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UY Scuti
Studio album by
Olamide
ReleasedJune 18, 2021 (2021-06-18)
Length28:06
Label
Producer
  • P.Priime
  • Eskeezondbeat
Olamide chronology
Carpe Diem
(2020) 		UY Scuti
(2021) 		Unruly
(2023)
Singles from UY Scuti
  1. "Rock"
    Released: May 14, 2021
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.3/10[2]
Pulse.ng7.9/10[1]

UY Scuti is the twelfth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide, released on June 18, 2021.[3] It follows his 2020 album Carpe Diem.[4]

Background

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On March 16, 2021, via his Instagram story,[5] Olamide announced he was done working on another album. He made public the name and release date for the new project on April 18.[6] He released the track listing of the album which features Layydoe, Fave, Jaywillz and Phyno on June 9 via his Instagram page.[7]

The album is reviewed to be is another proof of Olamide’s versatility in the music industry. https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/album-review-uy-scuti-is-another-proof-of-olamides-versatility/

Track listing

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UY Scuti track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Need for Speed"Olamide AdedejiEskeezondbeat, P.priime2:45
2."Jailer" (featuring Jaywillz)
  • Adedeji
  • Jaywillz
Eskeezondbeat3:42
3."Rock"AdedejiEskeezondbeat3:05
4."Julie"AdedejiEskeezondbeat1:57
5."Rough Up" (featuring Layydoe)
  • Adedeji
  • Layydoe
Eskeezondbeat3:17
6."Want" (featuring Fave)
  • Adedeji
  • Fave
Eskeezondbeat1:41
7."PonPon" (featuring Fave)
  • Adedeji
  • Fave
Eskeezondbeat3:34
8."Cup of Tea"AdedejiEskeezondbeat2:05
9."Somebody" (featuring Phyno)
  • Adedeji
  • Phyno
Eskeezondbeat3:20
10."So Much More"AdedejiEskeezondbeat2:40
Total length:28:06


Charts

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Chart (2021) Peak
position
World Albums (Billboard)[8] 12
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 11

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Result
African Entertainment Awards USA 2021 Album of the Year Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Alake, Motolani (June 18, 2021). "Olamide visits the Caribbean and delivers timeless music for you on 'UY Scuti' [Pulse Album Review]". Pulse.ng. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Olabode, Otolorin (July 14, 2021). "Olamide: UY Scuti Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Olamide is Serving Up Another Album "UY Scuti" in June". www.bellanaija.com. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  4. ^ "Olamide set to release new album, 'UY Scuti' | Pulse Nigeria". pulse.ng. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  5. ^ "Fans ecstatic as Olamide announces new album release". Punch Newspapers. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
  6. ^ "Olamide set to release new album just 8 months after 'Carpe Diem'". Pulse.ng. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
  7. ^ "Olamide releases tracklist for 'UY SCUTI' | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ^ "World Albums". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "Olamide Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2022.

10. ALBUM REVIEW: ‘UY Scuti’ is another proof of Olamide’s versatility Damilola Olufemi. June 19, 2021.

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