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King Don Come

{{Infobox album

| name = King Don Come

| type = studio

| artist = D'banj

| cover = D'Banj - King Don Come.png

| alt =

| released = 25 August 2017

| recorded = 2011–2017

| studio =

| genre = Afropop

| length = 46:36

| label =

  • DB
  • DKM

| producer =

| prev_title = An Epic Journey

| prev_year = 2015

| next_title = Stress Free, Chapter 1

| next_year = 2021

| misc = {{Singles

| name = King Don Come

| type = studio

| single1 = Oliver Twist

| single1date = 13 August 2011

| single2 = Emergency

| single2date = 8 January 2016

| single3 = It's Not a Lie

| single3date = 11 June 2017

| single4 = Be With You

| single4date = 28 July 2017

| single5 = El Chapo

| single5date = 25 August 2017

}}

}}

King Don Come is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer and rapper D'banj. It was released on 25 August 2017 by DB Records and DKM Media and features guest appearances from Wande Coal, Gucci Mane, Harrysong, Phyno, Busiswa, Bucie and Kayswitch.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/sc/album/king-don-come/1567104842|title=King Don Come – Album by D'Banj|publisher=Apple Music|date=25 August 2017|access-date=13 August 2024}} The album was mainly produced by Cheekychizzy, along with additional production from Killertunes, Don Jazzy, Shizzi, Dr. Amir, Maleek Berry and Ploops.{{cite web|author=TheCable Lifestyle|title=VIDEO: D'banj delves into Afro-trap on 'El Chapo' as he releases new album|url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/dbanj-gucci-mane-wande-coal/|website=TheCable|accessdate=13 August 2024|date=25 August 2017}} The album houses the singles, "Oliver Twist", "Emergency", "It's Not a Lie", "Be With You", and "El Chapo".

Background and singles

The album was first announced to be released on 7 July 2017, but was then delayed for unknown reasons.{{cite web|author=BellaNaija.com|title=25/08/2017: D'Banj reveals New Release Date for "King Don Come" Album|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/dbanj-new-release-date-album/|website=TheCable|accessdate=13 August 2024|date=13 August 2017}} The lead single "Oliver Twist" was released in Nigeria on 12 August 2011,{{cite web|author=Akinnagbe Akintomide|title=D'BANJ TURNS OLIVER TWIST|url=https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/12772/dbanj-turns-oliver-twist.html|website=Modern Ghana|accessdate=14 August 2024|date=13 August 2011}} and in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2012. The song was produced by Don Jazzy, and the music video for "Oliver Twist" was released on 18 March 2012 and was directed by Sesan. The video features cameos from Kanye West, will.i.am, Big Sean, Mannie Fresh, Pusha T among others.{{cite web|author=Arogundade, Funsho|title=D'Banj Releases Oliver Twist Video|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/03/21/dbanj-releases-oliver-twist-video/|website=PM News Nigeria|accessdate=14 August 2024|date=21 March 2012}} The second single "Emergency" was produced by Ploops and released on 8 January 2016.{{cite web|author=Durosomo, Damola|title=Did D'Banj Drop The Season's Dance Anthem?|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/dbanj-emergency-mp3-download/|website=OkayAfrica|accessdate=13 August 2024|date=13 January 2016}} The music video for "Emergency" was released on 16 February 2016 and directed by Unlimited L.A and D'Banj.{{cite web|author=Vanguard|title=D'banj releases Emergency video|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/dbanj-releases-emergency-video/|website=Vanguard|accessdate=14 August 2024|date=22 February 2016}} The third single "It's Not a Lie" features Harrysong and Wande Coal and was produced by Cheekychizzy and Dr. Amir. The song was released on 11 June 2017, and the music video was shot and directed by Patrick Elis in Los Angeles.{{cite web|title=D'Banj taps Wande Coal and Harrysong for 'It's Not a Lie'|url=https://culturecustodian.com/dbanj-wande-harrysong-its-not-a-lie/|website=The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.)|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=11 June 2017}}{{cite web|author=Independent|title=VIDEO: D'banj ft. Wande Coal, Harrysong – It's Not A Lie|url=https://independent.ng/video-dbanj-ft-wande-coal-harrysong-not-lie/|website=Independent Nigeria|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=11 June 2017}} The fourth single "Be With You" was released on 28 July 2017.{{cite web|author=Mhkabela, Sabelo|title=D'Banj Finds Love On The Beach In The New Video For 'Be With You'|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/dbanj-be-with-you-video/|website=OkayAfrica|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=28 July 2017}} The fifth single "El Chapo" features Gucci Mane and Wande Coal and was released on 25 August 2017. The song was produced by Maleek Berry and the music video was directed by Eif Rivera.{{cite web|author=Abimbolu, Debola|title=D'BANJ JUST DROPPED THE VIDEO FOR "EL CHAPO" FEATURING WANDE COLE AND GUCCI MANE BUT THAT'S NOT EVEN THE BEST PART|url=https://thenativemag.com/dbanj-dropped-video-el-chapo-featuring-gucci-mane-but-thats-not-best-part/|website=The Native Magazine|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=25 August 2017}}

