Away and Beyond

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Away and Beyond
Studio album by
2Baba
Released30 April 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Length58:43
LabelHypertek Entertainment
Producer
  • Femdouble
  • G. Sol the Producer
  • Jay Sleek
  • Kiki Banson
  • Spellz
  • Kaywa
  • Clutchie
  • DJ Willie O
2Baba chronology
The Unstoppable International Edition
(2010) 		Away and Beyond
(2012) 		Rewind, Select, Update
(2015)
Singles from Away and Beyond
  1. "Chemical Reaction"
    Released: 20 September 2011
  2. "Bad Man, Bad Girl"
    Released: 28 February 2012
  3. "Rainbow"
    Released: 4 April 2012
  4. "Omo No Dulling"
    Released: 30 April 2012
  5. "Ihe Neme"
    Released: 22 September 2012
  6. "Dance Floor"
    Released: 17 February 2013
  7. "Dance in the Rain"
    Released: 27 March 2014
  8. "Higher (Spiritual Healing)"
    Released: 4 April 2014

Away and Beyond is the fifth studio album by veteran Nigerian musician 2Baba. It was released on 30 April 2012 by Hypertek Entertainment, now Hypertek Digital. The album features additional vocalists such as Naeto C, Dammy Krane, Terry Tha Rapman, Huma Lara, Becca and Rocksteady. Producers that worked on the album include Femdouble, G.$ol, Jay Sleek, Kas, Clutchie, DJ Willie O, Kaywa, Spellz and Kiki Banson.

Background and launch party

In 2012, Nigerian music icon 2Baba, formerly known as 2Face Idibia, released his fifth studio album, Away and Beyond. This album came after the critically acclaimed The Unstoppable and its international edition, both of which solidified his status as a leading figure in the African music scene. Eager to build on this success, 2Baba embarked on a new journey with Away and Beyond, aiming to showcase his evolution as an artist and his ability to combine different genres to create a unique musical sound. 2Baba worked with a team of talented producers, including Femi Ojetunde, Jay Sleek, Spellz, DJ Willie O, among others, who helped craft its unique sound. He drew inspiration for the album from various aspects of his life, including personal experiences and observations of the world around him. The lyrics of Away and Beyond explore themes such as love, unity, perseverance, and social justice, resonating within a wide audience.

The release of Away and Beyond was highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike. It was launched with a grand concert at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, at the 2012 Buckwyld 'n' Breathless concert, drawing a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters.[1]

Singles

The lead single "Chemical Reaction" features Naeto C and was released on 20 September 2011 and produced by DJ Willie O.[2] The second single "Bad Man, Bad Girl" features Ghanaian singer Becca and was produced by Kiki Banson and Kaywa.[3] The song was released on 28 February 2012, while the music video was released on 16 December 2012.[4] The third single "Rainbow" was released on 4 April 2012. The song was produced by Femdouble and G.$ol the Producer.[5] The music video was released on 11 June 2013 and is a collage of 2Baba's wedding clips with Annie Macaulay-Idibia.[6] The fourth single "Omo No Dulling" was released on 30 April 2012 and features label mates Rocksteady and Dammy Krane. The song was produced by Spellz and the music video was released on 16 May 2013 and directed by Sesan.[7] The fifth single "Ihe Neme" was released on 22 September 2012 and produced by Jay Sleek. The music video was directed by Clarence Peters.[8] The sixth single "Dance Floor" was released on 17 February 2013 and produced by Femi Ojetunde, G.$ol and DJ Willie O. The music video was directed by Godfather Productions.[9] The seventh single "Dance in the Rain" was released on 27 March 2014 and directed by Luke Biggins.[10] The eighth and final single "Higher (Spiritual Healing)" features vocals from Huma Lara and was released on 4 April 2014 with an accompanying animated music video.[11]

Critical reception

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Sho, Tunde and Toolsman of Should You Bump This rated the album a three out of five, praising the album's production and lyrics, but saying that it wasn't his best effort. Ayomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today rated the album a four out of five, saying that the album was "matured, calm and layered with emotion" and had "well-thought concepts".[12] Music reviewer Wilfred Okiche liked the album, saying that the album gives "a more mature 2Face Idibia, in content, sound, lyrics and vocals".[13] Music blog We Plug Good Music said that "2Face Idibia outdoes himself on Away & Beyond and surpasses 2010's The Unstoppable to deliver this amazing new album." They also said that the album has "stellar production and a huge versatility of sounds" and that the album would be hard to top in the year of 2012.[14]

Accolades

The album was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2013.[15]

