Reminisce Becomes First Nigerian Act To Have 2 Albums Debut On Billboard Chart

Baba Hafusa which was the rapper’s third studio album, was debuted

at number 12 while El-Hadj currently lies on the 13th spot.

The self acclaimed rapper has also taken to pen and paper

writing an open letter to fans and well wishers.

Reminisce in his letter highlighted that it has not been an easy

journey as both his fans and critiques have all played major rolls.

Read full letter below:-

“It’s been just over a week since my fourth album El

Hadj dropped and to say the reception and love I

have gotten from fans, the media & critics alike is

tremendous is certainly an understatement. It

wasn’t easy surely, having to transition my music

and brand to this point where I can freely share of

my journey, my experiences and my joys.

With your support, the El Hadj album today debuted

at number 13 on the Billboard World Album Charts.

I hear from my team that I am the first Nigerian

musician to have two consecutive albums make this

list, and also the first African rapper to achieve

this feat. This fills me with so much joy and

gratitude to you my fans and friends.

I appreciate the feedback I got on my last album

Baba Hafusa, and I took it to heart in crafting an

album that I hope will help my new fans understand

what process has brought me to this point. My aim

is to make music that helps my listener get a

glimpse into what makes me tick as a person; my

highs, lows, joy and pain. What you will experience

on the El Hadj album is a man, who has through

introspection and critical thought, matured into a

more rounded artiste who is as conscious, as he is

on the cutting edge of new trends in global music.

To the fans who have been there from the days of

Book Of Rap Stories, up till this moment; I pray that

you always find support in all that you do. To my

new fans who have recently began to listen to, and

appreciate my music, I say thank you for trying

Alaga out and promise to always stay true to

myself.

All the artistes I featured on El Hadj gave me their

best and I want to say a huge thank you to the

Legend 2Baba, my brothers Ice Prince Zamani &

Sossick, and the New Kings Mr Eazi and Solid Star.

To my brothers from way back 9ice, Olamide and

Seriki…mahn! See how far we’ve come. Sojay and

Oladips my two amazing artists, I want you to

know we are only on the way up: Keep pushing.

Thank you to all the media platforms and partners

who have continued to show me such massive

support on this project. Thank you all.

If this album moved you, I hope it helps you to

appreciate the time you have spent with your loved

ones and helps you to value them more.

Thank you all for the support.”