Double Trouble (P-Square album)

Double Trouble
Studio album by
P-Square
Released12 September 2014 (2014-09-12)
Recorded2012–2014
Genre
LabelSquare Records
Producer
P-Square chronology
Greatest Hits
(2013) 		Double Trouble
(2014)
Singles from Double Trouble
  1. "Alingo"
    Released: 15 August 2012
  2. "Personally"
    Released: 20 June 2013
  3. "Taste the Money (Testimony)"
    Released: 11 February 2014
  4. "Ejeajo"
    Released: 29 August 2014
  5. "Shekini"
    Released: 29 August 2014
  6. "Bring It On"
    Released: 29 August 2014

Double Trouble is the sixth studio album by Nigerian duo P-Square. It was released on 12 September 2014, by Square Records.[1] The album features guest appearances from T.I., Don Jazzy, Awilo Longomba, Jermaine Jackson, and Dave Scott. Its production was handled by Vtek, Charles Duke, Mecca E, Oscar, Rudeboy, and Mr. P. Double Trouble yielded the singles "Alingo", "Personally", "Testimony", "Ejeajo", "Shekini" and "Bring It On".[2]

Background

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P-Square revealed the album art and tracklist to Double Trouble on 7 September 2014.[3]

Singles

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The album's lead single "Alingo" was released on 15 August 2012.[4] Produced by Pappi-J, it blends EDM and contemporary African sounds.[5] The music video for "Alingo", directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters, was released on 18 November 2012.[6] It won the Most Gifted African (West) Video award and was nominated for Most Gifted Video of the Year at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards.[7] Additionally, Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters received the Best Music Video award at The Headies 2013 for their work on the video.[8] On 23 January 2013, the video for "Alingo" was reported to be banned by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, however it was later confirmed not to be true.[9][10]

The second single off the album, "Personally", was released on 20 June 2013. Produced by Vtek, the music video was released on Vevo the next day. It was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters and features a cameo from Nollywood actor Osita Iheme. The video is a tribute to the late singer and dancer Michael Jackson.[11] By August 2015, the video hit 50 million views on YouTube.[12] It received a nomination for Most Gifted Dance Video at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards.[13] Double Trouble's third single "Taste the Money (Testimony)" was released on 11 February 2014.[14] Its music video was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and shot in South Africa on 8 May 2014.[15] The fourth, fifth, and sixth singles off Double Trouble were released on 29 August 2014 titled "Ejeajo" featuring T.I., "Shekini", and "Bring It On" featuring Dave Scott respectively. "Ejeajo" and "Shekini" were produced by Vtek while "Bring It On" was produced by Rudeboy.[16] The music video for "Ejeajo" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters.[17] The music video for "Shekini" was released on 17 November 2014 and was directed by Peters.[18] "Bring It On"'s music video, was released on 10 June 2015. Directed by Clarence Peters, was shot across Atlanta and South Africa.[19]

Critical reception

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Tola Sarumi of NotJustOk described Double Trouble as a largely predictable album that stays within the duo's comfort zone, with a few standout moments like "Sari Sari", "Ije Love", and "No Be Joke". While praising tracks like "Collabo" for its catchiness and "Ije Love" for its personal touch, Sarumi concluded, "On some of the tracks, the boys attempted to do some hiking in their house slippers, but it never quite feels like they step out of ‘Squareville’ as it were." The album was rated 5 out of 10.[20] Wilfred Okiche of YNaija described Double Trouble as a formulaic but enjoyable album that sticks to the duo's tried-and-true methods, blending materialistic themes with catchy beats and party-ready tracks. While lacking originality, standout moments like "Ejeajo", "Shekini", and "Zombie" showcase their potential beyond their usual comfort zone. He concluded, "Double Trouble may be worth the money spent after all."[21] Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa described Double Trouble as a heavily commercial album that prioritizes market appeal over originality, recycling past successes and trends like the Shoki dance and their own hits. While tracks like "Collabo" and "No Be Joke" stand out for their catchy execution, the album reflects P-Square's financial-minded approach to success, with Aigbokhaevbolo concluding, "P-Square’s double trouble, it so happens, is also Nigeria’s".[22]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Shekini"
Vtek3:38
2."Missing You"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Mecca E3:33
3."Bring It On" (featuring Dave Scott)
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
  • Dave Scott
Rudeboy3:59
4."MMS (Mugu Money Spender)"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Charles Duke4:20
5."Ifeoma"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Rudeboy4:07
6."Ejeajo" (featuring T.I.)
Vtek5:00
7."Collabo" (featuring Don Jazzy)
Oscar Heman-Ackah3:43
8."Ogadigide"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Charles Duke4:12
9."No Be Joke"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Vtek3:50
10."Enemy Solo" (featuring Awilo Longomba)
Vtek5:00
11."Sari Sari"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Rudeboy4:11
12."Zombie" (featuring Jermaine Jackson)
Mr P5:04
13."Ije Love"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Vtek4:11
Bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Taste the Money (Testimony)"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Rudeboy 
15."Personally"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Vtek3:14
16."Alingo"
  • P.O. Okoye
  • P.N. Okoye
Pappi-J4:31

