Wasn't expecting that, but "Bambi" is a beautiful song. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Shopping. It was released on December 21, 2015 by Wondaland Records and Epic Records as the lead single from his debut studio album, The Chief (2017). Label: Epic ‎– 88985303062, Wondaland Records ‎– 88985303062, Sony Music ‎– 88985303062. Just as Jidenna uses hip-hop music to convey the story of an immigrant, he reaches across the globe to pull from seemingly disparate genres as he tells his tales.While The Chief sets him up for a more focused sophomore effort, Jidenna’s genre-hopping album is … And that’s the only thing about Jidenna and The Chief – if anything he’s maybe a bit too diverse on here. "[13] Elias Leight of Pitchfork said, A versatile dandy, Jidenna tries on many different musical styles with his debut album—but all that changing quickly grows tiresome. Format: CD, Album. Roman GianArthur) - Single by Jidenna on Apple Music", "Little Bit More - Single by Jidenna on Apple Music", "The Let Out (feat. But in his efforts to break out of one-hit-wonder-dom and demonstrate a wide range on his debut album The Chief, Jidenna sometimes comes off as … The album's artwork pays homage to Boz Scaggs' 1980 album Middle Man. Chief Don't Run (feat. "Long Live the Chief" is a song recorded by American rapper Jidenna. "Long Live the Chief" is a song recorded by American rapper Jidenna. The Chief is Jidenna’s debut studio album released on the 17th February 2017. And he sings. The track was produced by Best Kept Secret. In a way, he's a Kid Creole for the 2010s, mixing and matching old and new cross-continental sounds with a twinkle in his eye, a glide in his stride, and a special knack for storybook-style narration. [2] It features guest appearances from fellow label mates Roman GianArthur, Nana Kwabena, Janelle Monáe and St. Beauty. Metacritic Music Reviews, The Chief by Jidenna, The debut full-length release for the R&B/hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Roman … Hip-hop newcomer Jidenna delivers an ambitious, enjoyable debut album with ‘The Chief.’ Jidenna first created a buzz back in 2015 with a single entitled “Classic Man.” After experiencing success generated from the single, the newcomer sort of faded into the background. "[17], The Chief debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200, selling 13,312 album equivalent units, and 8,387 pure album copies in the first week. Nearly two years after breaking out onto the music scene with the smash hit “Classic Man,” Jidenna’s finally ready to share with the world his long awaited debut album THE CHIEF, which has seen several setbacks since first announced back in December of 2015.Containing 14 tracks in total, the album features guest appearances from Roman, Janelle Monae, Nana Kwabena, St. Beauty, and more. 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The Chief is the debut studio album by Nigerian-American hip hop recording artist Jidenna, … “The Chief” is worldly born two days ago, on Feb 17 and hosts couple of nice collaborations besides the hyper-addictive “Chief Don`t Run” and “Long Live The Chief”. The album starts by telling a story of sorts from track 1-4, and then that kind of falls away towards the middle, and by the end we get pop fillers like “Some Kind of Way” and also the hidden gem of the record; the laid back, 90s Jay-Z -style rap song, “White N*ggas”. I happily play it all the way through with no skipping tracks. ‎–. As strikingly confident as it is unpredictable (check the night and day trap twin-pack that is “Helicopters / Beware”), The Chief mines everything from dancehall (“Some Kind of Way”) to Jidenna’s Nigerian ancestry (staff-raising battle-cry “Long Live The Chief”) to … About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Jidenna drops his debut album at last, featuring 14 tracks and released through Janelle Monae`s label “Wondaland”, a portion of Epic Records. 14 tracks (57:30). The fourth single from the album, called "The Let Out" was released on February 3, 2017. But The Chief doesn’t deliver a cohesive message, as the rest of the album is peppered with songs aimed at radio dominance like Trampoline,” “Bambi,” and “Little Bit More”. The track was produced by Best Kept Secret. [4] The track was produced by Best Kept Secret. Tap to unmute. "Knickers" and "Extraordinaire" were released on December 21, 2015, alongside "Long Live the Chief", but did not make the final cut on the album.