The Invasion (album)

The Invasion is the fifth studio album by Nigerian duo P-Square. It was released on July 29, 2011, by Square Records. The album features guest appearances from Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Waje, May D, Eva Alordiah, Muna, Akon and Rick Ross.

The Invasion
Studio album by P-Square
Released	July 29, 2011
Genre	R&B
Label	Square Records
P-Square chronology
Danger (2009) The Invasion (2011) Greatest Hits (2013)

Promotion

The duo promoted and celebrated the album by putting together a concert called "The Invasion Concert", which was held at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel in Lagos, on July 30, 2011. It featured additional performances from May D, Lynxxx, Eva Alordiah, Muna, 9ice, Ikechuwku, and Bovi.

Composition

Musical style

The Invasion is a well-rounded multifaceted album that is composed of R&B, reggae, hip hop, europop and contemporary highlife sounds. "Beautiful Onyinye" and "Forever" are R&B records that cater to R&B lovers, while "Player" and "Jeje" cater to europop lovers. "She's Hot" and "Me and My Brother" are reggae ridims that explore the depths of the reggae music genre. "Shake It Down Low" caters to hip hop lovers who are fans of lyrical content and mesmerizing beats.

Lyrical themes

The album primarily focuses on love, wealth, success, and nightlife. In "Beautiful Onyinye", "Forever" and "She's Hot", P-Square expressed the love, affection and emotional outburst they share with their significant other. In "Chop My Money" and "Me and My Brother", the duo talked about their vast wealth and the blessings that have been bestowed upon them. "Shake It Down Low" and "Do As I Do" celebrate and explore the feelings and excitement of nightlife.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
360 Nobs	6.1/10[1]
Leadership	9/10[2]

The Invasion was met with mixed reviews from music critics. Many critics felt the album was recycled and lacked originality. Others praised its lyrical content, sound, composure and depth. The album was reviewed by Mix Rhythm, 360 Nobs, Leadership newspaper and Naijaura. The latter of the four assigned a score of 8.5 out of 10, while the former gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, adding, " it was well packaged in terms of graphics, nice photo shots, lyrics and a captivating album art cover". 360 Nobs gave the album an overall score of 6.1 out of 10, stating that "the invasion is not yet complete". Leadership newspaper gave a rating of 9 out of 10.

Accolades

Year	Awards ceremony	Award description(s)	Results
2012	The Headies	Album of the Year	Won
		Best R&B/Pop Album

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Beautiful Onyinye"	P-Square	4:52
2.	"Chop My Money" (featuring May D)	P-Square, May D	4:32
3.	"Asamkpokoto"	P-Square	4:30
4.	"Do As I Do" (featuring Tiwa Savage and May D)	P-Square Tiwa Savage May D	4:06
5.	"Forever"	P-Square	4:29
6.	"Me and My Brother"	P-Square	4:05
7.	"Jeje" (featuring Waje)	P-Square Waje	4:49
8.	"Bunieya Enu"	P-Square	4:44
9.	"Ole Buruku"	P-Square	4:03
10.	"Player"	P-Square	4:58
11.	"She's Hot" (featuring Naeto C)	P-Square Naeto C	4:53
12.	"Fire"	P-Square	4:19
13.	"Anything" (P-Square)	P-Square	3:43
14.	"Shake It Down Low" (featuring Muna and Eva Alordiah)	P-Square Muna Eva Alordiah	3:37

Personnel

• Peter Okoye - Main artist
• Paul Okoye - Main artist
• Tiwatope Savage - Featured artist
• Naetochukwu Chikwe - Featured artist
• Munachi Abii - Featured artist
• Eva Alordiah - Featured artist
• Akinmayokun Awodumila - Featured artist
• Jude Engees Okoye - Video director
• Fliptyce - Record Producer

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide	July 29, 2011	CD, Digital download	Square Records

References

1. "P Square – The Invasion …Nigerian Listening E.A.R. (Essential Album Rating)". 360nobs. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
2. "Album Review: P-Square Back With A Bang". Leadership Nigeria. Retrieved 21 August 2013.

External links

• The Official P-Square Website