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Sugarcane (EP)

November 26, 2023

Sugarcane is the debut EP by Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage. It was released on September 22, 2017, by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment. The EP features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Spellz, Baby Fresh, Maleek Berry and P2J. It explores themes of love and was recorded in English and Yoruba.[1] Sugarcane was supported by two singles: "All Over" and "Ma Lo". It was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[2]

Sugarcane
EP by
Tiwa Savage
ReleasedSeptember 22, 2017 (2017-09-22)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length20:00
Label
Producer
Tiwa Savage chronology
R.E.D
(2015) 		Sugarcane
(2017) 		Celia
(2020)
Singles from Sugarcane
  1. "All Over"
    Released: April 2, 2017
  2. "Ma Lo"
    Released: November 3, 2017

Background edit

In an interview with The Fader magazine, Tiwa Savage said she did not have any plans to release the EP.[3] However, she decided to put out the project after recording so much music for her upcoming album.[3] Savage said she titled the EP Sugarcane because the songs sounded sweet to her.[3] Sugarcane explores themes relating to love, including the journey of wanting love, needing love, finding love, and giving love.[4] It is a mixture of Afropop, funk, house, pop, R&B and trap.[4]

Composition edit

The EP's title track "Sugarcane" is a tribute to a man with whom she has an admiration for.[5] Wilfred Okiche described the song as "fun, fast and filthy".[6] "All Over" depicts a sexually submissive woman; the song is composed of watered-down lyrics and evokes the need to dance.[5][6] The highlife-inspired track "Ma Lo" is a torrid romance track.[7][6] "Get it Now" has an African-infused homogenous sound.[8] The Bubblegum pop track "Me and You" features dembow rhythm and draws comparisons to Beyonce's "XO".[7][9] The P2J-produced track "Hold Me Down" contains a Bollywood-inspired riff.[7]

Singles and other releases edit

The EP's lead single "All Over" was released on April 2, 2017.[10] Debola Abimbolu of Native magazine said the song is essentially about Savage's romantic feelings and likened its hook to Kcee's "Tonight".[11] The music video for "All Over" was shot and directed in Miami by Patrick Elis. In it, Savage is seen wearing an Ankara print bikini.[11] In October 2017, Savage told Billboard that the video was shot in four and a half hours.[12]

The Wizkid-assisted track "Ma Lo" was released as the EP's second single on November 3, 2017.[13] Directed by Meji Alabi, the accompanying music video for "Ma Lo" was shot at the New Afrika Shrine.[14] A 40-second teaser clip preceded its release.[15] A Wizkid fan account shared behind-the-scenes clips of the video shoot on October 19, 2017.[16] "Ma Lo" won Best Collabo at The Headies 2018.[17]

Savage released a colorful music video for the EP's title track "Sugarcane" on December 28, 2017. It was also directed by Meji Alabi. In the video, Savage dances against a colorful backdrop.[18] On February 22, 2018, Savage released the music video for "Get It Now"; it depicts a romance between Savage and a gym trainer.[19] In March 2018, Savage released the Omarion-assisted remix of "Get It Now".[20] The song's music video was directed by Meji Alabi and released in April 2018. It was shot in a fast food restaurant and shows Savage and Omarion exchanging suggestive looks in the presence of their significant other.[21]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pulse Nigeria     

Sugarcane received generally positive reviews from music critics. Jim Donnett of TooXclusive praised Savage's songwriting ability and said the EP embodies "traits of rawness and sincerity".[4] A writer for Pulse Nigeria called Sugarcane "less a collection of songs and more a documentation of feelings".[22] Reviewing for 360 Nobs, Wilfred Okiche said Savage "appears to have found her voice and niche" on Sugarcane.[6]

Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa described the EP as "an efficient package selling all that has put Tiwa Savage on top of the female pop pile: sex appeal, controlled R&B vocal styling and an ease with certain kinds of production."[5] In a review for OkayAfrica, Sabo Kpade commended Savage's songwriting efforts and said the EP has great replay value.[9] Edwin Okolo of Native magazine praised Savage for embracing Afropop and said the genre "is the undercurrent that runs through the entire EP".[7]

