Jaiye Jaiye

"Jaiye Jaiye" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Ayo (2014). The song features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. It peaked at number 2 on WorldCrunch,[1] and at 6 on Haba Naija Top 10 music chart.[2] Moreover, it peaked at number 10 on Afrobreakers September 2013 chart.[3] The song was produced by Sarz and mastered by Foster Zeeno.[4][5]

"Jaiye Jaiye"
Single by Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti
from the album Ayo
ReleasedMay 2, 2013
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:47
Label
Songwriter(s)Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s)Sarz
Wizkid singles chronology
"Slow Down"
(2013)		 "Jaiye Jaiye"
(2013)		 "Only Man She Want (Remix)"
(2013)
Music video
"Jaiye Jaiye" on YouTube

Background and recording

According to a behind the scenes video uploaded onto YouTube on May 13, 2013, the recording process started when Wizkid called Yeni Kuti and asked her if she could get her brother to collaborate with him. Kuti said she was shocked and surprised when she got the call from Wizkid. When she told her brother, he agreed to work with Wizkid. Femi Kuti said he was busy with Nigerian Idol and other projects at the time; he specifically told Wizkid to postponed their recording session. Wizkid and Femi Kuti ended up doing subsequent recording sessions. Femi Kuti said he puts his best into his music and it's only right he continues to do that when the likes of Wizkid come around.[6]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was released onto YouTube on October 26, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 11 seconds. The video was shot and directed by Sesan at the shrine. It features a creative cameo from Fela Anikulakpo Kuti.[7][8]

On October 2, 2013, Wizkid uploaded several behind-the-scene photos of the video shoot onto his Instagram account.[9][10]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Jaiye Jaiye" was met with positive reviews. Ovie O of NotJustOk praised the song, adding, "Everything about this song speaks volumes. The beat progression, Femi's Sax, Wizkid's delivery… near-perfect. Wizkid is the present and the future." OkayAfrica added, "In 'Jaiye Jaiye,' Wizkid gets some staccato saxophone lines from Femi Kuti, riding out the brass melody and Sarz beat with his signature high-pitched croons." [11][12]

Accolades

The music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[13]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music Video of the Year (artist and director) Nominated

Track listing
  • Digital download
  1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti) - 3:47
  1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Dunnie Acoustic cover) - 3:35

Release history
CountryDateFormatLabel
NigeriaMay 2, 2013Digital downloadStar Boy Entertainment

References
  1. "Hit It! What's No. 1 On World's Music Charts". Worldcrunch. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  2. "Haba Naija Top 10 Music Chart – Weekend 2nd of August 2013". Haba Naija!. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  3. "SEPTEMBER 2013 AFROBREAKERS CHART". Nigerian Watch. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  4. "New Music: WizKid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti". Jaguda. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  5. "360Recommends: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti". Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  6. "Wizkid and Femi Kuti, Jaiye-Jaiye (Behind The Scene)". YouTube. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  7. "VIDEO: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti". Notjustok. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  8. "Wizkid releases music video for 'Jaiye Jaiye' Ft. Femi Kuti (WATCH)". Africanspotlight. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  9. "Photos: Behind The Scenes At WizKid's Jaiye Jaiye Video Shoot". Jaguda. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  10. "Wizkid Shoots "Jaiye Jaiye" Video: View Behind-The-Scene Photos". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  11. "Wizkid ft Femi Kuti – JAIYE JAIYE". notjustok. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  12. "Download "Jaiye Jaiye" by Wizkid feat Femi". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  13. Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  14. Klein, Alyssa (5 March 2014). "Femi Kuti & Wizkid's 'Jaiye Jaiye' Acoustic Cover From Newcomer Dunnie". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
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