Critical reception

King Don Come received mixed reviews from critics. Chiagoziem of Filterfree.ng highlighted D'banj's pioneering role in the global recognition of Afropop, comparing him to John the Baptist for paving the way for stars like Wizkid, Davido, and Mr Eazi. While praising his comeback with the hit single "Emergency", the review pointed out that King Don Come carried an air of self-importance, with tracks like "Focus" and "It's Not a Lie" reflecting his need to assert his standing in the industry. The production by Cheekychizzy was lauded for its cohesion, though D'banj’s insecurity was noted as a key thematic element throughout the project.{{cite web|author=Chiagoziem|title=D'BANJ FIGHTS BACK FOR HIS THRONE ON "KING DON COME"|url=https://filterfree.ng/reviews/album-review-dbanj-king-don-come/|website=Filterfree.ng|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=28 August 2017}} Umar Hassan of YNaija emphasized D'banj’s ability to thrive off his brand rather than his music, pointing out that despite an underwhelming catalog in recent years, his star power remains potent. The review praised tracks like "It’s Not a Lie" for D'banj’s effort to improve his craft, but criticized songs like "Be With You" for highlighting his vocal limitations. "El Chapo", featuring Gucci Mane and Wande Coal, was deemed a standout track, though "Egweji", featuring Phyno, was seen as a failed effort.{{cite web|author=Hassan, Umar|title=The music finally does some talking for the man: A review of D'Banj's 'King Don Come' album|url=https://ynaija.com/music-finally-talking-man-review-dbanjs-king-don-come-album/|website=YNaija|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=30 August 2017}} Debola Abimbolu of the Native recognized D'banj’s long-standing reputation as an entertainer who defies categorization. The review appreciated his versatility and praised the album’s balance between nostalgia and reinvention. Tracks like "It’s Not A Lie" and "Ntswempu" were celebrated for blending past success with modern production, while songs like "El Chapo" were acknowledged for pushing boundaries, even if the violent narrative seemed far-fetched. The album was commended for its cohesion despite having several pre-released tracks, with the review concluding that King Don Come succeeded in demonstrating D'banj’s ability to entertain, even after years in the industry.{{cite web|author=Abimbolu, Debola|title=Essentials: 'King Don Come' Is A Testament To D'banj'S Dynamic And Entertaining Career|url=https://thenativemag.com/essentials-dbanjs-king-don-come-dynamic-spontaneous-career/|website=The Native|accessdate=15 August 2024|date=29 August 2017}}

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline = King Don Come track listing

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 46:36

| title1 = It's Not a Lie

| note1 = featuring Harrysong and Wande Coal

| writer1 = {{flatlist|

| extra1 = {{flatlist|

  • Cheekychizzy
  • Dr Amir }}

| length1 = 3:12

| title2 = Be With You

| note2 =

| writer2 = Oyebanjo

| extra2 = {{flatlist|

  • Ploops
  • Cheekychizzy
  • Shizzi }}

| length2 = 3:34

| title3 = Te Necesito

| note3 =

| writer3 = Oyebanjo

| extra3 = {{flatlist|

  • Ploops
  • Cheekychizzy }}

| length3 = 3:24

| title4 = El Chapo

| note4 = featuring Gucci Mane and Wande Coal

| writer4 = {{flatlist|

| extra4 = Maleek Berry

| length4 = 4:46

| title5 = As I De Go

| note5 =

| writer5 = Oyebanjo

| extra5 = {{flatlist|

  • Tefa
  • Cheekychizzy }}

| length5 = 4:49

| title6 = Turn Down for What

| note6 =

| writer6 = Oyebanjo

| extra6 = {{flatlist|

  • Killertunes
  • Cheekychizzy }}

| length6 = 3:42

| title7 = Egweji

| note7 = featuring Phyno

| writer7 = {{flatlist|

| extra7 = Cheekychizzy

| length7 = 3:55

| title8 = That's What I Mean

| note8 = featuring Kayswitch

| writer8 = {{flatlist|

  • Oyebanjo
  • Kehinde Oyebanjo }}

| extra8 = {{flatlist|

  • Dr. Amir
  • Cheekychizzy }}

| length8 = 4:22

| title9 = Ntswempu

| note9 = featuring Bucie and Busiswa

| writer9 = {{flatlist|

| extra9 = {{flatlist|

  • Ploops
  • Cheekychizzy }}

| length9 = 3:52

| title10 = Emergency

| note10 =

| writer10 = Oyebanjo

| extra10 = Ploops

| length10 = 3:26

| title11 = Oliver Twist

| note11 =

| writer11 = {{flatlist|

| extra11 = Don Jazzy

| length11 = 3:57

| title12 = Shoulda

| note12 =

| writer12 = Oyebanjo

| extra12 = {{flatlist|

  • Cheekychizzy
  • Shizzi }}

| length12 = 3:31

}}

Personnel

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Release history

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|+Release history and formats for King Don Come

! scope="col"| Region

! scope="col"| Date

! scope="col"| Format

! scope="col"| Label

scope="row"| Nigeria

| 25 August 2017

| {{hlist|CD|digital download}}

| {{hlist|DB|DKM Media}}

References

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Category:2017 albums

Category:D'banj albums

Category:Albums produced by Shizzi

Category:Albums produced by Don Jazzy

Category:Albums produced by Maleek Berry

Category:Albums produced by Killertunes