According to X
2015 studio album by DJ Xclusive
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According to X is the debut studio album by British-Nigerian disc jockey and record producer DJ Xclusive. It was released 29 June 2015, through Empire Mates Entertainment and Superstar DJ Xclusive, and features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, Phyno, Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Timaya, 2Face Idibia, Patoranking, Banky W., Skales, Seyi Shay, Lil Kesh, CDQ, Niyola, Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, Ajebutter22, Trafic, May D, D'Prince, Fiesta Black, Reekado Banks, Kcee, Pepenazi, Terry G, Tillaman and a skit from comedian Bovi. Production was handled by Altims, Del B, Don Jazzy, Masterkraft, Orbeat, Pheelz, Phyno, Sammy Gyang, Spellz, Studio Magic, Terry G, Tyrone, Vinnie and Xclusive himself.
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| Released | 29 June 2015 | |||
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Background and promotion
DJ Xclusive revealed the official album art and track list to the album on 25 June 2015.[2]
To promote the album, he held the All White Party, which later ended up being an annual event hosted by Xclusive. It was held on 27 June 2015 at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Lagos. Performances included of Olamide, Skales, 2Face Idibia, Iyanya, Patoranking, Banky W., Lil Kesh, and more.[3]
Singles
The album's lead single "No Time" featuring May D, Tillaman, and Skales was released on 20 February 2013. It serves as DJ Xclusive's official debut single and first official single under EME. It was produced by Tyrone and DJ Xclusive.[4] The second single, "Pangolo", features Timaya and was released on 23 August 2013. It was produced by Masterkraft.[5]
According to X's Pheelz-produced third single, "Ibebe", features Olamide and was released on 3 December 2013.[6] The fourth single off the album, "Gal Bad" features D'Prince and Wizkid and was released on 25 March 2014. Don Jazzy and Altims produced the song.[7] The fifth single, "Fantasi" features vocals and production from Terry G. It was released on 22 May 2014.[8] The album's sixth single, "Jeje" featuring Wizkid was produced by Masterkraft. It was released on 9 June 2014 with an accompanying music video directed by Sesan.[9] The seventh single off the album "Tonight" features label mates Banky W. and Niyola. Produced by Masterkraft, it was released on 29 October 2014.[10] According to X's eighth single, "Shaba" featuring Kcee and Patoranking, was initially leaked on 7 December 2014.[11] The Del B-produced single was eventually released as an official single on 12 December 2014, alongside its Adasa Cookey-directed video.[12] The ninth single, "Jam It" featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya, was released on 1 May 2015. Produced by Orbeat and DJ Xclusive, its release coincided with its music video which was directed by Cookey.[13] The album's tenth and final single "Wo Le" featuring Davido was released on 30 June 2015 and was produced by Spellz.[14]
Critical reception
Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria described According to X as "all firepower and no deep hit", highlighting its star-studded lineup and focus on dance tracks but critiquing its lack of lyrical depth and variety. While tracks like "Cash Only" stood out, the 21-track album was ultimately called "a long and increasingly boring dance journey", earning a rating of 3/5 for being "worth checking out".[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You Sabi Xclusive?" (featuring Bovi) | — | 0:53 | |
| 2. | "All I See Is Me" (featuring Phyno) | Phyno | 3:51 | |
| 3. | "Rassa" (featuring Fiesta Black) |
| Vinnie | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Jam It" (featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya) |
| Orbeat | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Tonight" (featuring Banky W. and Niyola) |
| Masterkraft | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Gal Bad" (featuring D'Prince and Wizkid) |
| 3:56 | |
| 7. | "Wo Le" (featuring Davido) |
| Spellz | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Shaba" (featuring Kcee and Patoranking) |
| Del B | 3:39 |
| 9. | "Alhaji" (featuring Tiwa Savage, Trafic, and Reekado Banks) |
| Spellz | 3:40 |
| 10. | "Ibebe" (featuring Olamide) |
| Pheelz | 2:35 |
| 11. | "Oyoyo" (featuring Burna Boy) |
| Spellz | 3:26 |
| 12. | "Party Tonight" (featuring Ajebutter22 and Seyi Shay) |
| Studio Magic | 3:10 |
| 13. | "Pangolo" (featuring Timaya) |
| Masterkraft | 3:53 |
| 14. | "Gone Are the Days" (featuring Olamide and Pepenazi) |
| Pheelz | 3:21 |
| 15. | "Jeje" (featuring Wizkid) |
| Masterkraft | 3:56 |
| 16. | "Cash Only" (featuring Sarkodie and Cassper Nyovest) |
| Masterkraft | 3:22 |
| 17. | "Fatasi" (featuring Terry G) |
| Terry G | 3:42 |
| 18. | "Dami Si" (featuring Lil Kesh and CDQ) |
| Masterkraft | 3:33 |
| 19. | "Cash Only" (remix; featuring Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, and Banky W.) |
| Masterkraft | 4:35 |
| 20. | "No Time" (featuring May D, Tillaman, and Skales) |
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| 4:49 |
| 21. | "Promise" (featuring Ice Prince) |
| Sammy Gyang | 4:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 22. | "Jam It (DJ Snoop Remix)" (featuring 2Face Idibia and Timaya) |
| DJ Snoop | 3:29 |
| 23. | "Tonight (House Remix)" (featuring Banky W., Niyola, and Tyrone) |
| Tyrone | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 83:17 | |||
Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Worldwide | 29 June 2015 | CD | EME |
| 21 September 2015 | Digital download |