Personnel

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  • Paul and Peter Okoye – executive production
  • Jude Engees Okoye – management, video director
  • Vtek – production, mixing, mastering
  • Charles Duke – production
  • Mecca E – production
  • Oscar – production
  • Pappi-J - production
  • George Nathaniel – mixing, mastering
  • Kelechi Amadi-Obi – photography
  • Abinibi – album art

Release history

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Country/Digital platform Date Version Format Label
12 September 2014 Standard
Square Records

References

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  1. ^ "Double Trouble by P-Square". iTunes. Apple Inc. 12 September 2014. Archived from the original on 17 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. ^ Alade, Abiodun (7 September 2014). "Nigeria: P-Square Drops Double Trouble". allAfrica. Vanguard. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  3. ^ Ofugara, Ovie (7 September 2014). "P-Square Set New Album "Double Trouble" Release Date | View Art + Tracklist". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  4. ^ Amaza, Stephen (30 November 2013). "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". 360nobs. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  5. ^ "P-Square | Single - Alingo". African Music Library. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  6. ^ Ogundele, Demola (17 November 2012). "VIDEO: P Square – Alingo". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ Amaza, Stephen (30 November 2013). "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". 360nobs. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Olamide, Phyno, Davido, Waje, Others Win Big At Headies". Channels TV. 27 December 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  9. ^ Inyang, Ifreke (23 January 2013). "NBC bans videos of Alingo, Take Banana, Shake Ur Bum Bum, others – See Full List". Daily Post. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  10. ^ "NBC, NFVCB deny ban of P Square Alingo, other music videos". Vanguard. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  11. ^ "P-Square's 'Personally' Video". Michael Jackson World Network. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  12. ^ Ebhota, Eseohe (29 August 2015). "Nigeria: 'Personally' Is First African Video to Hit Youtube 50 Million Mark". allAfrica. Daily Trust. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  13. ^ Duncan-Sotubo, Tyler (4 September 2014). "Channel O Music Video Awards 2014 Nominees List". tooXclusive. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  14. ^ Killakam (11 February 2014). "Watch P-Square's 'Taste The Money (Testimony)'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  15. ^ Amuchinwa, Tito (9 May 2014). "VIDEO: P-SQUARE – TASTE THE MONEY (TESTIMONY)". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Archived from the original on 20 July 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  16. ^ Sean, DJ (29 August 2014). "P-Square – EJEAJO ft. T.I + SHEKINI + BRING IT ON ft. Dave Scott". AceWorldTEAM. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Watch P-Square's ATL-to-Lagos Video For 'Ejeajo' ft. T.I." OkayAfrica. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  18. ^ Ofugara, Ovie (17 November 2014). "VIDEO: P-Square – Shekini". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 25 November 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  19. ^ "P-Square Share The Video For 'Bring It On' Featuring Dave Scott". OkayAfrica. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  20. ^ Sarumi, Tola (2 October 2014). "Album Review: P-Square – Double Trouble". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  21. ^ Okiche, Wilfred (19 October 2014). "Album review: On 'Double Trouble', Psquare is in it for the money". YNaija. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  22. ^ Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (2 July 2015). "P-Square – Double Trouble". Music in Africa. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
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