Chop My Money Explained

Chop My Money
Cover:P-Square Chop My Money Official Album Artwork.jpg
Type:single
Artist:P-Square featuring Akon and May D
Released:23 February 2012
Recorded:2011–12
Genre:Afropop
Length:4:32
Label:Square Records
Producer:Fliptyce[1]
Chronology:P-Square
Next Title:Beautiful Onyinye
Next Year:2012

"Chop My Money" is a song by Nigerian duo P-Square, featuring additional vocals from Akon and May D. The song originally appeared on their fifth studio album, The Invasion (2011), and was recorded shortly after P-Square signed a partnership deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik. The music video for "Chop My Money" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Ben Marc.[2] [3]

Background and recording

"Chop My Money" loosely translates to Spend My Money. In an interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, the duo were asked about their collaboration with Akon and how it came about. They said they've known Akon for several years and their collaboration with him was an easy transition.[4]

Live performances

On August 26, 2012, P-Square performed "Chop My Money" at the Love AfroBeats Festival, a concert they headlined. The duo also performed the song to a sold out crowd at the HMV Apollo.[5]

Accolades

"Chop My Money" was nominated for Best Pop Single, Best Collabo and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.[6]

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2012The HeadiesBest Pop Single
Best Collabo
Song of the Year

Track listing and covers

Digital download
  1. "Chop My Money" (P-Square, Akon and May D) – 4:32
  2. "Chop My Money" (cover by Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago bluegrass band)[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 10 Hottest Producers in Nigeria. NotjustOk. 25 January 2015. 4 October 2013.
  2. Web site: VIDEO: P-Square – Chop My Money ft AKON & May D. Notjustok. 22 August 2013.
  3. Web site: Chop My Money Ft Akon, May D. Iroking. 22 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20121006202022/http://iroking.com/track/5943/chop-my-money-ft-akon-may-d. 6 October 2012. dead.
  4. P-Square . 2012 . Westwood – P-Square 'Chop my money' . youtube . 5:41. YouTube . London.
  5. Web site: P-Square 'Love AfroBeats Festival 2012' with Wande Coal, May D. Nigerianmusicnetwork. 22 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131109052314/http://www.nigeriamusicnetwork.com/articles/read-p-square-love-afrobeats-festival-2012-with-wande-coal-may-d_113.html. 9 November 2013. dead.
  6. Web site: Psquare, Wizkid, Vector emerge top winners at The Headies 2012 . Nigerian Entertainment Today . 21 October 2012 . 10 February 2014 . Alonge, Osagie . https://web.archive.org/web/20140214004859/http://thenet.ng/2012/10/psquare-wizkid-vector-emerge-top-winners-at-the-headies-2012/ . 14 February 2014 . dead .
  7. Web site: Boyd. Clark. How a Chicago bluegrass band rocked Nigeria's music scene. PRI. 28 August 2014. 27 August 2012.