Alaga Ibile

Following the release of his debut album, Book of Rap Stories (2012), Reminisce quickly began work on his second studio album, Alaga Ibile. Reflecting on his debut, he shared in an interview with OkayAfrica that the album didn’t earn him the critical acclaim he had hoped for, as singles like "2Mussh" and "Kako Bi Chicken" led some to question his credibility as a rapper. However, his fortunes changed after meeting producer Sossick, who appreciated his talent. The two began collaborating on Alaga Ibile, which ultimately established Reminisce's reputation in the Nigerian music industry.{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/nigerian-music-reminisce-rap-interview/|title=Interview: Reminisce Is the Nigerian Rap OG Laying the Blueprint For Every Local Rapper|author=Adedayo Laketu|website=OkayAfrica|date=8 October 2020|access-date=6 July 2024}}

According to his manager, Ibrahim Okulaja, work on the album started immediately after the debut, with plans for it to feature around 10 tracks. The project was initially teased to be titled as "Alaye". To build anticipation, he released several singles ahead of the album, including "Nigboro", "Olou'Nishola", "Government" featuring Olamide, and "Koboko".{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/140346-reminisce-to-release-10-track-second-album-alaye-this-year.html|title=Reminisce to release 10-track second album, ‘Alaye,’ this year|author=Michael Abimboye|work=Premium Times|date=5 October 2013|access-date=30 November 2024}}

On 5 October 2013, Reminisce released a promotional single titled "Hurricane", although the track did not make it to the album.{{cite news|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/new-music-reminisce-feat-paybac-hurricane/|title=New Music: Reminisce Feat. PayBac – Hurricane|author=Onos|work=BellaNaija|date=5 October 2013|access-date=6 July 2024}}

The album opens with the intro track, which featuring piano-driven production and lyrics reflecting Reminisce's upbringing and challenges, emphasizing his street credibility and aspirations. "Government", featuring Olamide and Endia, blends a thumping Chopstix-produced beat with Yoruba-language verses and a rap-dancehall fusion, showcasing cultural pride and collaboration. "Sunkere" and "Fantasi" see Reminisce blending hip-hop with Fuji.{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/2013/11/album-review-reminisce-is-high-chief-of-indigenous-rap-with-alaga-ibile/|title=[Album Review]: Reminisce is high chief of indigenous rap with ‘Alaga Ibile’|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Ayomide Tayo|date=18 November 2013|access-date=30 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409214234/https://thenet.ng/2013/11/album-review-reminisce-is-high-chief-of-indigenous-rap-with-alaga-ibile/|archive-date=9 April 2015|url-status=dead}} "Agidigbo" is an ode to sex workers.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/agidigbo-one-musical-instrument-and-two-songs|title=Agidigbo: One musical instrument and two songs|website=Music in Africa|author=Michael Kolawole|date=13 April 2018|access-date=6 July 2024}}

The lead single and only bonus track, "Nigboro", was released on 26 January 2013. The Sarz-produced song is a remastered version of one of Reminisce's older songs.{{cite web|url=https://tooxclusive.com/songs/reminisce-nigboro/|title=Reminisce - Ni'Gboro|author=DonBoye|website=tooXclusive|date=26 January 2013|access-date=30 November 2024}} The second single, "Government", was released on 4 March 2013. It features Olamide and Endia, and was produced by Chopstix.{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/netpod-reminisce-and-olamide-honour-abacha-and-babaginda-on-government/|title=NETPod: Reminisce and Olamide honour Abacha and Babangida on 'Government'|author=Osagie Alonge|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|date=4 March 2013|access-date=30 November 2024}} The Fuji-influenced third single, "Fantasi", was released on 16 July 2013. The song was produced by Sarz.{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/2013/07/16/reminisce-fantasi-prod-sarz/|title=REMINISCE – FaNTASi (Prod. SARZ)|author=Ovie O|website=NotJustOk|date=16 July 2013|access-date=6 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718110752/https://notjustok.com/2013/07/16/reminisce-fantasi-prod-sarz/|archive-date=18 July 2013|url-status=dead}} The fourth single, "3rd World Thug", was released on 21 September 2013. The song was produced by Sossick.{{cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/indigenous-visuals-watch-reminisce-3rd-world-thug-intro-video/7wcecgh|title=Watch Reminisce – 3rd World Thug / Intro Video|author=Joey Akan|work=Pulse Nigeria|date=2 May 2014|access-date=6 July 2024}} The fourth single off the album "Sunkere" was released on 8 October 2013 and features production from DeeVee.{{cite web|url=http://notjustok.com/2013/10/08/reminisce-sunkere-prod-deevee/|title=ReMINISCe – Sunkere (Prod. DeeVee)|author=Ovie O|website=NotJustOk|date=8 October 2013|access-date=9 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826223457/http://notjustok.com/2013/10/08/reminisce-sunkere-prod-deevee/|archive-date=26 August 2014|url-status=dead}} The sixth single, "Eleniyan", was released on 1 November 2013 and features vocals from Wizkid.{{cite web|url=https://www.36ng.ng/2013/11/01/new-music-reminisce-eleniyan-ft-wizkid/|title=New Music: Reminisce – Eleniyan ft. Wizkid|author=Emmanuel Lala|website=36NG|date=1 November 2013|access-date=30 November 2024}} The song was produced by Sarz.

Ayomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today rated the album a 3.5, stating that "despite his limited range, Reminisce has dropped a solid album that should see him in the top spot with his contemporaries". Wilfred Okiche of YNaija had mixed feelings about the album, stating that "Towards the final arc, ‘Alaga Ibile’ loses a lot of steam and starts to bore with it’s sub-stellar tracks." But he then pointed out that the album "won't set the charts or market on fire but it serves some purpose, introducing Reminisce to a wider audience."{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/album-review-on-alaga-ibile-reminisce-bullies-you-into-taking-notice/|title=Album review: On ‘Alaga Ibile’, Reminisce bullies you into taking notice|website=YNaija|author=Wilfred Okiche|date=19 March 2014|access-date=6 July 2024}}

Alaga Ibile was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2014.{{cite web|url=https://theheadies.com/the-headies-awards-2014-full-nominees-list/|title=The Headies Awards 2014 Full Nominees List|website=The Headies|date=25 May 2016|access-date=5 July 2024}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Alaga Ibile track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title1 = Intro

| writer1 = Remilekun Safaru

| extra1 = Sossick

| length1 = 3:45

| title2 = Government

| note2 = featuring Olamide, Endia

| writer2 = {{hlist|Safaru|Olamide Adedeji|Ujah Lawrence Ujah}}

| extra2 = Chopstix

| length2 = 3:39

| title3 = Sunkere

| writer3 = Safaru

| extra3 = Dee Vee

| length3 = 3:43

| title4 = Fantasi

| writer4 = Safaru

| extra4 = Sarz

| length4 = 3:24

| title5 = Eleniyan

| note5 = featuring Wizkid

| writer5 = {{hlist|Safaru|Ayodeji Balogun}}

| extra5 = Sarz

| length5 = 3:42

| title6 = Turn It Around

| note6 = featuring Sossick

| writer6 = {{hlist|Safaru|Esosa Douglas Osemwengie}}

| extra6 = Sossick

| length6 = 3:14

| title7 = Swagu

| note7 = featuring Obadice

| writer7 = {{hlist|Safaru|Oyeleye Ebenezer Ibrahim}}

| extra7 = Sossick

| length7 = 3:44

| title8 = Buga

| note8 = featuring Naeto C

| writer8 = {{hlist|Safaru|Naetochukwu Chikwe}}

| extra8 = Sossick

| length8 = 3:51

| title9 = 3rd World Thug

| writer9 = Safaru

| extra9 = Sossick

| length9 = 2:28

| title10 = Ife

| writer10 = Safaru

| extra10 = Jospo

| length10 = 3:14

| title11 = Agidigbo

| writer11 = Safaru

| extra11 = Jospo

| length11 = 4:00

| title12 = Fela

| writer12 = Safaru

| extra12 = Sossick

| length12 = 3:12

| title13 = Daddy

| note13 = featuring Davido

| writer13 = {{hlist|Safaru|David Adeleke}}

| extra13 = Shizzi

| length13 = 4:00

| title14 = Rude Gyal

| note14 = featuring Burna Boy

| writer14 = {{hlist|Safaru|Damini Ogulu}}

| extra14 = Sossick

| length14 = 3:34

| title15 = Pimp by Blood

| note15 =

| writer15 = Safaru

| extra15 = Sossick

| length15 = 2:58

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Bonus track

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title16 = Nigboro

| writer16 = Safaru

| extra16 = Sarz

| length16 = 2:51

| total_length = 55:25

}}

;Samples

• "Pimp by Blood" samples Jay-Z's song "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" featuring Pharrell Williams.

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• Reminisce – primary artist
• Wizkid – featured artist
• Obadice – featured artist
• Burna Boy – featured artist
• Naeto C – featured artist
• Sossick – featured artist
• Davido – featured artist
• Endia – featured artist
• Olamide – featured artist
• Sossick – producer
• Sarz – producer
• Jospo – producer
• Chopstix – producer
• Dee Vee – producer
• Shizzi – producer
• Accessways Production - video director
• Jassy Generation - video director
• MEX Films - video director
• Patrick Elis - video director
• Unlimited L.A - video director

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