Accolades edit

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year Nominated

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sugarcane"Tiwatope SavageSpellz3:20
2."Get It Now"SavageP2J3:25
3."Me and You"SavageMaleek Berry3:03
4."Hold Me Down"SavageP2J3:14
5."All Over"SavageBaby Fresh3:31
6."Ma Lo" (featuring Wizkid and Spellz)
  • Savage
  • Ayodeji Balogun
Spellz3:02
Total length:20:00

Notes

Personnel edit

  • Tiwatope Savage – primary artist, writer
  • Ayodeji Balogun – featured artist, writer
  • Ben’Jamin Obadje – featured artist, production (tracks 1, 6)
  • Peter Jay – production (tracks 2, 4)
  • Maleek Shoyebi – production (track 3)
  • Sunday "Baby Fresh" Enejere – production (track 5)

Release history edit

Region Date Format Version Label
Various September 22, 2017 CD, Digital download Standard

References edit

  1. ^ Chidirim Ndeche (22 September 2017). "Tiwa Savage's EP "Sugarcane" Is Here!!!". Guardian Life. from the original on 28 April 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2018: Complete list of nominees". Music in Africa. 12 September 2018. from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Lakin Starling (September 21, 2017). "If You Forget What It Feels Like To Be In Love, Tiwa Savage Will Remind You With Her Sugarcane EP". The Fader. from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Jim Donnett (October 11, 2017). "EP REVIEW: Tiwa Savage – 'SugarCane'". TooXclusive. from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (9 October 2017). "Sugarcane review: Tiwa Savage is still queen". Music in Africa. from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d Wilfred Okiche (June 28, 2018). "EP Review: Sugarcane- Tiwa Savage". 360 Nobs. from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  7. ^ a b c d Edwin Okolo (September 22, 2017). "ESSENTIALS: 'SUGARCANE' IS A RETURN TO FORM FOR TIWA SAVAGE". Native Magazine. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Tiwa Savage Reiterates Her Intimate Affair With 'Love' on Sugarcane EP". Culture Custodian. 27 September 2017. from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  9. ^ a b Sabo Kpade (September 29, 2017). "Tiwa Savage Delivers 6 Sweet Stalks of 'Sugarcane' In Her New EP". OkayAfrica. from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  10. ^ Marcus Brown (April 9, 2017). "Tiwa Savage – All Over (prod. BabyFresh)". TooXclusive. from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  11. ^ a b Debola Abimbolu (May 22, 2017). "TIWA SAVAGE'S FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE OF THE YEAR, "ALL OVER" GETS A VIDEO UPGRADE". Native Magazine. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  12. ^ Bianca Alysse (October 9, 2017). "Tiwa Savage Talks 'Sugarcane' EP & Lessons Learned From Working With Mary J. Blige". Billboard. from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  13. ^ "NEW VIDEO: Tiwa Savage Drops 'Malo' Featuring Wizkid". Channels TV. November 3, 2017. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  14. ^ Daniel Orubo. "Tiwa Savage And Wizkid Turn Up At The New Afrika Shrine For 'Ma Lo' Video". Konbini Channels. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  15. ^ Daniel Orubo. "Watch The Video Teaser For Tiwa Savage And Wizkid's 'Ma Lo'". Konbini Channels. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  16. ^ "TIWA SAVAGE, WIZKID AND SPELLZ ARE SHOOTING A FIRE VIDEO FOR "MA LO"". MTV Base. 23 October 2017. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  17. ^ Billy Praise (5 May 2018). "The HEADIES 2018: Full List Of Winners". Guardian Life. from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  18. ^ Damilola Animashaun. "Watch The Sweet & Colourful Video For Tiwa Savage's 'Sugarcane'". Konbini Channels. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  19. ^ Debola Abimbolu (February 22, 2018). "TIWA SAVAGE HITS THE GYM FOR "GET IT NOW"". Native Magazine. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  20. ^ "Get It Now (Remix) [feat. Omarion] - Single". iTunes. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  21. ^ Debola Abimbolu (April 28, 2018). "TIWA SAVAGE SERVES HOT LOOKS IN HER VIDEO FOR "GET IT NOW" REMIX FEATURING OMARION". Native Magazine. from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2019.
  22. ^ "Tiwa Savage's offers romantic diabetes on "Sugarcane" EP". Pulse Nigeria. September 23, 2017. from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

