Jaiye Jaiye Explained

Jaiye Jaiye
Cover:Wizkid's Jaiye Jaiye album cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti
Album:Ayo
Released:2 May 2013
Recorded:2013
Length:3:47
Producer:Sarz
Chronology:Wizkid
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Prev Year:2013
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"Jaiye Jaiye" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Ayo (2014), and features a saxophone riff by Femi Kuti. The song was produced by Sarz and mastered by Foster Zeeno.[1] [2]

Background and recording

According to a behind-the-scene video uploaded to YouTube on 13 May 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 Wizkid contacted her. When she told her brother, he agreed to work with Wizkid. Femi Kuti told Wizkid to postpone their recording session because he was busy with Nigerian Idol and other projects at the time. Wizkid and Femi Kuti ended up doing subsequent recording sessions.[3]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was released on 26 October 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 11 seconds. The video was filmed by Sesan at the New Afrika Shrine and features a creative cameo by Fela Anikulakpo Kuti.[4] [5]

On 2 October 2013, Wizkid uploaded several behind-the-scene photos of the video shoot to his Instagram account.[6] [7]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Jaiye Jaiye" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk praised the track's beat progression, Femi's saxophone riff, and Wizkid's delivery. OkayAfrica commended the singer for "riding out the brass melody and Sarz beat with his signature high-pitched croons."[8] [9]

Accolades

The music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10]

Track listing

  1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti) - 3:47
  1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Dunnie Acoustic cover) - 3:35

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Music: WizKid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti. Jaguda. 24 September 2013. 8 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140108163432/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/05/02/new-music-wizkid-jaiye-jaiye-ft-femi-kuti/. dead.
  2. Web site: 360Recommends: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti. 24 September 2013. 21 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921214818/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/360recommends-wizkid-jaiye-jaiye-ft-femi-kuti/. live.
  3. Web site: Wizkid and Femi Kuti, Jaiye-Jaiye (Behind The Scene). YouTube. 24 September 2013. 22 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130922110510/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EIYYZHK4nI. live.
  4. Web site: VIDEO: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti. Notjustok. 26 October 2013. 28 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131028013839/http://notjustok.com/2013/10/26/video-wizkid-jaiye-jaiye/. live.
  5. Web site: Wizkid releases music video for 'Jaiye Jaiye' Ft. Femi Kuti (WATCH). Africanspotlight. 26 October 2013. 28 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131028060906/http://www.africanspotlight.com/2013/10/26/wizkid-releases-music-video-for-jaiye-jaiye-ft-femi-kuti-watch/. live.
  6. Web site: Photos: Behind The Scenes At WizKid's Jaiye Jaiye Video Shoot. Jaguda. 26 October 2013. 16 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131016000729/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/10/02/photos-behind-scenes-wizkids-jaiye-jaiye-video-shoot/. live.
  7. Web site: Wizkid Shoots "Jaiye Jaiye" Video: View Behind-The-Scene Photos. Pulse Nigeria. 26 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195942/http://pulse.ng/2013/10/03/wizkid-jaiye-jaiye-video-video-shoot/. 29 October 2013. dead.
  8. Web site: Wizkid ft Femi Kuti – JAIYE JAIYE. notjustok. 24 September 2013. 29 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130929064019/http://notjustok.com/2013/05/02/wizkid-ft-femi-kuti-jaiye-jaiye/. live.
  9. Web site: Download "Jaiye Jaiye" by Wizkid feat Femi. OkayAfrica. 24 September 2013. 22 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130922105103/http://www.okayafrica.com/2013/05/02/wizkid-femi-kuti-jaiye-jaiye-download/. live.
  10. Web site: Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination . . 31 May 2014 . 1 June 2014 . Abimboye, Micheal . 5 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140605052920/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/161770-pop-duo-skuki-reject-nigerian-entertainment-awards-nomination.html . live .
  11. Web site: Femi Kuti & Wizkid's 'Jaiye Jaiye' Acoustic Cover From Newcomer Dunnie . OkayAfrica . 5 March 2014 . 24 April 2014 . Klein, Alyssa . 6 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306101600/http://www.okayafrica.com/2014/03/05/femi-kuti-wizkid-jaiye-jaiye-dunnie-acoustic-cover/ . live .

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