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No Bad Songz
Studio album by
Kizz Daniel
Released30 November 2018
GenreAfropop[1]
Length59:15
LabelFlyboy
Producer
Kizz Daniel chronology
New Era
(2016) 		No Bad Songz
(2018) 		King of Love
(2020)
Singles from No Bad Songz
  1. "No Do"
    Released: 1 December 2017
  2. "One Ticket"
    Released: 2 November 2018
  3. "Madu"
    Released: 8 February 2019
  4. "Poko"
    Released: 26 April 2019

No Bad Songz is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 30 November 2018 through Flyboy I.N.C, and features guest appearances from Davido, Diplo, Diamond Platnumz, Sarkodie, Nasty C, Wretch 32, Demmie Vee, Philkeyz, and DJ Xclusive. Production was handled by Pheelz, Jay Pizzle, Philkeyz, Diplo, M.O.G Beatz, Major Bangz, Lussh, Magicsticks, DJ Coublon, Runtinz, and Killertunes. It serves as the follow-up to Kizz Daniel's debut, New Era (2016).

Background

No Bad Songz was the first album Daniel released ever since he got departed from his old label G-Worldwide Entertainment, and founded his current label Flyboy I.N.C. The title and artwork for the album was revealed on 30 July 2018.[2] He revealed the tracklist to the album on 24 August 2018, although the tracklist today features rearranged and replaced tracks.[3]

Singles

The album's lead single "No Do" was released on 1 December 2017, as the first song Kizz Daniel released after being dropped from G-Worldwide, his previous label, from contractual reasons. At the time of this song's release, he was still performing under the name Kiss Daniel. "No Do" was produced by Philkeyz.[4] The second single off the album, "One Ticket," features Davido and was released on 2 November 2018. Major Bangz produced the song.[5] The Lussh-produced third single "Madu" was released on 8 February 2019 alongside its music video with stars actress Beverly Osu and was directed by Aje Filmworks.[6] The fourth single "Poko" was released on 26 April 2019 and produced by M.O.G Beatz. Its accompanying music video was directed by Clarence Peters.[7][8]

Critical reception

Debola Abimbolu of the Native praised Kizz Daniel for showcasing his Afropop versatility and catchy melodies in his review of No Bad Songz. He noted that while the album explored themes of love and paranoia, it was the collaboration with artists like Nasty C and Wretch 32 that added a fresh dimension. Abimbolu highlighted tracks like "Poko" and "Ikwe" for their dancefloor appeal, stating, "The drum riff on ‘Ikwe’ is primed to charm listeners to their feet."[1]

Accolades

No Bad Songz was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album and Album of the Year at the 2019 edition of the Headies.[9]

Track listing

No Bad Songz track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gods"
3:00
2."No Do"
  • Anidugbe
  • Philip Chukwuka
Philkeyz2:31
3."Tere" (featuring Diamond Platnumz)
Magicsticks3:48
4."One Ticket" (featuring Davido)
Major Bangz3:28
5."Oyibe"
  • Anidugbe
  • Otaniyen-Uwa Daniel
Killertunes2:22
6."Time No Dey"
  • Anidugbe
  • Temitayo
Magicsticks2:49
7."Maye"AnidugbeDJ Coublon3:07
8."Bad" (featuring Wretch 32)
Major Bangz3:11
9."Ghetto" (featuring Nasty C)
Philkeyz2:48
10."Somebody Dey" (featuring DJ Xclusive and Demmie Vee)
Killertunes2:44
11."Ayee"
  • Anidugbe
  • Ayotunde Tundaylawal
Lussh3:21
12."Happy"
Pheelz2:44
13."Ja"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba Ugochukwu
DJ Coublon2:23
14."Madu"
  • Anidugbe
  • Tundaylawal
Lussh2:41
15."Poko"
M.O.G Beatz2:49
16."Ikwe" (featuring Diplo)
  • Anidugbe
  • Maxime Picard
  • Clément Picard
  • Thomas Pentz
  • Joshua Osajiokwoeh
2:54
17."Nesesari" (featuring Philkeyz)
  • Anidugbe
  • Chukwuka
Philkeyz2:58
18."Over"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba
DJ Coublon3:13
19."Kojo" (featuring Sarkodie)
Philkeyz3:24
20."Tobi"
  • Anidugbe
  • Akwuba
DJ Coublon2:51
Total length:59:15

Personnel

Production and engineering

  • Runtinz - producer (track 1)
  • Philkeyz - producer (track 2, 9, 17, 19)
  • Magicsticks - producer (track 3, 6)
  • Major Bangz - producer (track 4, 8)
  • Killertunes - producer (track 5, 10)
  • DJ Coublon - producer (track 7, 13, 18, 20)
  • Lussh - producer (track 11, 14)
  • Pheelz - producer (track 12)
  • M.O.G Beatz - producer (track 15)
  • Jay Pizzle - producer (track 16)
  • Diplo - producer (track 16)
  • Swaps - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20)
  • Smyle - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 2 and 17)
  • STG - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 11)
  • Suka Sounds - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 14)
  • Zeeno Foster - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 15)
  • Ricky - mixing engineer, mastering engineer (track 15)

Release history

Release history and formats for No Bad Songz
Region Date Format Label
Various 30 November 2018
Flyboy

References

  1. ^ a b Abimbolu, Debola (11 December 2018). "Essentials: 'No Bad Songz' by Kizz Daniel". The Native. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Kizz Daniel announces title and artwork for sophomore album, 'No Bad Songz'". The Native. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  3. ^ Oguzie, Adaeze (24 August 2018). "Kizz Daniel Unveils Tracklist For Sophomore Album, No Bad Songz". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ Abimbolu, Debola (4 December 2017). "Kiss Daniel launches Flyboy I.N.C label and debuts with new single, "No Do"". The Native. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Watch Kizz Daniel and Davido link up for their second collaboration "One Ticket"". The Native. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  6. ^ Ohunyon, Ehis (8 February 2019). "Watch Kizz Daniel's sensual visuals for 'Madu' starring Beverly Osu". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  7. ^ Alake, Motolani (26 April 2019). "Ji Masun! Kizz Daniel continues 'his pursuit in video for 'Poko'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  8. ^ Abimbolu, Debola (29 April 2019). "Watch the music video for Kizz Daniel's "Poko"". The Native. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners". Vanguard. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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