[8][9]. [3] It garnered positive reviews from critics for its globe-trotting, genre-hopping production and showcasing Jidenna's charismatic delivery and knack for narrative storytelling. [7] The song features guest vocals from Southern hip hop rapper Quavo from the hip hop group Migos, although Quavo is not featured on the album version. Watch later. Jidenna is preparing to drop his debut album The Chief on Feb. 17. 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The Chief debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200 and spawned four singles: "Long Live the Chief", "Chief Don't Run", "Little Bit More" and "The Let Out". Since the release of his breakout single "Classic Man" in 2015, American-born, Nigerian-raised rapper-singer Jidenna has been flying by the seat of … [20], "Review: Jidenna's "The Chief" Blends Genres But Lacks Cohesiveness", "Jidenna Announces Release Date For Debut Album "The Chief, "Jidenna Presents Debut Album at L.A. A performance of "Long Live The Chief" was presented as a sound check during the opening of S01E05 of Luke Cage. [6] The track was produced by Roman GianArthur, Nana Kwabena and Mark Williams. And he sings. [10] The song was produced by Jidenna himself and Nate "Rocket" Wonder. This 2010s hip hop song–related article is a stub. Copy link. On October 13, 2016, Jidenna performed the song on The Daily Show.[2]. The third single from the album, called "Little Bit More" was released on July 4, 2016. "[19] Eric Diep of HipHopDX said, "While The Chief sets him up for a more focused second effort, Jidenna’s genre-hopping album is merely a sliver of his versatility as an entertainer. 2017 プレビュー ソング 時間 A Bull's Tale 1 4:56 プレビュー Chief Don't Run (feat. "[14] Preezy of XXL said, "The project gives Jidenna an identity that any artist aspires to: someone who makes pretty damn good music. [12] Erin Lowers of Exclaim! Jidenna himself has used the “chief” label since the mid-00s, and the term is a favorite of his Fear and Fancy Social Club. Jidenna - Bambi - YouTube. Info. Today (Feb. 7), the 31-year-old artist shares the project's cover art along with a teaser video. Jidenna. The song's accompanying music video premiered on December 10, 2015, on Jidenna's YouTube account. On The Chief, Jidenna is accompanied most frequently by "Classic Man" co-producers Nana Kwabena (ten tracks) and Nate "Rocket" Wonder (three), with an additional supporting cast of over a dozen, from Hit-Boy to Andrew Horowitz. It was supported by Chief Don’t Run, the infectious Little Bit More, The Let Out & the shrill banger Jidenna ‎– The Chief. The lead single from the album, called "Long Live the Chief" was released on December 21, 2015. said, "Just as Jidenna uses hip-hop music to convey the story of an immigrant, he reaches across the globe to pull from seemingly disparate genres as he tells his tales. Wasn't expecting that, but "Bambi" is a beautiful song. "[5] The track was produced by Nana Kwabena, Nate Wonder, Mark Williams and Volta. Surprisingly, Jidenna makes it work, commanding the listener's attention from start to finish. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 73, based on 9 reviews. Listen free to Jidenna – The Chief (A Bull's Tale, Chief Don't Run and more). On May 17, 2017 Jidenna announced that he was going on his 24-city "Long Live the Chief Tour" for the summer to support the record, beginning on July 20 in Raleigh, North Carolina and finishing up in Vancouver on August 27. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. The album's first promotional single, "Bambi", was released on February 9, 2017. Jidenna - Long Live The Chief - Vevo dscvr (Live) - YouTube Jidenna Theodore Mobisson (born May 4, 1985), better known mononymously as Jidenna, is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Roman GianArthur) by Jidenna published on 2016-06-25T12:37:52Z Jidenna's poetry is careful and intellectual. "[1] Andy Kellman of AllMusic said, "What's thrown, including tepid trap beats, passable tropical pop-house, and overly fanciful retro-contemporary touches, doesn't always stick, yet Jidenna's charismatic flair and sharp writing make almost all of it entertaining, rarely dull. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The track was produced by Nana Kwabena. [11], The Chief received generally positive reviews from music critics. Captain is finally in the building and salutations may begin! Listening Party", "Long Live the Chief - Single by Jidenna on Apple Music", "Chief Don't Run (feat. vrbo.com. In 2015, Jidenna released two singles, "Classic Man" and "Yoga", promoting Janelle Monáe's label Wondaland …