Away and Beyond
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| Released | 30 April 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
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| Length | 58:43 | |||
| Label | Hypertek | |||
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Away & Beyond is the fifth solo studio album by veteran Nigerian musician 2Face Idibia. It was released on 30 April 2012 by Hypertek Entertainment. 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.$ol, Jay Sleek, Kas, Clutchie, DJ Willie O, Kaywa, Spellz and Kiki Banson.
Launch party
The release of Away & Beyond was marked by a launch event at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, during the 2012 Buckwyld 'n' Breathless concert. Held on 30 April 2012, it featured performances from Vector, M.I, Kas, D'banj, Sound Sultan, W4, Sir Shina Peters, and more. Additionally, 2Face Idibia's old group Plantashun Boiz reunited for the ceremony. During a performance of "African Queen", 2Face publicly pledged his love to then-fiancée Annie Macaulay, earning a standing ovation from the audience, which included his mother, Annie’s mother, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa.[2]
Singles
The lead single "Chemical Reaction" features Naeto C and was released on 20 September 2011 and produced by DJ Willie O.[3] The second single "Bad Man, Bad Girl" features Ghanaian singer Becca and was produced by Kiki Banson and Kaywa.[4] The song was released on 28 February 2012. The third single "Rainbow" was released on 4 April 2012. The song was produced by Femdouble and G.$ol the Producer.[5] 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.[6]
Critical reception
The album received generally positive reviews from critics. 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".[7] Wilfred Okiche reviewing for Daily Post liked the album, saying that the album gives "a more mature 2Face Idibia, in content, sound, lyrics and vocals".[8] We Plug Good Music stated, "2Face Idibia outdoes himself on Away & Beyond and surpasses 2010's The Unstoppable to deliver this amazing new album", and 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.[1]
Accolades
The album was nominated for Best R&B/Pop Album at The Headies 2013.
Accolades
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Headies | 2013 | Best R&B/Pop Album | Nominated | [9] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Higher (Spiritual Healing)" (featuring Huma Lara) |
| Femdouble | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Omo T'osan" | Idibia | Jay Sleek | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Bother You" (featuring Terry Tha Rapman) |
| Femdouble | 4:16 |
| 4. | "Spell Bound" |
| Dark Secret International | 3:30 |
| 5. | "Steady Steady" | Idibia | Jay Sleek | 4:16 |
| 6. | "Dance in the Rain" |
| Femdouble | 3:38 |
| 7. | "In Your Eyes" | Idibia | Jay Sleek | 4:15 |
| 8. | "Freedom Is Life" |
| Clutchie | 3:09 |
| 9. | "Rainbow" |
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| 4:18 |
| 10. | "Dance Floor" |
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| 4:13 |
| 11. | "Keep On Pushing" | Idibia | Spellz | 2:58 |
| 12. | "Ihe Neme" | Idibia | Jay Sleek | 4:13 |
| 13. | "Omo No Dulling" (featuring Dammy Krane, Rocksteady) |
| Spellz | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Bad Man, Bad Girl" (with Becca) |
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| 3:22 |
| 15. | "Chemical Reaction" (featuring Naeto C) |
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| 3:38 |
| Total length: | 58:43 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Omo T'osan" (Drey Beatz remix) | Idibia | Drey Beatz | 3:52 |
| 17. | "Dance Floor" (remix; featuring Sarkodie) |
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| 3:58 |
| 18. | "Rainbow" (remix; featuring T-Pain) |
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| 4:26 |
| Total length: | 58:43 | |||
Personnel
- Ben'Jamin "Spellz" Obadje – production
- Jerry "Jay Sleek" Shelika – production
- Clutchie – production
- David "Kaywa" Kyei – production
- Kiki Banson – production
- Willie "DJ Willie O" Oputa Chukwuemeka – production
- Femi "Femdouble" Ojetunde – production, mixing
- Olubunmi "G.$ol" Afolabi – production, mixing
- Zeeno Foster – mixing
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 30 April 2012 | Hypertek Entertainment |
References
- ^ a b "We Plug To You... 2Face Idibia – Away & Beyond". We Plug Good Music. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Funsho Arogundade (2 May 2012). "Buckwyld 'N' Breathless Concert Thrills Lagosians". P.M. News. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Jibola L (24 May 2011). "BN Exclusive: 2face Sets Off THE 'Chemical Reaction'". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Onos Ovueraye (28 February 2012). "Becca & 2Face Team Up On "Bad Man Bad Girl" – Listen to the Track". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Demola Ogundele (4 April 2012). "WORLD PREMIERE: 2face Idibia – My Rainbow". NotJustOk. Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Onos Ovueraye (15 May 2013). "The HyperTek Anthem! Watch 2Face Idibia Featuring Dammy Krane & Rock Steady – Omo No Dulling". BellaNaija. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Ayomide Tayo (2 May 2012). "2face – Away and Beyond [Album Review]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Wilfred Okiche (23 September 2012). "Wilfred Okiche: One Wild Ride! 2face Idibia's 'Away and Beyond' Album Review". Daily Post. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "The Headies 2013: Full List of Nominees". The Headies. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2025.