Redemption (Jesse Jagz song)

"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come (2013). The song was written and produced by Jesse Jagz and is the first single released after his exit from Chocolate City.[1][2]

"Redemption"
Single by Jesse Jagz
from the album Jagz Nation, Vol.1. Thy Nation Come
ReleasedMay 29, 2013
Recorded2013
GenreReggae, dancehall, hip-hop
Length4:25
LabelJagz Nation
Songwriter(s)Jesse Abaga
Producer(s)Jesse Jagz
Jesse Jagz singles chronology
"Murder Dem"
(2012)		 "Redemption"
(2013)		 "3rd World War"
(2013)
Music video
"Redemption" on YouTube

Music video

The music video for "Redemption" was shot by MEX films at Samklef's studio in Lagos. It was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds.[3][4][5]

A still from Jesse Jagz's "Redemption" video depicting the release of the music video on May 29, 2013, as well as the celebration of Nigeria's annual Democracy Day.

Critical reception

"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk praised Jesse Jagz for getting inspiration from top Jamaican acts "to deliver conscious dancehall music."[6] A writer for OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen."[8] A writer for Pulse Nigeria commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.[9]

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Redemption"Jesse AbagaJesse Jagz4:25

Audio and video release history
RegionDateFormatLabel
NigeriaMay 29, 2013CD, Digital downloadJagz Nation

References
  1. "Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". 360nobs. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  3. "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Bellanaija. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  4. "Nigeria: Jesse Jagz Declares Redemption". AllAfrica. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  5. "Video Premiere : Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Jaguda. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  6. "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Notjustok. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  7. "Jesse Jagz 'Redemption'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  8. "Hot Flick: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Onobello. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  9. "New Video – Redemption By Jesse Jagz". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
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