Super Sun Explained

Super Sun
Type:Studio
Artist:Bez
Cover:Super Sun album cover.png
Recorded:Lagos, Nigeria
Genre:Alternative soul
Label:Cobhams Asuquo Music Production
Producer:Cobhams Asuquo

Super Sun is the debut studio album by Nigerian alternative soul artist Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula, also known as Bez. It was released via Cobhams Asuquo’s label CAMP in July 2011.

Two singles "Stop Pretending" and "Zuciya Daya" (en: Whole Heart) were released through the Hennessy Artistry series platform in 2009. This helped to promote the album, which was eventually released two years later. The album did well in the market, though it was hard to measure sales due to the uniqueness of the industry in Nigeria. However, Universal Music Publishing South Africa has licensed it territorially.[1]

The album's title was chosen as a reflection of Bez's words as he stated "..everybody wants to be a super star, but they've never know what kind they want to be. I want to be The Super Sun, it’s the most unique star that gives warmth, life, energy and light".

Overview

A few years before the album's release, Bez signed a contract with Cobhams Asuquo Music Productions (CAMP) with the help of producer and record label owner Cobhams Asuquo. Afterwards, he was featured as the opening act for international stars such as Aṣa, Angie Stone and Yolanda Adams. Bez also performed at events such as the Lagos Jazz Series, as well as alongside top music acts like Nneka, 2face, Mike Aremu, and South African-based Judith Sephuma.[2]

Recording

Seven songs on the album were mixed by five-time Grammy nominated mixing engineer, Ryan West. He is best known for doing hip-hop and R&B mixes for Rihanna, Eminem, Jay Z, T.I., and Usher. Nicolas Mollard, a well known French guitarist and member of Aṣa’s band, played guitar on the song "Technically". Cobhams Asuquo produced most of the song, while Olaitan Dada assisted on a few of them.[3]

Release

Super Sun was released in 2011, and includes the single "Stupid Song". The Boston Globe placed it at number 3 on its list of World music’s top albums of 2011, calling Bez a "superb alternative-soul singer".[4] Connect Nigeria called it "unusual and just a perfect blend for a debut album"[5]

Super Sun was released digitally on iTunes on 24 July 2011.[6]

Accolades

Super Sun was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album at the 2012 edition of The Headies.[7]

Track listing

The following is the album's track listing.[8] All songs were produced by Cobhams Asuquo.

Personnel

Complete list of personnel include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bez Idakula Signs Music and Publishing Deal with Universal . Jaguda . 28 June 2012 . 24 January 2014.
  2. Web site: Bez Set To Release Debut Album July 2011 . The Nigerian Entertainment Today . 24 June 2011 . 22 January 2014 . Alonge, Osagie.
  3. Web site: BN Exclusive: Bez’s ‘Super Sun’ is here! – And You Get To Hear it First! . Bella Naija . 21 July 2011 . 22 January 2014 . L., Jibola.
  4. News: Mitter. Siddhartha. World music’s top albums of 2011. Boston Globe. December 18, 2011.
  5. Web site: CN Music Review: Bez "Super Sun" Album. Connect Nigeria. July 28, 2011.
  6. Web site: Super Sun - Bez . iTunes . 24 July 2011 . 24 January 2014.
  7. Web site: Psquare, Bez lead Headies 2012 nominees list . . 28 August 2012 . 10 February 2014 . Mgbolu, Charles.
  8. Web site: Bez - Super Sun . Amazon . 22 January 2014.

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