Redemption (Jesse Jagz song)
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| "Redemption" | ||||
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| Single by Jesse Jagz | ||||
| from the album Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Jagz Nation | |||
| Songwriter | Jesse Abaga | |||
| Producer | Jesse Jagz | |||
| Jesse Jagz singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Redemption" on YouTube | ||||
"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come (2013). The song is the first single that Jesse Jagz put out after leaving Chocolate City.[1][2]
MEX films filmed the music video for "Redemption" at Samklef's Lagos studio. The video was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds.[3][4][5]
Critical reception
"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk commended Jesse Jagz for "delivering conscious dancehall music" and said the rapper was inspired by other Jamaican acts.[6] OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen."[8] Pulse Nigeria's Joey Akan commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.[9]