Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come

Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come
Studio album by Jesse Jagz
Released July 10, 2013 (2013-07-10)
Recorded 2012-2013
Genre Hip hop, reggae-dancehall
Length 1:20:44
Label Jagz Nation
Producer
Jesse Jagz chronology
Jag of All Tradez
(2010)		 Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come
(2013)		 Jagz Nation Vol. 2: Royal Niger Company
(2014)
Singles from Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come
  1. "Redemption"
    Released: May 29, 2013[1]
  2. "Bad Girl"
    Released: July 11, 2013[2]
  3. "Sex & Scotch"
    Released: January 19, 2014
  4. "God on the Mic"
    Released: January 23, 2014

Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come is the second studio album by Nigerian recording artist and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released by Jagz Nation on July 10, 2013. The album was primarily produced by Jesse Jagz along with additional production from Shady Bizniz of Jagz Nation, Kid Konnect of RadeGold Productions, GuiltyBeatZ of Jagz Nation, and Samklef of KlefSounds.[3] Jagz enlisted 9ice, Wizkid, Brymo, James Maverik and Lindsey Abudei to appear as guest appearances on the album. It was supported by the singles "Redemption", "Bad Girl", "Sex & Scotch" and "God on the Mic".

Upon its release, Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come received generally positive reviews from music critics who commended its production, lyrics and themes.

Background, recording and digital release

Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come is the first project released by Jesse Jagz since his departure from Chocolate City in 2012.[4] Jesse Jagz recorded over 200 songs for the album. He worked with producers Konnect, Shady Bizniz, Samklef and Guilty Beats. He also reached out to Wizkid, 9ice, Lindsey Abudei and James Maverik for features.[5] Jesse Jagz didn't feature M.I nor Ice Prince on the album because he wanted to be the only rapper on the LP.[4] In an interview posted on MADC, Jagz elaborated on the album. He said: "It’s just going to be music. With the album I just tried to push the boundary. You know what I mean? Writing, production, arrangement, engineering…I set out to just make good music. Forget about being Nigerian, forget about being in Lagos and just make some good music. I guess that’s just all. The hype and build up and everything else is just as a result of the music."[5] Jagz said he expects to receive mixed reviews when he drops the album.[5] Jagz also added that being gifted in recording and producing added to the album's depth.[5]

Promotion

To promote his second studio album, Jagz held the "Jagz Experience Hip-Hop Concert" at the New African Shrine on August 24, 2013.[6][7] He told The Punch that he decided to host his album launch concert at the Shrine for historical reasons, as well as to accommodate some of his financially unstable fans.[4]

Singles

On May 29, 2013, Jesse Jagz released the album's lead single "Redemption". Upon its release, the song was met with positive reviews. A writer for OkayAfrica said that "the song is anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."[8] The audio and visuals for "Redemption" were released simultaneously.[9]

"Bad Girl" was released on July 10, 2013 as the second single from the album. Wizkid is featured on the song's chorus. The music video for the song was uploaded onto YouTube on December 7, 2013, and ran for 4 minutes and 26 seconds. A writer for 360nobs commented on "Bad Girl"'s audio and video, saying: "It’s a classic ragga jam to whine and groove to anywhere. Jesse also sports a new look in this video – braided hair."[10][11][12]

On January 19, 2014, Jagz Nation released the music video for the album's third single "Sex & Scotch" which was directed by Mex Film Production.[13] On January 23, 2014, Jesse Jagz released an animated video for the album's fourth single "God on the Mic"; the video was directed by J.O King.[14]

Other songs and releases

On August 7, 2013, Jagz Nation released a single titled "3rd World War" featuring Grammy nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. The song was initially intended to be included on the album's deluxe edition. However, the deluxe edition of the album was never released. Instead, the song is the first single off the Heaven's Hell soundtrack.[15][16]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Nigerian Entertainment Today[17]
Tooxclusive[18]
360nobs8.5/10[19]
TayoTv8.5/10[20]

Upon its release, the album was met with generally positive reviews. A writer for 360nobs gave the album an 8.5 out of 10 rating, adding: "However this album does in the Nigerian market, there is no mistaking the fact that Jesse Jagz has truly set the bar high up for the competition this year and maybe years to come. Kudos to Jesse Jagz and everyone else who put in work on this album, especially Bolaji Williams aka Phazehop for recording this entire album, co-producing and also mixing/mastering this piece." [19]

Tayo Ayomide of Nigerian Entertainment Today gave the album 4.3 out of 5 stars, stating: "Evolution is rare in music. Many acts have tried to move to a higher realm only to fall back down to earth with a resounding thud. Jesse Ibn Abaga has found the spark that deserted him on his debut. It’s too early to speak about a classic but it is never too early to speak about greatness and this album is great. It is bold, refreshing, challenging, illuminating and genius."[17]

Ogaga Sakpaide of Tooxclusive followed with 4 out of 5 stars, adding: "Jesse Jagz has magnificently grown and evolved and shows this as he takes the music into a deeper realm compared to his debut offering ‘Jag of All Tradez’. Although it might be too soon to tag the LP using the word ‘classic’, we can confidently use it’s synonym ‘tour de force’ and crown Jesse Jagz the hottest mainstream MC in Nigeria at the moment. ‘Thy Nation Come’ in one word? Revolutionary!"[18]

