List of EPs Released In 2o20… 2020 was another great year for the Nigerian music scene as the number of projects released experienced a surge.
Artistes have proved that the era of releasing albums and EPs isn’t completely dead.
Over 6o EPs were released from January to December and we has compiled a list of these projects. Below is a list of all the EPs released in 2020… Enjoy The Ride!!!
NIGERIAN EPs RELEASED IN 2020
After the success of his debut single “YOU” which was released on the 14th of February, Omah Lay dished out his debut EP ‘Get Layd” which pushed him to the spotlight. The project which houses 5 tracks shows off his range of vocals and how he simply can’t be boxed into one sound. From the mellow, sultry vibes on “Damn’ to the rugged masochistic delivery on ‘Ye Ye Ye’, Omah Lay won the hearts of many within a short period. The EP has received multiple streams so far and is still one of the most played EPs on all digital platforms in the country.
Oxlade launched the melodic, Spax-produced ‘Away’ alongside the release of his dazzling debut EP ‘Oxygene’. The EP sees a selection of six vibrant tracks that offer a formal introduction to the talents of the exciting Lagos-based musician Oxlade, ahead of his inevitable and imminent ascension to stratospheric heights.
The EP had production from amazing top-class Nigerian producers including Spax, Dera, Lussh, Echo and London-based Nosa Apollo and featuring a must-hear collaboration with the British-Nigerian singer Moelogo on ‘Tables Turn’. This body of work is still receiving massive streams and is still buzzing on all digital stores.
3. Bella Shumrda – “High Tension EP”
After a successful outing in 2019 with the smash hit “Vision 2020,” the OneWord Global record artiste, blessed his endless supportive fans with “HIGH TENSION” the EP. The EP Consist of 6 tracks, five new sounds, a feature from Olamide and 2 of his great hits “Vision2020” and “Upgrade“. The EP released on his birthday got production from notables like ID Cabasa and AJeOnDMix. The album has amassed over 2 million views on streaming platforms giving the album a successful outing.
T Classic Underrated EPs Released in 2020
In a bid to follow up with his classic 2019 hits “Nobody Fine Pass You” and “Think About It,” T-Classic released his debut project, ‘Underrated EP‘ under Mix Naija Entertainment & SONY Music on the 24th of February, 2020. It consists of five (5) tracks and features from DMW acts, Mayorkun and Peruzzi on the lead single “Where You Dey”. The EP was engineered into perfection by the trio of Iambeatz, Killertunes, and Mowizzy.
After teasing fans for months, Terri finally released his debut EP, his first body of work under Starboy, Wizkid 1st of May. The EP is a solo project which consists of 7 Tracks. Terri worked with five music producers; Killertunez, IamBeatz, Sarz, Tuzi, and Blaise Beatz. The project was executively produced by Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid. Within a few months of its release, the EP garnered millions of streams, and its lead single “Ojoro” has amassed over a million views on Youtube.
Tems dropped her debut EP titled “For Broken Ears“ which is a 7 tracks project with no feature that houses the lead single “Damages.” The singer meditates on love, life and relationships, and weaves subtle melodies with airy R&B production in a cool yet refined manner. Releasing emotions in her arresting vocals.
7. Zinoleesky – “Chrome Eccentric”
Marlian Music protege, Zinoleesky released his debut and highly anticipated EP titled “Chrome Eccentric.” The body of work consists of 6 tracks; 4 new songs and two previously released singles; “Mapariwo” and the buzzing tune “Kilofeshe.” Zinoleesky tells the extraordinary journey to where he finds himself. It’s a record and a state-of-mind, in many ways.
8. K1 De Ultimate – “Fuji The Sound”
On the 21st of August, 2020, Fuji icon, K1 De Ultimate set an unforgettable record in the history of Fuji music, The legendary singer released one of a kind project – an Extended Playlist titled “Fuji The Sound. The EP houses 6 tracks with guest appearance from Toby Grey and Teni. K1 is an example of the saying that; ‘‘The Older The Berry, The Sweeter The Juice’. Despite being a fuji singer, K1 has proven his versatility in the game with this new project. This EP is the one that housed the Hit track – “Ade Orin Okin“.
