King James (M.I song) explained

King James
Cover:M.I - King James cover.jpg
Type:promotional single
Artist:M.I
Recorded:2014
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Chocolate City
Producer:Jude Abaga

"King James" is a song by Nigerian rapper M.I. Written and produced by M.I himself, the song was released by Chocolate City on August 21, 2014. M.I described the song as a "non-profit project designed to create awareness and inspire social change".[1] "King James" was serviced to radio stations in Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and South Africa.[2] On the record, M.I proclaims to be the "best rapper alive".[3] [4] Critical reception to "King James" was generally mixed.

Background and lyric video

"King James" is a self adulation track with a reggae melody. Prior to its release, M.I hinted to possibly retiring.[5] It has been alleged that "King James" was indirectly directed at Olamide.[6] [7] The song's lyric video was uploaded to YouTube on August 21, 2014.[8]

Art exhibition

In a bid to promote "King James" and touch-base on a wide variety of topics, M.I held an art exhibition and leadership symposium at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speakers at the event included Akinwunmi Ambode, Audu Maikori, Toyosi Akerele and Adebola Williams. During the event, M.I said the song will not be part of his third studio album, The Chairman (2014).[9]

Critical reception

Upon release, "King James" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Oscar Okeke of Lobatan commended the song's production, brevity and flow, but rejected its lines.[10] Jim Donnett awarded the song 4.5 stars out of 5, characterizing it as "a fine brag" and saying it is "worth every word and sound". Donnett also acknowledged M.I for "reclaiming a throne that he wasn't exactly unseated from while throwing his weight around as Naija's best rapper alive".[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Akan. Joey. M.I's 'King James' Not On Upcoming Album. Pulse. 27 September 2014. 23 August 2013. 25 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140825193112/http://pulse.ng/music/pulse-exclusive-m-is-king-james-not-on-upcoming-album-id3074031.html. live.
  2. Web site: M.I Abaga – King James / Lyric VIDEO. NotjustOk. 27 September 2014. 21 August 2014. 24 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140924101606/http://notjustok.com/2014/08/21/m-i-abaga-king-james-lyric-video/. live.
  3. Web site: Nigeria: King James, Mi, Defends Rap Crown . Daily Independent . . 23 August 2014 . 27 September 2014 . 30 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140830043958/http://allafrica.com/stories/201408251374.html . live .
  4. Web site: NEW MUSIC: M.I's 'King James' . Daily Times of Nigeria . 23 August 2014 . 27 September 2014 . Opeoluwani, Akintayo . 27 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141227131227/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/new-music-mis-king-james . live .
  5. Web site: MI Abaga Releases New Single, 'King James' . Channels TV . 22 August 2014 . 27 September 2014 . 27 December 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141227133329/http://www.channelstv.com/2014/08/22/mi-abaga-releases-new-single-king-james/ . live .
  6. Web site: Nigeria: M.I Returns As King James. allAfrica.com. Vanguard. 27 September 2014. 29 August 2014. 27 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141227132207/http://allafrica.com/stories/201409010538.html. live.
  7. Web site: Alli. Tobi. Did M.I diss Olamide on King James?. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 27 September 2014. 24 August 2014. 27 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140927100158/http://thenet.ng/2014/08/did-m-i-diss-olamide-on-king-james/?. live.
  8. Web site: Opeoluwani. Akintayo. NEW VIDEO: M.I 'King James'. Daily Times of Nigeria. 27 September 2014. 25 August 2014. 27 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140827141947/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/new-video-mi-king-james. live.
  9. Web site: M.I Abaga Hosts Exhibition For King James . PM News . 5 September 2014 . 27 September 2014 . Arogundade, Funsho . 8 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140908020903/http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/09/05/m-i-abaga-hosts-exhibition-for-king-james/ . live .
  10. Web site: Okeke . Oscar . The high and low points of M.I's "King James": Music Review . Lobatan . 27 September 2014 . 22 August 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140922032940/http://lobatanafrica.com/high-low-points-m-king-james/ . 22 September 2014 .
  11. Web site: TX Review: M.I – King James + Faze – Your Daughter. Tooxclusive. 27 September 2014. 23 August 2013. 26 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026103507/http://tooxclusive.com/editorial/tx-review-m-king-james-faze-daughter/. live.

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