Reggae Blues
2015 single by 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.
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| Single by Harrysong featuring KCee, Olamide, Iyanya and Orezi | ||||
| Released | 4 August 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:50 | |||
| Label | Five Star | |||
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| Producer | Dr. Amir | |||
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| "Reggae Blues" on YouTube | ||||
Background
In an interview with Showtime, Harrysong shared that the inspiration for "Reggae Blues" was him thinking of new ways to entertain his fans.[3] According to Nigerian Entertainment Today, it took Harrysong five weeks to get all the artists together.[4]
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.[5]
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| The Headies 2016 | 2016 | Best Pop Single | Won | [6] |
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Song of the Year | ||||
| tooXclusive Awards 2015 | Best Street-Hop Track | [8] | ||
| 2015 Nigeria Music Video Awards | Best Highlife Video | Won | [9] | |
| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [10] | |
| 2016 City People Entertainment Awards | Popular Song of the Year | Won | [11] | |
| Best Collabo of the Year | Nominated | [12] | ||
| MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 | Song of the Year | [13] | ||
| 2016 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival | Best Collaboration | [14] | ||
| COSON Song Awards 2015 | 2015 | Most Uncommon Song | [15] |
Personnel
- Harrison Tare Okiri - vocals, writing
- Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo - vocals, writing
- Olamide Gbenga Adedeji - vocals, writing
- Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk - vocals, writing
- Esegine Allen - vocals, writing
- Dr. Amir - production
- Zeeno Foster - mixing, mastering
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 4 August 2015 | Digital download | Five Star |