Redemption (Jesse Jagz song)

"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come (2013). The song was written and produced by Jesse Jagz and is the first single released following his departure from Chocolate City.^[1][2]

"Redemption"
Single by Jesse Jagz
from the album Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come
Released	May 29, 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Reggae dancehall hip-hop
Length	4:25
Label	Jagz Nation
Songwriter(s)	Jesse Abaga
Producer(s)	Jesse Jagz
Jesse Jagz singles chronology
"Murder Dem" (2012) "Redemption" (2013) "3rd World War" (2013)
Music video
"Redemption" on YouTube

Music video

MEX films filmed the music video for "Redemption" at Samklef's Lagos studio. The video was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds.^[3][4][5]

A still from the "Redemption" video, showing the celebration of Nigeria's annual Democracy Day.

Critical reception

"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk commended Jesse Jagz for "delivering conscious dancehall music" and said the rapper was inspired by other Jamaican acts.^[6] OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."^[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen."^[8] A writer for Pulse Nigeria commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.^[9]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Redemption"	Jesse Abaga	Jesse Jagz	4:25

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Nigeria	May 29, 2013	CD, Digital download	Jagz Nation

References

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2. "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
3. "New Video: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Bellanaija. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
4. "Nigeria: Jesse Jagz Declares Redemption". AllAfrica. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
5. "Video Premiere : Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
6. "VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
7. "Jesse Jagz 'Redemption'". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
8. "Hot Flick: Jesse Jagz – Redemption". Onobello. Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
9. "New Video – Redemption By Jesse Jagz". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.