Released May 23, 2010 Recorded 2010 Length 4:16 | Format Digital download Genre Afrobeat, Afropop Label Mo' Hits Records | |
"Mr Endowed" is a song by Nigerian Afrobeat recording artist D'banj, released on May 23, 2010. The song was produced by Don Jazzy. It was included on Mr. Endowed 's track listing, an album that was never released due to D'banj's breakup with Don Jazzy and Mo' Hits. The song was allegedly recorded after D'banj signed a major international recording contract with Kanye West's GOOD Music. During an interview with April Woodard of BET, D'banj confirmed the rumours and speculations about the aforementioned contract.
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Performance
D'banj performed the song at Chris Aire's "Hollywood Jewels" event in April 2010.
Critical reception
Upon its release, the song was met with positive reviews. Demola OG of NotJustOk said: "You can tell that this track is geared to an international audience while still staying true to the Nigerian market content wise. Don Jazzy shows us his versatility and authority on the beat-box while D’banj advances his story as an Entertainer to now being 'Endowed'". A writer for BellaNaija added that "D’banj has always had a way with wordplay and this is no exception. Over a strumming Don Jazzy beat, D’Banj tells us how is 'Mr Endowed'".
Accolades
"Mr Endowed" was nominated for Hottest Single of the Year at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The music video for the song was nominated for Best Afro Pop Video and Video of the Year at the 2010 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). Moreover, D'banj was nominated for the Best Use of Effects award at the aforementioned awards for the music video.
Track listing
Mr Endowed (Remix)
"Mr Endowed (Remix)" is a song by D'banj, featuring American Hip hop recording artist Snoop Dogg. It was released on May 23, 2010 under Mo' Hits Records, and produced by Don Jazzy. It was included on Mr. Endowed 's track listing, an album that was never released due to D'banj's breakup with Don Jazzy and Mo' Hits.
Cover art, debut rumours, and South Africa performance
According to Bellanaija, Don Jazzy, the CEO of Mo'Hits Records, uploaded the cover art for the remix onto Twitter in October, 2010. There were speculations that D'banj and Snoop Dogg would premiered the song during the 2010 Koko Concert, which took place in Lagos. D'banj and Snoop Dogg performed the single at the 2013 MTV Africa All Stars Concert held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa.
Music video
The music video for the single was directed by Sesan Ogunro, a producer who collaborated with Mo'Hits for several award-winning videos, including "Fall in Love" and "Mr Endowed". The video was produced by BAFTA nominated film producer, Luti Fagbenle. Luti is best known for producing music videos for recording artists such as Flo Rida, Akon, Pitbull, N-Dubz and Alexandra Burke.
Accolades
The music video for "Mr Endowed Remix" won Most Gifted Male Video, and was nominated for the Most Gifted Video Of The Year at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards. It was also nominated for Best Afro Pop Video at the 2011 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).