The Baddest (Davido album)

The Baddest
Studio album by Davido
Released 2016
Recorded 2014–2015
Genre Hip hop, afropop, afrobeat
Label HKN Music
Producer

Executive producers

  • David Adeleke

Additional producers

Davido chronology
Omo Baba Olowo
(2012)		 The Baddest
(2015)
Singles from The Baddest
  1. "Owo Ni Koko"
    Released: November 19, 2014[1]
  2. "The Sound"
    Released: January 30, 2015[2]
  3. "Fans Mi"
    Released: June 9, 2015[3]
  4. "Dodo"
    Released: September 21, 2015

The Baddest, stylized as O.B.O The Baddest, is an upcoming studio album by Nigerian afropop singer and songwriter Davido.[4] It is the singer's second overall album and the follow up to his debut LP, Omo Baba Olowo (2012). The album, which was originally scheduled to be released on 8 June 2015, was later postponed to 2016.[5] Preceding the album's release were the singles "Gobe", "Skelewu", "Aye and "Tchelete" which were enlisted as bonus tracks.[6] As the executive producer of the album, Davido collaborated with other producers like Shizzi, J Fem, Uhuru, Kid Dominant, Young Jonn, Del B, Puffy Tee and P2J.[7] The album, which was preceded by the release of three singles, features guest appearances from Meek Mill, Don Jazzy, Runtown, Timaya, Trey Songz, Wale, P-Square and Akon.[8]

Promotion

To promote the album, Davido released several singles and went on to launch his clothing line and headlined several concerts.[9][10] On 30 April 2015, he released "Tchelete" which features vocals from South African duo Mafikizolo; he also went on to release promotional tracks like "Owo Ni Koko" and "The Sound". On 30 May 2015, Davido took to Twitter to announce that the album launch and concert will hold in the U.K on 25 September 2015.[11]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Owo Ni Koko"  David AdelekeJ Fem 3:52
2. "Chillin'" (featuring Naeto C & Runtown)
  • David Adeleke
  • Alianue Akon Thiam
  • Douglas Jack
Shizzi unknown
3. "Biggest Backside" (featuring B-Red)
  • David Adeleke
  • Bayo Adeleke
Young John unknown
4. "Laleyi (Tonight)"  David AdelekeShizzi unknown
5. "Fans Mi" (featuring Meek Mill)
  • David Adeleke
  • Robert Rahmeek Williams
Shizzi 4:16
6. "Kekwanu" (featuring Timaya)
  • David Adeleke
  • Enetimi Alfred Odon
Shizzi unknown
7. "Shayo Galore" (featuring Don Jazzy)
  • David Adeleke
  • Michael Collins
Don Jazzy unknown
8. "Secret Agenda" (featuring P-Square)
  • David Adeleke
  • Peter Okoye
  • Paul Okoye
Puffy Tee unknown
9. "Won Le Ba" (featuring Wale)
  • David Adeleke
  • Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Shizzi unknown
10. "Wetin U Say?" (featuring Trey Songz)
  • David Adeleke
  • Tremaine Aldon Neverson
P2J unknown
11. "Get To You"  David AdelekeP2J unknown
12. "All Fingers"  David AdelekeShizzi unknown
13. "New York City"  David AdelekeShizzi unknown
14. "Dodo"  David AdelekeKid Dominant unknown
15. "The Sound" (featuring Uhuru & DJ Bucks)
  • David Adeleke
  • Uhuru
  • DJ Bucks
Shizzi & Uhuru 3:41
16. "Share My Blessings"  David AdelekeShizzi unknown
17. "Embargo"  David AdelekeSpellz unknown
18. "Package"  David AdelekeDel' B unknown
19. "Galilee"  David AdelekeShizzi unknown

References

  1. ↑ The Chef (19 November 2014). "MUSIC: Davido – Owo Ni Koko". 360Nobs. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Davido – The Sound ft. Uhuru, DJ Buckz". notJustOk. 30 January 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Davido – "Fans Mi" ft. Meek Mill". tooXclusive. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Joey Akan (14 April 2015). "HKN star unveils tracklist for new album". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "VIDEO: Davido Explains “B.A.D.D.E.S.T” Album Delay". NotJustOk. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Is This The Tracklist For Davido’s "The Baddest" Sophomore Album?". notJustOk. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Jelili Salawu (14 April 2015). "FULL Tracklist For Davido’s "The Baddest" Album". HipHop Naija. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  8. ↑ Teaponpi (14 April 2015). "Unofficial Davido "OBO Baddest" Album Tracklist features Akon, TreySongz, MeekMill, Wale". TayoTV. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  9. ↑ Funke Adebisi (1 June 2015). "Davido Announces His "O.B.O Baddest" UK Album Launch And Tour". The Sheet. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  10. ↑ Khaleed Dambazau (26 June 2015). "PHOTOS: Davido Launches ‘O.B.O’ Clothing Line". The Sheet. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  11. ↑ Dayo Showemimo (30 May 2015). "Davido to hold album launch concert in London". The Net. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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