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Sugarcane is the debut EP by Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage It was released on September 22 2017 by Mavin Records and 323 Entertainment The EP features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid Spellz Baby Fresh Maleek Berry and P2J It explores themes of love and was recorded in English and Yoruba 1 Sugarcane was supported by two singles All Over and Ma Lo It was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2 SugarcaneEP by Tiwa SavageReleasedSeptember 22 2017 2017 09 22 Recorded2017GenreAfropopfunkhousepopR amp BtrapLength20 00LabelMavin Records323 EntertainmentProducerSpellzBaby FreshMaleek BerryP2JTiwa Savage chronologyR E D 2015 Sugarcane 2017 Celia 2020 Singles from Sugarcane All Over Released April 2 2017 Ma Lo Released November 3 2017 Contents 1 Background 2 Composition 3 Singles and other releases 4 Critical reception 4 1 Accolades 5 Track listing 6 Personnel 7 Release history 8 ReferencesBackground editIn an interview with The Fader magazine Tiwa Savage said she did not have any plans to release the EP 3 However she decided to put out the project after recording so much music for her upcoming album 3 Savage said she titled the EP Sugarcane because the songs sounded sweet to her 3 Sugarcane explores themes relating to love including the journey of wanting love needing love finding love and giving love 4 It is a mixture of Afropop funk house pop R amp B and trap 4 Composition editThe EP s title track Sugarcane is a tribute to a man with whom she has an admiration for 5 Wilfred Okiche described the song as fun fast and filthy 6 All Over depicts a sexually submissive woman the song is composed of watered down lyrics and evokes the need to dance 5 6 The highlife inspired track Ma Lo is a torrid romance track 7 6 Get it Now has an African infused homogenous sound 8 The Bubblegum pop track Me and You features dembow rhythm and draws comparisons to Beyonce s XO 7 9 The P2J produced track Hold Me Down contains a Bollywood inspired riff 7 Singles and other releases editThe EP s lead single All Over was released on April 2 2017 10 Debola Abimbolu of Native magazine said the song is essentially about Savage s romantic feelings and likened its hook to Kcee s Tonight 11 The music video for All Over was shot and directed in Miami by Patrick Elis In it Savage is seen wearing an Ankara print bikini 11 In October 2017 Savage told Billboard that the video was shot in four and a half hours 12 The Wizkid assisted track Ma Lo was released as the EP s second single on November 3 2017 13 Directed by Meji Alabi the accompanying music video for Ma Lo was shot at the New Afrika Shrine 14 A 40 second teaser clip preceded its release 15 A Wizkid fan account shared behind the scenes clips of the video shoot on October 19 2017 16 Ma Lo won Best Collabo at The Headies 2018 17 Savage released a colorful music video for the EP s title track Sugarcane on December 28 2017 It was also directed by Meji Alabi In the video Savage dances against a colorful backdrop 18 On February 22 2018 Savage released the music video for Get It Now it depicts a romance between Savage and a gym trainer 19 In March 2018 Savage released the Omarion assisted remix of Get It Now 20 The song s music video was directed by Meji Alabi and released in April 2018 It was shot in a fast food restaurant and shows Savage and Omarion exchanging suggestive looks in the presence of their significant other 21 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingPulse Nigeria nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Sugarcane received generally positive reviews from music critics Jim Donnett of TooXclusive praised Savage s songwriting ability and said the EP embodies traits of rawness and sincerity 4 A writer for Pulse Nigeria called Sugarcane less a collection of songs and more a documentation of feelings 22 Reviewing for 360 Nobs Wilfred Okiche said Savage appears to have found her voice and niche on Sugarcane 6 Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of Music in Africa described the EP as an efficient package selling all that has put Tiwa Savage on top of the female pop pile sex appeal controlled R amp B vocal styling and an ease with certain kinds of production 5 In a review for OkayAfrica Sabo Kpade commended Savage s songwriting efforts and said the EP has great replay value 9 Edwin Okolo of Native magazine praised Savage for embracing Afropop and said the genre is the undercurrent that runs through the entire EP 7 Accolades edit Year Awards ceremony Award description s