Personally (P-Square song)

"Personally"
Single by P-Square
from the album Double Trouble
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre R&B, Afropop, Dance
Length 3:14
Label Square Records
Writer(s) P-Square
P-Square singles chronology
"Alingo"
(2012)		 "Personally"
(2013)		 "Testimony (Taste the Money)"
(2014)
Music video
"Personally" on YouTube

"Personally" is a song by Nigerian R&B duo P-Square, released as the second single from their sixth studio album Double Trouble (2014).[1] The music video, directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters, was uploaded onto Vevo on June 21, 2013. It features a cameo appearance from Osita Iheme.[2] Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from many people who were addicted to its catchy beats and lyrical rhyme schemes. As of February 2015, the music video has eclipsed the 37 million views mark on Vevo. "Personally" claimed the number 1 spot on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 Chart from August 10 through August 22 2013.[3]

Musical influences

P-Square paid tribute to Michael Jackson who inspired them to dance, sing, and write songs. Moreover, they dedicated the music video to him, adding: "He lives on and inspires us Personally".[4]

Thank you appreciation

In a thank you video to the duo, Jermaine Jackson said: "It’s not everyday that a phenomenal band comes along…..Psquare, they are absolutely sensational with the showmanship, the singing, the dancing.." [5][6][7]

Accolades

P-Square was nominated for "Best International Performance" at the 2013 Soul Train Music Awards for "Personally".[8] "Personally" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.[9] The music video for "Personally" was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[10] The music video for "Personally" was also nominated for Most Gifted Dance at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards.[11]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Dance Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Music Video of the year (artist & director) Nominated
MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 Song of the Year Nominated
2013 Soul Train Music Awards Best International Performance Nominated

Track listing

Digital single
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Personally"  P-Square 3:14
2. "Personally (Instrumental)"  ———— 3:12

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
France (SNEP)[12] 104

Video release history

Country Date Format Label
Worldwide June 21, 2013 Digital download Square Records

iTunes release history[13]

Country Date Format Label
Worldwide June 21, 2013 Digital download Square Records

References

  1. ↑ "Personally by P Square". iTunes. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "P-Square ‘Personally’". Okay Africa. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Pop Duo P-Square’s "Personally" Claims the No. 1 Spot on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Chart-DJ Xclusive Co-Hosts". Bellanaija. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "P-Square’s ‘Personally’ Tribute To Michael". The Michael Jackson World Network. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Personally video: I want to meet PSquare, says Jermaine Jackson". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Michael Jackson’s Brother, Jermaine Appreciates P-Square On The Tribute Song ‘Personally’". 360nobs. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  7. ↑ "VIDEO: Jermaine Jackson Speaks on P-Square’s Personally Tribute to Michael Jackson". Naijamayor. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "2013 Soul Train Awards nominations". Rollingout. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  9. ↑ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  10. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  11. ↑ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  12. ↑ "Lescharts.com – P-Square – Personally" (in French). Les classement single.
  13. ↑ "Personally single". iTunes. Retrieved 23 August 2013.