123 (Nikki Laoye song)

123 Nikki_Laoye_123_Official_Single_Cover.jpg yes single Nikki Laoye The 123 Project (Deluxe Edition) 2012 07 06 Dance-pop 3 05 Wahala Media Entertainment Nikki Laoye Xblaze No Be Beans 2011 Only You 2013 Music video single VcBsS2tfZPY "123" "123" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer Nikki Laoye for her second studio album The 123 Project (2014). The song was released on July 6, 2012 by Wahala Media Entertainment as the lead single from the album on the platform of the new African music distribution application Spinlet. It was written by Nikki Laoye and produced by her brother Ade "Xblaze" Laoye.http://www.360nobs.com/2012/07/nikki-laoye-got-you-counting-the-nu-single-1-2-3-available-on-spinlet-from-12-noon-today/ Igwe Noble NIKKI LAOYE GOT YOU COUNTING.... THE NU SINGLE "1, 2, 3" – AVAILABLE ON SPINLET FROM 12 NOON TODAY!!! 6 July 2012 360 Nobs 360 Nobs Limited 21 May 2015 3 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150703154017/http://www.360nobs.com/2012/07/nikki-laoye-got-you-counting-the-nu-single-1-2-3-available-on-spinlet-from-12-noon-today/ dead Background In the summer of 2012, Laoye began working on her sophomore album; she had taken a brief hiatus from music following the loss of her father in 2011. Laoye teamed up with her younger brother and producer Xblaze, who had produced her earlier hits "Taka Sufe" and "No Be Beans"; to produce the single "123", which was to be the lead single to her sophomore studio album.http://gospelcentric.net/site/download-nikki-laoye-123/ Music: Nikki Laoye – 1-2-3 4 June 2013 GospelCentric.com 21 May 2015 Composition "123" is a pop and dancehttp://notjustok.com/2012/07/08/nikki-laoye-1-2-3/ Nikki Laoye – 1-2-3 8 July 2012 Notjustok.com 21 May 2015 6 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150506061836/http://notjustok.com/2012/07/08/nikki-laoye-1-2-3/ dead song with elements of Indian drums and thumping bass patterns.http://notjustok.com/2014/04/10/video-nikki-laoye-123/ VIDEO: Nikki Laoye – 123 8 July 2012 Notjustok.com 21 May 2015 6 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150506061954/http://notjustok.com/2014/04/10/video-nikki-laoye-123/ dead In the song Laoye switches from singing in English, to pidgin and yoruba languages. The song's chorus comprises an "oya 1-2-3" vocal hook laced in Laoye's signature harmonies. Lyrically, Laoye sings about letting loose and praising God with a dance. Critical reception The song received generally positive reviews from most music critics. Demola Ogundele of Notjustok.com described "123" as having a "dance feel that you can move to". Priscilla Olubunmi-Awoseyi of PraiseWorld Radio said 123 "makes the aged nod their heads in rhythm" and "kids wriggle their bodies" she also added that "you just can't sit still when you hear this song".http://www.praiseworldradio.com/nikki-laoyes-album-review-nikkilaoye-priscillazplace-priscillazplace/ Nikki Laoye's Album Review 5 March 2015 praiseworldradio.com 21 May 2015 Commercial performance 123 peaked at number 7 on the Spinlet Top 10 Best Selling singles of 2013. Music video The music video for "123" was shot on 9 March 2014, at the University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria. The video was directed by Anthony Akinwunmi Richards aka Tfrizzle for Frizzle and Bizzle Films and filmed on the grounds of the University, predominantly in front of the school library and by the waterfront. On 9 April 2014, Laoye released exclusive behind the scenes photographs from the video shoot, in order to create anticipation towards the release of the video on 11 April 2014.http://www.praiseworldradio.com/photos-nikki-laoyes-upcoming-dance-video-123/ PHOTOS: Nikki Laoye's Upcoming Dance Video "123" 9 April 2014 praiseworldradio.com 21 May 2015 The outdoor Video depicts Nikki singing and performing a catchy and energetic dance choreography alongside popular Nigerian dance group Alien Nation. It also features an exciting dance battle between Nikki and Steven of Imagneto Dance Company and several cameos from Nigerian entertainers including Kiki Omeili, Essence, J'odie, Ade Laoye, DJ Gosporella, Onos, Anny Ibrahim and Provabs. Live performances Laoye's first major performance of 123 was at the 2013 Crystal Awards event in Lagos. Her performance alongside Alien Nation dance group was tagged as one of the best performances of the night.http://ngdailynews.com/2013/07/03/video-nikki-laoyes-electrifying-performance-of-her-hit-dance-single-123-at-crystal-awards-2013/ Nikki Laoye's Electrifying performance of her hit dance single, 123, at Crystal Awards 2013 3 July 2013 NG Daily News 21 May 2015 Laoye also performed to rave reviews at the Soul Sisters Concert headlined by Mary J. Blige as well as the Mandela Tribute Concert organized by EbonyLife TVhttp://ebonylifetv.com/ebonylife-tv-rallies-nigerian-stars-to-perform-in-honour-of-nelson-mandela/ EbonyLife TV rallies Nigerian stars to perform in honour of Nelson Mandela 25 December 2013 NG Daily News 21 May 2015 in December, 2013. In December 2014, Laoye performed "123" as a medley at the 2014 Rhythm Unplugged Event, which held at the Eko Hotels and Towers in Lagos, Nigeria.http://www.flytimetv.com/site/viewItem/news/tbt-rhythm-unplugged-2014 #TBT: Rhythm Unplugged 2014 21 May 2015 Flytime TV 21 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150522062056/http://www.flytimetv.com/site/viewItem/news/tbt-rhythm-unplugged-2014 2015-05-22 dead She also performed the song at The Headies 2014 Awards,http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/nikki-laoye-clears-air-on-her-outfit-at-the-headies-2014/ Nikki Laoye Clears the Air on her outfit at the Headies 2014 7 January 2015 Hip Hop World Magazine 21 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150522042708/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/nikki-laoye-clears-air-on-her-outfit-at-the-headies-2014/ 2015-05-22 dead as she opened the event show alongside the Alien Nation dance group. Charts Year Chart Peak 2013 Spinlet Top 10 Best-Selling Singles 7 2014 Top Ten Naija Charts 9 2014 Yadamag Top 50 Popular Music Videos 14 2014 Nigezie Top Ten Countdown 2 2016 iTunes Top 100 in Uganda 1 Recognition and awards |- | rowspan="2"|2013 || '123' || Crystal Gospel Awards: Song of the Year || |- | '123' || Nigerian Gospel Music Awards: Song of the Year || |- | 2015 || "123" || Crystal Gospel Awards: Video of the Year || |} References Category:2012 singles Category:2012 songs Category:Dance-pop songs Category:Yoruba-language songs Category:Nikki Laoye songs Category:Nigerian Pidgin–language songs