9. Omah Lay – “What Have We Done”
Released on the 20th of November, 2020, Omah Lay’s “What Have We Done” came 6 months after his debut EP “Get Layd.” The new EP consists of 5 tracks that include a remix of “Damn” from the “Get Layd” EP. The project which has the hit song “Godly” has production credits from Bizzouch, Echo The Guru, Omah Lay, Tempoe, and Tuzi, with mixing and mastering done by Swaps.
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10. Skales – “Healing Process”
Skales released “Healing Process” later in June after dishing out “Selecta” and “Badman Love.” The EP extended play houses 7 solid tracks, including collabos with Jamaican disk jockey, Walshy Fire alongside Ice Prince, and Nigerian MC, MC Makopolo.
11. MI Abaga & AQ – “The Live Report”
MI Abaga and sensational rapper, AQ released the buzzing EP – “The Live Report.” The EP houses 6 tracks and its production credits were claimed by Beats by Jayy. The entire project was also mixed and mastered by MI himself.
12. Masterkraft & Vector – “Crossroads”
Sensational rapper, Vector, and music producer, Masterkraft (aka Mastaa) released their joint EP- “Crossroads.” The body of work which is a perfect blend of Hip-Pop, Rap, and afropop is a 5 tracks project with guest appearances from DJ Magnum and DJ Neptune . The EP is a project that’s an intersection of two giants and a redefinition of rap in the African music landscape or perhaps the real definition of rhythm and poetry.
13. Lil Kesh – “Ecstasy”
The street-hop titan Lil Kesh delivered his highly anticipated EP “Ecstasy” on the 19th of November 2020. The EP consists of 8 solid tracks that has the lead singles “All The Way” and “Agbani Darego.” The set features gigantic collaborations with Naira Marley, Fireboy DML, Young Jonn, and Shaybo.
14. Reminisce – “Vibes & Insha Allah”
“Vibes & Insha Allah” by sensational rapper, Reminisce was released on the 29th of July, 2020. The body of work consists of 6 tracks with guest artistes; Tiwa Savage, Fireboy DML, MO, Fatimah Safaru, and productions from Krizbeatz, Sarz, TMXO, LooneyTunes, and Aivert and has the lead single “Ogaranya”.
15. Olamide – “999”
Olamide started the year with his 1oth body of work titled “999.” The “999” EP houses 9 tracks with guest artistes; Snow, Phyno, Cheque, JackMillz, and Rhatti among others. Olamide also featured his son Batifeori aka Milly on this project. It has production credits from Pheelz, Cracker Mello, ID Cabasa, Eskeez and Olamide himself also comes in has a producer on this body of work as he co-produced the first track “No Time“.
After a successful 2019, Zlatan released the iconic “Road To CDK” EP—a five-track project featuring other Zanku Record signees: Oberz, Papisnoop, and Jamo Pyper. The lead single, of the same title, was the first track to be released in March and was produced by Mansa Jabulani.
“Restless II” by Simi is a 16 minutes, 6 tracks EP which features UK female rapper, MS Banks, AfroSoul singer, WurlD, and her multi-talented husband, Adekunle Gold with productions from Sess and Oscar. Prior to its release, she premiered the EP’s lead single “No Longer Beneficial” and the project is a sequel to her debut EP “Restless” which was released in 2014.
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18. Barry Jhay – “Barry Is Back”
Barry had teased fans with his sonorous and honeyed vocals for a really long time and to put fans out of their misery, he released “Barry Back” to announce his presence back in the Nigerian music scene. The EP houses 9 amazing tracks and it boasts of a collaboration with DMW boss, Davido.
Wande Coal’s 7 track EP houses his 2020 debut mega-hit single “Again” and “Naughty Girl” and his previously released songs in 2019; “Vex” and “Ode Lo Like.” The EP also comes with new tracks: “Check,” “Ever Blazin” and a remix to the hit single “Again” which features American-Nigerian rapper, Wale.
20. Cheque – “Razor”
Fast-rising artiste, and Phyno’s Protege, Cheque started the year with his first single, “Satisfied” which is a syrupy and hit potential record produced by Masterkraft. After the success of the debut single, the singer followed it up with the release of his debut body of Work titled “Razor” The EP. The EP is a 5 track body of work with no feature houses the big tune “Zoom“