Track listing

Away and Beyond standard edition track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Higher (Spiritual Healing)" (featuring Huma Lara)
Femdouble3:55
2."Omo T'osan"IdibiaJay Sleek4:34
3."Bother You" (featuring Terry Tha Rapman)
  • Idibia
  • Terry Madaki
Femdouble4:16
4."Spell Bound"
  • Idibia
  • Arsonal
Dark Secret International3:30
5."Steady Steady"IdibiaJay Sleek4:16
6."Dance in the Rain"
  • Idibia
  • Femi Ojetunde
  • Olubunmi Afolabi
Femdouble3:38
7."In Your Eyes"IdibiaJay Sleek4:15
8."Freedom Is Life"
  • Idibia
  • Clutchie
Clutchie3:09
9."Rainbow"
  • Idibia
  • Ojetunde
  • Afolabi
  • Femdouble
  • G.$ol the Producer
4:18
10."Dance Floor"
  • Idibia
  • Ojetunde
  • Afolabi
  • Femdouble
  • G.$ol the Producer
  • DJ Willie O
4:13
11."Keep On Pushing"IdibiaSpellz2:58
12."Ihe Neme"IdibiaJay Sleek4:13
13."Omo No Dulling" (featuring Dammy Krane, Rocksteady)
Spellz4:20
14."Bad Man, Bad Girl" (with Becca)
  • Kaywa
  • Kiki Banson
3:22
15."Chemical Reaction" (featuring Naeto C)
  • DJ Willie O
  • 2Baba
3:38
Total length:58:43
Away and Beyond Plus deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Omo T'osan" (Drey Beatz remix)IdibiaDrey Beatz3:52
17."Dance Floor" (remix; featuring Sarkodie)
  • Femdouble
  • G.$ol the Producer
  • DJ Willie O
3:58
18."Rainbow" (remix; featuring T-Pain)
  • Femdouble
  • G.$ol the Producer
4:26
Total length:58:43

Personnel

  • Innocent "2Baba" Idibia – primary artist, writer, producer
  • Oyindamola "Dammy Krane" Emmanuel – featured artist, writer
  • Ibrahim "Rocksteady" Oboromboro – featured artist, writer
  • Rebecca "Becca" Acheampong – featured artist, writer
  • Terry "Terry Tha Rapman" Madaki – featured artist, writer
  • Michael "Sarkodie" Addo – featured artist, writer
  • Naetochukwu "Naeto C" Chikwe – featured artist, writer
  • Iva "Cabo Snoop" Lemus – featured artist, writer
  • Huma Lara – featured artist, writer
  • Faheem "T-Pain" Najm – featured artist, writer
  • Efe Omoregbe – writer
  • Ben'Jamin "Spellz" Obadje – producer
  • Jerry "Jay Sleek" Shelika – producer
  • Clutchie – producer, writer
  • David "Kaywa" Kyei – producer, writer
  • Kiki Banson – producer, writer
  • DJ Willie O – producer, writer
  • Femi "Femdouble" Ojetunde – producer, writer, mixing engineer
  • Olubunmi "G.$ol" Afolabi – producer, writer, mixing engineer
  • Zeeno Foster – mixing engineer
  • Godfather Productions – video director
  • Sesan Ogunro – video director
  • Clarence Peters – video director
  • Luke Biggins – video director

Release history

Release history and formats for Away and Beyond
Region Date Format Label
Nigeria 30 April 2012 CD, Digital download Hypertek Entertainment

References

  1. ^ "Buckwyld 'N' Breathless Concert Thrills Lagosians". Funsho Arogundade. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  2. ^ "BN Exclusive: 2face Sets Off THE 'Chemical Reaction'". Jibola L. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Becca & 2Face Team Up On "Bad Man Bad Girl" – Listen to the Track". Onos. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  4. ^ "New Music Video: 'Badman Badgirl' By Becca Feat. 2Face". Chris-Vincent Agyapong. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ^ "BN Music Premiere: 2Face Idibia – My Rainbow". Onos. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  6. ^ "2face Idibia – RAINBOW [Official Video]". DJ Sean. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  7. ^ "The HyperTek Anthem! Watch 2Face Idibia Featuring Dammy Krane & Rock Steady – Omo No Dulling". Onos. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Video: 2face Idibia 'Ihe Ne Me'". Killakam. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  9. ^ "New Video- Dance Floor By 2face Idibia". JONATHAN. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Video: 2Face Idibia-Dance in the Rain". Culture Custodian. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Video: 2Face Idibia- Spiritual Healing". Culture Custodian. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  12. ^ "2face – Away and Beyond [Album Review]". Ayomide Tayo. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Wilfred Okiche: One Wild Ride! 2face Idibia's 'Away and Beyond' Album Review". admin. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  14. ^ "We Plug To You... 2Face Idibia – Away & Beyond". We Plug Good Music. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  15. ^ "The Headies 2013: Full List of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
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