Double Trouble (P-Square album)

P-Square revealed the album's cover art and track list on 7 September 2014.^[3] The album features contributions from T.I., Don Jazzy, Awilo Longomba, Jermaine Jackson, and Dave Scott. Its production was handled by Vtek, Charles Duke, Mecca E, Oscar, Rudeboy, and Mr. P.

The bonus track "Alingo" was released on 15 August 2012.^[4] It was produced by Pappi-J and blends EDM with contemporary African sounds.^[5] The music video for "Alingo" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters.^[6] It won Most Gifted African (West) Video and was nominated for Most Gifted Video of the Year at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards.^[7] Okoye and Peters won the Best Music Video award at The Headies 2013 for "Alingo".^[8] On 23 January 2013, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the music video for "Alingo", along with videos of other popular tracks.^[9][10]

The bonus track "Personally", which Vtek produced, was released on 20 June 2013. The song's accompanying music video was released on Vevo the following day. Directed by Okoye and Peters, the video pays tribute to American singer Michael Jackson and features a cameo appearance by Nollywood actor Osita Iheme.^[11] As of August 2015, the video has surpassed 50 million views on YouTube, and was nominated for Most Gifted Dance Video at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards.^[12][13] "Taste the Money (Testimony)", another bonus track, was released on 11 February 2014.^[14] The music video for "Taste the Money (Testimony)" was directed by Okoye and filmed in South Africa on 8 May 2014.^[15]

The album's first three singles, "Ejeajo", "Shekini", and "Bring It On", were simultaneously released on 29 August 2014.^[16] The lead single, "Ejeajo", was produced by Vtek and features a rap verse by American rapper T.I. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Okoye and Peters.^[17] The second single, "Shekini", was also produced by Vtek; its music video was directed by Peters and released on 17 November 2014.^[18] The third single, "Bring It On", was produced by Rudeboy and features vocals by Dave Scott. The song's music video was directed by Peters and filmed in Atlanta and South Africa.^[19]

Don Jazzy lent vocals to the album's fourth single, "Collabo", which was released on September 12, 2014. The song was released concurrently with the album.^[20] Produced by Oscar Heman-Ackah, the track made its debut on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten chart, peaking at number five.^[21] The accompanying music video for "Collabo" was filmed in Cape Town and directed by Okoye and Peters. The video surpassed one million views on YouTube within two weeks of its release.^[22]

Double Trouble received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Tola Sarumi of NotJustOk gave the album a rating of 6 out of 10, describing it as a largely predictable record that stays within the duo's comfort zone. Sarumi highlighted "Sari Sari", "Ije Love", and "No Be Joke" as standout tracks, and praised "Collabo" for its catchiness and "Ije Love" for its personal touch.^[23] In a review for YNaija, Wilfred Okiche described Double Trouble as a formulaic but enjoyable album that sticks to the duo's tried-and-true methods, blending materialistic themes with catchy beats and party-ready tracks.^[24]

A writer for Jaguda, who goes by the moniker Angry Mob, rated the album 3 out of 10. He panned the production and P-Square's songwriting and creative skills. Angry Mob characterized the album as "formulaic, unimaginative, and lyrically shallow", and believes it is "abysmally dismal".^[25] Writing for Music in Africa, Oris Aigbokhaevbolo described Double Trouble as a commercial album that prioritizes market appeal over originality, recycling past successes and trends like the Shoki dance and their own hits.^[26]

Double Trouble was nominated for Album of the Year and Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2015.^[27] It was also nominated for Album of the Year at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards.^[28]