy (D'Prince's brother), was home to some of the biggest names in the industry, including D'Prince himself, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, and Kayswitch. However, creative differences led to the label's dissolution, with D'banj founding DB Records and Don Jazzy establishing Mavin Records on 8 May 2012. On the same day, Mavin Records debuted with the compilation album Solar Plexus, featuring popular songs such as "Oma Ga" and "Take Banana".[1] D'Prince's journey to Frenzy! had been long-awaited. While he gained early recognition with tracks like "Omoba" and "Ooze" (featuring Wande Coal) in 2009, his debut album faced delays despite his increasing presence in the industry. During this period, he remained in the spotlight with notable features such as Samklef's "Molowo Noni" alongside Ice Prince and Wizkid, as well as his own hit single "Give It To Me" featuring D'banj in 2010. After the split of Mo' Hits, D'Prince joined Mavin Records, where he became the first artist to release a full-length album under the newly formed label.[2] Singles and other releasesThree singles titled "Goody Bag", "Call Police", and "Real G" were released on 31 October 2012. "Real G" features M.I. All three tracks were produced by Don Jazzy. The same day, D'Prince released the video for the remix of his song "Take Banana" off the Solar Plexus (2012).[3] "Goody Bag" was nominated for Best Pop Single at the 2013 edition of the Headies.[4] D'Prince released the video to the second track, "Journey of a Thousand Miles" featuring Don Jazzy and Wande Coal, on 5 August 2013. The video was shot and directed by Godfather Productions in South Africa.[5][3] Critical receptionAyomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today described Frenzy! as a flashy but inconsistent debut that excels in delivering party anthems but lacks substance overall. He praised tracks like "Journey of a Thousand Miles" for their inspirational tone but criticized others for weak lyrics, noting, "You may have one hell of a ride bumping this album, but you’ll be left with a nasty hangover the morning after." The album received a rating of 3/5.[2] The review received backlash from D'Prince's labelmate Dr Sid, who criticized the 3/5 rating and accused the review of bias. Defending D'Prince on Twitter, Dr. Sid described the album as "banging" and questioned the credibility of the reviewers, stating, "Abi dem pay you money to knock the hardworking boy down?"[6] AccoladesFrenzy! was nominated for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year at the 2013 edition of the Headies.[4] Track listing
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