Results2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year NominatedTrack listing editNo TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Sugarcane Tiwatope SavageSpellz3 202 Get It Now SavageP2J3 253 Me and You SavageMaleek Berry3 034 Hold Me Down SavageP2J3 145 All Over SavageBaby Fresh3 316 Ma Lo featuring Wizkid and Spellz SavageAyodeji BalogunSpellz3 02Total length 20 00 Notes Me and You contains background vocals by Maleek Berry 5 Personnel editTiwatope Savage primary artist writer Ayodeji Balogun featured artist writer Ben Jamin Obadje featured artist production tracks 1 6 Peter Jay production tracks 2 4 Maleek Shoyebi production track 3 Sunday Baby Fresh Enejere production track 5 Release history editRegion Date Format Version LabelVarious September 22 2017 CD Digital download Standard Mavin Records323 EntertainmentReferences edit Chidirim Ndeche 22 September 2017 Tiwa Savage s EP Sugarcane Is Here Guardian Life Archived from the original on 28 April 2019 Retrieved 28 April 2019 Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2018 Complete list of nominees Music in Africa 12 September 2018 Archived from the original on 30 March 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 a b c Lakin Starling September 21 2017 If You Forget What It Feels Like To Be In Love Tiwa Savage Will Remind You With Her Sugarcane EP The Fader Archived from the original on 26 April 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 a b c Jim Donnett October 11 2017 EP REVIEW Tiwa Savage SugarCane TooXclusive Archived from the original on 25 April 2019 Retrieved 25 April 2019 a b c d Oris Aigbokhaevbolo 9 October 2017 Sugarcane review Tiwa Savage is still queen Music in Africa Archived from the original on 21 April 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 a b c d Wilfred Okiche June 28 2018 EP Review Sugarcane Tiwa Savage 360 Nobs Archived from the original on 26 April 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 a b c d Edwin Okolo September 22 2017 ESSENTIALS SUGARCANE IS A RETURN TO FORM FOR TIWA SAVAGE Native Magazine Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Tiwa Savage Reiterates Her Intimate Affair With Love on Sugarcane EP Culture Custodian 27 September 2017 Archived from the original on 26 April 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 a b Sabo Kpade September 29 2017 Tiwa Savage Delivers 6 Sweet Stalks of Sugarcane In Her New EP OkayAfrica Archived from the original on 26 April 2019 Retrieved 26 April 2019 Marcus Brown April 9 2017 Tiwa Savage All Over prod BabyFresh TooXclusive Archived from the original on 25 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 a b Debola Abimbolu May 22 2017 TIWA SAVAGE S FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE OF THE YEAR ALL OVER GETS A VIDEO UPGRADE Native Magazine Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Bianca Alysse October 9 2017 Tiwa Savage Talks Sugarcane EP amp Lessons Learned From Working With Mary J Blige Billboard Archived from the original on 30 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 NEW VIDEO Tiwa Savage Drops Malo Featuring Wizkid Channels TV November 3 2017 Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Daniel Orubo Tiwa Savage And Wizkid Turn Up At The New Afrika Shrine For Ma Lo Video Konbini Channels Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Daniel Orubo Watch The Video Teaser For Tiwa Savage And Wizkid s Ma Lo Konbini Channels Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 TIWA SAVAGE WIZKID AND SPELLZ ARE SHOOTING A FIRE VIDEO FOR MA LO MTV Base 23 October 2017 Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Billy Praise 5 May 2018 The HEADIES 2018 Full List Of Winners Guardian Life Archived from the original on 28 March 2019 Retrieved 16 March 2019 Damilola Animashaun Watch The Sweet amp Colourful Video For Tiwa Savage s Sugarcane Konbini Channels Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Debola Abimbolu February 22 2018 TIWA SAVAGE HITS THE GYM FOR GET IT NOW Native Magazine Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Get It Now Remix feat Omarion Single iTunes 9 March 2018 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Debola Abimbolu April 28 2018 TIWA SAVAGE SERVES HOT LOOKS IN HER VIDEO FOR GET IT NOW REMIX FEATURING OMARION Native Magazine Archived from the original on 27 April 2019 Retrieved 27 April 2019 Tiwa Savage s offers romantic diabetes on Sugarcane EP Pulse Nigeria September 23 2017 Archived from the original on 25 April 2019 Retrieved 25 April 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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