Wilfred Okiche of YNaija added: "Ingenious, exciting and thrilling, ‘Jagz nation’ is a tour de force that suffers occasionally from misbegotten ideas of over-reaching. Sonically daring, the radio hits aren’t lined up in their numbers and the trips to the club are almost non-existent. Our man prefers instead to contemplate a revolution is not quite prepared to fight till the death. On ”Thy nation come’, Jesse Jagz isn’t quite God on the mic, but he makes a pretty good impression."[21]

Ronke Adepoju, a writer for TayoTv gave the album an 8.5 out of 10, concluding: "When it comes to production; the album is almost at perfection, Jagz's production went from level 2 to like double digits. No doubt he's got some party tunes but i don't think majority of Nigerians would pick up this album to listen over and over because it's totally the NOT "typical album" it's the "Why are you living" album."[20]

Accolades

Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[22] The album was also nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2014.[23]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 The Headies Best Rap Album Nominated
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year Nominated

Track listing

From JesseJagz.[3]

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Intro"  —— 1:36
2. "Burning Bush (In Memory of Hadiza Aboki)"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 4:34
3. "Bed of Roses" (featuring James Maverik)
  • Jesse Abaga
  • James Mavrik
Jesse Jagz 6:02
4. "Desire"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 4:53
5. "Where You at?"  Jesse Abaga
  • Shady Bizniz
  • Jesse Jagz
5:00
6. "Mamacita"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 4:26
7. "Sex & Scotch"  
  • Jesse Abaga
  • AyceeX
Jesse Jagz 4:19
8. "God on the Mic"  Jesse Abaga
  • Shady Bizniz
  • Jesse Jagz
3:25
9. "International"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 3:24
10. "Steady Going"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 5:02
11. "Jargo" (featuring 9ice)
  • Jesse Abaga
  • Abolore Akande
Jesse Jagz 4:27
12. "Pedal to the Floor"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 6:26
13. "Sativa Skit"  —— 0:46
14. "Sativa" (featuring Lindsey Abudei)Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 5:17
15. "After Party" (featuring Brymo)
  • Jesse Abaga
  • Olawale Ashimi
Kid Konnect 4:11
16. "Redemption"  Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz 4:25
17. "Bad Girl" (featuring Wizkid)
  • Jesse Abaga
  • Ayodeji Balogun
  • GuiltyBeatZ
  • Jesse Jagz
4:25
18. "Selassie"  Jesse Abaga
  • Samklef
  • Jesse Jagz
7:57
Total length:
 1:20:44
Notes

Personnel

  • Jesse Abaga - Primary artist, executive producer, writer, arranger, performer, composer
  • Shady Bizniz - Producer
  • Kid Konnect - Producer
  • Bolaji "Phazehop" Williams
  • GuiltyBeatZ - Producer
  • Samklef - Producer
  • Ayodeji Balogun - Featured artist, performer
  • Abolore Akande - Featured artist, performer
  • Olawale Ashimi - Featured artist, performer
  • Lindsey Abudei - Featured artist, co-performer
  • Victoria Kimani - Performer
  • AyceeX - Writer
  • James Mavrik - Writer

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Nigeria July 10, 2013 CD, Digital download Jagz Nation

References

  1. ↑ "Audio + Video:- Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Nigeriansounds. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Massive Collaboration Alert! Listen to Jesse Jagz Feat. Wizkid – Bad Girl". Bellanaija. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. 1 2 "JAGZ NATION VOL 1 TRACK LISTING & PRODUCTION CREDITS". JesseJagz. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 "I’m not at war with MI — Jesse Jagz". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Jagz Interview: "It’s Going to Be Tough For Any Artiste To Put Out An Album, After Mine Drops"". MADC. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "Jesse Jagz holds free concert, August 24 to mark new album, "Jagznation Vol1.: thy Nation Come"". Ameyaw Debrah. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  7. ↑ "Updates". Jesse Jagz. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "Jesse Jagz ‘Redemption’". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Bellanaija. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  10. ↑ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Bad Girl ft. Wizkid". Tooxclusive. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  11. ↑ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Bad Girl ft. Wizkid". 360nobs. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  12. ↑ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Bad Girl ft. Wizkid". Notjustok. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  13. ↑ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Sex & Scotch". NotjustOk. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  14. ↑ "New Jagz Nation video.". MTV Base. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
  15. ↑ "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz ft Femi Kuti – 3rd World War". Notjustok. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  16. ↑ "Audio + Video: Jesse Jagz ft. Femi Kuti – 3rd World War". 36NG. Retrieved November 2013.
  17. 1 2 "Jesse Jagz: Jagz Nation Vol. 1, Thy Nation Come [ALBUM REVIEW]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  18. 1 2 "ALBUM REVIEW: Jesse Jagz – Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come". tooxclusive. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  19. 1 2 "Jesse Jagz – "Jagz Nation, Vol 1: Thy Nation Come" Naija’s Listening E.A.R (Essential Album Review)". 360nobs. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  20. 1 2 "REVIEW: Jesse Jagz - Thy Nation Come". TayoTv. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  21. ↑ "Album review: On ‘Jagz nation volume 1: Thy nation come’, Jesse Jagz contemplates a revolution". YNaija. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  22. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  23. ↑ Ochugba, Mary (10 October 2014). "The Headies unveils 2014 nominees". Business Day. Retrieved 17 October 2014.

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