Chemistry (Falz and Simi EP)

Chemistry
EP by Falz and Simi
Released October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
Recorded 2016
Genre
Length 23:09
Label
  • BahdGuys
  • X3M
Producer
Falz chronology
Stories That Touch
(2016)		 Chemistry
(2016)
Simi chronology
Restless
(2014)		 Chemistry
(2016)

Chemistry is a collaborative EP by Nigerian rapper Falz and singer Simi. It was jointly released by BahdGuys Records and X3M Music on October 27, 2016.

Background and promotion

Prior to the release of the EP, there had been relationship rumours between both recording artistes ever since the release of their collaborative singles, "Jamb Question" and "Soldier".[1] The promotion of the EP saw them release pre-wedding-themed photos on social media before they finally announced the release of the EP in an industry night event where they jointly performed.[2][3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pulse Nigeria
Nigerian Entertainment Today

Upon its release, Chemistry was met with positive reviews from mainstream music critics. Oghene Michael of 360Nobs described the project as an "experiment of the word "art"".[4] Respected music critic, Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria highlighted the marketing aspect of the project, stating that the duo "capitalized on the very sentiments of the public to create a product that can be sold for value".[5] He went on to give the EP 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "a celebration of a working relationship that people spend a lifetime trying to find and hold on to".[6]

In a mixed review, BellaNaija's Adetoye Shokunbi argued that "Chemistry is an album larger than itself", before he went on to notice that "Simi’s continued biting of Bollywood melodies and Falz’ predictable Yoruba-accented shtick may raise questions about authenticity and freshness".[7] Taofik Bankole of Nigerian Entertainment Today was critical about the production and arrangement of the EP, describing it as "top notch" and rating it 4 out of 5 stars, stating that, "this project tells us what we already know about Falz and Simi’s music, [....], the world already knows no duo will ever have a better chemistry".[8]

Track listing

No. Title Length
1. "Foreign"   3:02
2. "Want To"   3:46
3. "Show You Pepper"   3:03
4. "Cinderella"   2:55
5. "Chemistry"   3:48
6. "Shake Your Body"   3:46
7. "Enough"   3:09
Total length:
 23:09

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
Worldwide 27 October 2016 Digital download
  • BahdGuys Records
  • X3M Music
 Standard [9]

Personnel

Producers
Photography

References

  1. ↑ Ayo Onikoyi (29 October 2016). "Fans urge Falz, Simi to take their relationship to next level". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (27 October 2016). "Falz and Simi drop joint EP 'Chemistry'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Chima, Chidi (27 October 2016). "Falz, Simi find 'Chemistry' on joint EP". The Cable. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Oghene Michael (27 October 2016). "The Social Science Behind Falz And Simi's Chemistry". 360Nobs. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  5. ↑ Joey Akan (1 November 2016). "Falz, Simi: Why "Chemistry" EP is the smartest music business move of 2016". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ↑ Joey Akan (27 October 2016). "Pulse Album Review: Falz and Simi "Chemistry" EP is lightening striking 7 times". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  7. ↑ Adetoye Sokunbi (8 November 2016). "BN Music Review: Simi X Falz Chemistry EP – by Adetoye Sokunbi". BellaNaija. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  8. ↑ Taofik Bankole (28 October 2016). "REVIEW: 'Chemistry' EP solidifies Falz and Simi as Nigeria's best music couple". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "Chemistry by Falz & Simi on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 27 October 2016.
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