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Once Upon a Time

Tiwa Savage · 2013

78 min · 21 tracks · R&B · soul · pop rap

A vibrant blend of Afrobeats and R&B that showcases Tiwa Savage's powerful vocals and rich storytelling.

Once Upon a Time is an album by Tiwa Savage, released in 2013. A vibrant blend of Afrobeats and R&B that showcases Tiwa Savage's powerful vocals and rich storytelling. 'Once Upon a Time' was pivotal in popularizing Afrobeats globally, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. The album featured hit singles like 'Eminado,' which topped various charts and solidified Savage’s place as a leading artist in contemporary African music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Once Upon a Time sound like?

A vibrant blend of Afrobeats and R&B that showcases Tiwa Savage's powerful vocals and rich storytelling. Rooted in R&B and soul.

What makes Once Upon a Time by Tiwa Savage notable?

'Once Upon a Time' was pivotal in popularizing Afrobeats globally, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. The album featured hit singles like 'Eminado,' which topped various charts and solidified Savage’s place as a leading artist in contemporary African music. Upon its release in July 2013, 'Once Upon a Time' marked Tiwa Savage's debut studio album after her transition from songwriting to performing. The album came on the heels of her successful singles like 'Kele Kele Love,' establishing her as a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene and paving the way for future releases.

How many songs are on Once Upon a Time?

Once Upon a Time has 21 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Tracklist

21 tracks·78:30

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Once Upon a Time 1:56
  • 2 Wanted Standout 3:32
  • 3 Ileke 4:02
  • 4 Middle Passage 5:03
  • 5 Olorun Mi 3:54
  • 6 Why Don't You Love Me 3:58
  • 7 Fela Interlude 1:25
  • 8 Love Me, Love Me, Love Me Standout 3:41
  • 9 Eminado Standout 3:52
  • 10 Folarin 4:13
  • 11 Oh Yeah 3:26
  • 12 Shout out 3:52
  • 13 Written All over Your Face 3:33
  • 14 Get Low 3:48
  • 15 Ife Wa Gbona 4:50
  • 16 Eji Ma Fia 5:07
  • 17 Baby Mo 3:36
  • 18 Stand as One 4:30
  • 19 Thank You 2:35
  • 20 Without My Heart 3:55
  • 21 Kele Kele 3:42

Release Date

July 3, 2013

Genre

pop rap, soul

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Artist Origin

Nigeria

Runtime

78 min 30 sec