Reggae Blues Explained

Reggae Blues
Cover:Harrysong - Reggae Blues.png
Type:single
Artist:Harrysong featuring Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi
Released:4 August 2015
Recorded:2015
Label:Five Star
Producer:Dr. Amir
Chronology:Harrysong
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"Reggae Blues" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Harrysong. It was released on 4 August 2015, and features artists Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi.[1] A blend of reggae, and highlife,[2] the song, at The Headies 2016, was nominated for Best Collaboration, and won the Best Pop Single. It won the Collaboration of the Year at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Background

In an interview with Showtime, Harrysong shared that the inspiration for "Reggae Blues".[3]

Music video

The music video for "Reggae Blues" was released on 7 August 2015 and was directed by Adasa Cookey. It features Harrysong, along with Kcee, Olamide, Iyanya, and Orezi, performing in a bar.[4]

Accolades

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YearCategoryResult
The Headies[5]
The HeadiesBest Collaboration [6]
The HeadiesSong of the Year
Nigeria Entertainment Awards2016 Collaboration of the Year [7]

Personnel

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
Various4 August 2015digital downloadFive Star

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Badmus, Kayode. Harrysong's 'Reggae Blues' features Olamide, Iyanya, Kcee and Orezi. The Netng. 9 October 2024. 4 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Igboanugo, Ada. You won't believe what gave Harrysong the inspiration for 'Reggae blues'. YNaija. 9 October 2024. 12 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Ige, Tofarati. How I got inspiration for Reggae Blues — Harrysong. Vanguard. 9 October 2024. 12 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Ekowho, Jonathan. Iyanya, Olamide, Kcee, Orezi star in highlife 'Reggae Blues' video. Pulse Nigeria. 11 October 2024. 7 August 2015.
  5. Web site: 2016 Winners. The Headies. 11 October 2024. 18 March 2022.
  6. Web site: The Headies Awards 2016 : Complete list of Nominees. The Headies. 11 October 2024. 25 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Abraham Attah, Sarkodie, others nominated. Pulse Ghana. 11 October 2024. 17 June 2016.