Scapegoat (D'banj song)

"Scapegoat" is a song by Nigerian singer D'banj, released on September 16, 2010. Produced by Don Jazzy, it was included in the track listing for the unreleased album, Mr. Endowed.[1]

"Scapegoat"
Single by D'banj
Released	September 16, 2010
Recorded	2010
Genre	Highlife
Length	3:50
Label	Mo' Hits Records
Songwriter(s)	Dapo Oyebanjo
Producer(s)	Don Jazzy
D'banj singles chronology
"Mr Endowed" (2010) "Scapegoat" (2010) "Mr Endowed (Remix)" (2011)

Critical reception

"Scapegoat" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Jibola L of BellaNaija said, "It’s definitely a fun listen, like most music churned from the Mo’hits factory. We’re totally loving the Highlife feeling on the song. Of course, we see him bringing back his harmonica days on this one." [1] Demola OG of NotJustOk said the song "may possibly cut cross the older and younger generation because it is D'banj and it appears that it has some element of a highlife." [2] Oye Akideinde of 360 Nobs added, "Loving the cut. D Banj professes his love to a chick with a lovely 'backside."[3]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Scapegoat"	Dapo Oyebanjo	Don Jazzy	3:50

Scape Goat (The Fix)

"Scape Goat (The Fix)"
Single by D'banj featuring Kanye West
from the album D'Kings Men
Released	April 21 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Highlife, hip hop
Length	3:43
Label	DB Records Sony
Songwriter(s)	Dapo Oyebanjo and Kanye Omari West
Producer(s)	Don Jazzy

The remix of "Scapegoat", titled Scape Goat (The Fix)", features rap vocals from American rapper Kanye West. It was released on April 21, 2013. At the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in London, D'banj first revealed plans to work with West during a backstage interview with Tim Westwood.[4]

Critical reception

Upon its release, the song received mixed reviews from music critics. Jordan Sargent of Spin described the remix as "a delightfully sunny song that nudges up against soca."[5] Carl Williott of Idolator described the remix as "refreshingly carefree and simple", but ended up saying that it "doesn’t amount to anything more than a momentary blip on the radar".[6]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Scape Goat (The Fix)" (featuring Kanye West)	Dapo Oyebanjo Kanye Omari West	Don Jazzy	3:43

References

1. "Mr. Endowed Becomes 'The Scapegoat' – D'Banj Unleashes Follow-up Single". Bellanaija. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
2. "D'banj - ScapeGoat". Notjustok. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
3. "360 Recommends: D Banj – Scapegoat". 360nobs. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
4. • "VIDEO: D'Banj to Feature Kanye West on Scapegoat Remix". Naijamayor. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
   • "New Music: D'Banj feat. Kanye West "Scapegoat (Remix)"". Vibe. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
   • "Listen to Kanye West on remix for D'Banj's "Scapegoat", plus download early demo tape". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
   • "Music: D'Banj – Scapegoat Remix ft. Kanye West". Jaguda. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
   • "Official Release: D'Banj – Scapegoat (The Fix) ft Kanye West + Ibadi E Ft Olamide, Durella, K-switch & J-sol". 360nobs. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
   • "D'Banj ft Kanye West – Scapegoat Remix". Notjustok. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
5. "Kanye West Boosts G.O.O.D. Rapper D'Banj's 'Scapegoat' With Two-Verse Remix". Spin. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
6. "Kanye West Is Back: Hear His 2 New Verses On D'Banj's "Scapegoat" Remix". Idolator. Retrieved 9 October 2013.