King of Queens (album)
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| Studio album by Yemi Alade | ||||
| Released | October 2, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013-2014 | |||
| Genre | R&B, afropop | |||
| Length | 70:00 | |||
| Label | Effyzzie Music Group | |||
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King of Queens is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade, released by Effyzzie Music Group on October 2, 2014. Yemi Alade collaborated with producers such as Selebobo, Sizzle Pro, Shady Bizniz, Philkeyz, Young D, GospelOnDeBeatz, Dil, OJB Jezreel, Mr Chido, Fliptyce, EL Mcee and Beat Nation. The album was preceded by three singles—"Johnny", "Tangerine" and "Kissing". It features guest appearances and skits from Bovi, R2Bees, Phyno, Chidinma, DIL, Selebobo and Diamond Platnumz. Yemi Alade promoted the album by touring several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.
The deluxe edition of King of Queens was released in November 2014, and contains French versions of songs originally performed in English. It also contains lyrics, exclusive images, music videos, tour footage and hidden tracks. Its cover art was unveiled on 21 October 2014.
Work on the album started in 2013 and continued through the third quarter of 2014. In May 2014, Effyzzie Music Group revealed the album's title and told Nigeria Entertainment Today that it would be released in July 2014. On September 9, 2014, The Daily Times of Nigeria reported that the album would be released in September.
On King of Queens, Yemi Alade explores various genre of music including reggae, R&B and afropop. She explores her versatility on "Why", a slow tempo reggae track. Yemi Alade infuses her personality on "Pose". "Duro Timi" is a R&B song with a pop undertone. On "Catch You", a slow cuddle song, Yemi Alade creates sexual rhythm and raps towards the end. "Money" is a reincarnation of "Johnny". Hausa vibes are included on "I Like". "Sugar" is an electropop song, while "Fall in Love" is a ballad that pays tribute to R&B of the 80s.
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