| Double Dare (Heartbeat) |
|---|
 |
|
| Released | 28 February 2011 |
|---|
| Recorded | 2009–2011 |
|---|
| Studio | Soul Muzik |
|---|
| Genre | |
|---|
| Length |
- 38:02 (Heart)
- 43:38 (Beat)
|
|---|
| Label | Soul Muzik |
|---|
| Producer | |
|---|
|
Undareyted
(2009)
|
Double Dare (Heartbeat)
(2011)
|
Naked
(2015)
| |
|
|
- "Style Na Style (Remix)"
Released: 23 August 2009
- "Stroke Me"
Released: 7 December 2009
- "Don't Let Me Know"
Released: 21 October 2010
- "The Way You Are"
Released: 21 October 2010
- "Sisi Eko"
Released: 9 December 2010
- "Ba Ni Kidi"
Released: 9 December 2010
- "The Way You Are (Remix)"
Released: 19 June 2011
|
|
|
Double Dare (Heartbeat) is the third studio album by Nigerian R&B and Afro-soul artist Darey. It was released on 28 February 2011 by Soul Muzik. The album is a double album, with the first disc, Heart focusing on mid-tempo highlife songs fused with R&B, and the second disc, Beat leaning towards up-tempo electronic dance tracks and pop music.[1] Heart has no features, while Beat features guest appearances from Timaya, Mo'Cheddah, Chamillionaire, 9ice, P-Square, Jesse Jagz and Password with production work handled by notable producers such as Del B, eLDee, Wayne McNeish, Don Jazzy, Password and Cobhams Asuquo.[2]
Singles
The first single, "Style Na Style (Remix)", was released on 23 August 2009. The song is a remix of "Style Na Style" featuring 9ice off Darey's previous album Undareyted (2009). It features 9ice, Password, and Jesse Jagz, and was produced by Password.[3] The second single, "Stroke Me", was released on 7 December 2009 and produced by Don Jazzy and co-produced by Del B and Password.[4] The third and fourth singles, "Don't Let Me Know" and "The Way You Are", were released simultaneously on 21 October 2010 and was produced by Darey and Cobhams Asuquo.[5] The fifth single, "Sisi Eko" and sixth single, "Ba Ni Kidi", were also released simultaneously on 9 December 2010 and produced by Cobhams Asuquo and Darey.[6] The seventh single is the remix "The Way You Are" and features American rapper Chamillionaire. The remix was released on 22 February 2011 in Nigeria and 19 June 2011 in the UK and produced by Cobhams Asuquo, Del B, and Darey.[7]
Critical reception
An unnamed writer of 360nobs known as "Jazz" described Double Dare as a showcase of Darey’s versatility and mastery, balancing soulful ballads on Heart with dance tracks on Beat. The review highlighted his vocal ability and songwriting, praising standout tracks like “Pillow,” “Ba Ni Kidi,” and “Close,” and noted that the album caters to diverse audiences. Rating the project 7.8/10, Jazz concluded, “Darey is without a doubt the ‘King of Nigerian R&B,’” and recommended owning both volumes to fully appreciate his artistry.[8]
Ayomide Tayo in his review for Nigerian Entertainment Today praised Double Dare for its creativity and versatility, calling it a bold release that "proves that he is the true King of R&B". He highlighted the dual nature of the album, describing Heart as "an astounding collection of songs that move at an even pace" and Beat as delivering "dope pop and dance tracks" with Darey adapting seamlessly to diverse styles and collaborations.[9] Taynement of Jaguda felt Double Dare showed ambition with its two-part concept but ultimately lacked cohesion and a clear musical identity, especially on the Beat disc. While the Heart disc offered a slightly more consistent listening experience, she concluded, “It’s like ‘filler music’ where at the moment you enjoy it but you get tired of it quickly,” and gave the album a 6/10.[10]
Accolades
Track listing
Disc 1 (Heart)| Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|
| 1. | "Sisi Eko" | | Cobhams Asuquo | 4:13 |
|---|
| 2. | "Sweet Mother" | Prince Nico Mbarga | Don Jazzy | 3:41 |
|---|
| 3. | "Stroke Me" |
- Alade
- Keno Kenneth
- Michael Ajereh
| | 3:37 |
|---|
| 4. | "Close" | | Password | 4:28 |
|---|
| 5. | "The Way You Are (Acoustic)" | Alade | Darey | 4:20 |
|---|
| 6. | "Don't Let Me Know" | | | 4:52 |
|---|
| 7. | "Never Say Never" | Alade | Cobhams Asuquo | 4:31 |
|---|
| 8. | "Maybe Baby" | Alade | Password | 4:20 |
|---|
| 9. | "Cure The World" | | Password | 3:56 |
|---|
| Total length: | 38:02 |
|---|
Disc 2 (Beat)| Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|
| 1. | "The Way You Are" | | | 3:52 |
|---|
| 2. | "Provider" (featuring P-Square) | | Del B | 3:55 |
|---|
| 3. | "Elevate Ya" | Alade | Cobhams Asuquo | 3:51 |
|---|
| 4. | "Turn Me On" (featuring Mo'Cheddah) |
- Alade
- Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi
| Cobhams Asuquo | 3:32 |
|---|
| 5. | "Pillow" | Alade | Cobhams Asuquo | 4:04 |
|---|
| 6. | "Like A Movie" | Alade | Cobhams Asuquo | 4:05 |
|---|
| 7. | "Ba Ni Kidi" | | | 3:20 |
|---|
| 8. | "Back To Sender" (featuring Timaya) | | Wayne McNeish | 4:20 |
|---|
| 9. | "The Way You Are (Remix)" (featuring Chamillionaire) | | | 3:52 |
|---|
| 10. | "Belly" | | Wayne McNeish | 3:58 |
|---|
Bonus tracks| Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|
| 11. | "Style Na Style (Remix)" (featuring 9ice, Jesse Jagz and Password) | | Password | 4:45 |
|---|
| Total length: | 43:38 |
|---|
Personnel
- Dare Art Alade – vocals, writer, producer, executive producer
- Inetimi Timaya Odon – vocals, writer
- Abolore Adegbola Akande – vocals, writer
- Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola - vocals, writer
- Patrick Mathias – vocals, writer
- Jesse Garba Abaga - vocals, writer
- Paul and Peter Okoye - vocals, writer
- Hakeem Temidayo Seriki - vocals, writer
- Keno Kenneth - writer
- Sikiru Olanrewaju Dabiri - writer, producer
- Cobhams Asuquo – producer, writer
- Michael Collins Ajereh - producer
- Ayodele Joseph Basil - producer
- Tobi Akinbiyi - mixing engineer, mastering engineer
- Wayne McNeish - producer, mixing engineer
- Osiki Escoffery Ojo - mixing engineer
- TY Bello - photography
- Segun Fasika - graphics
- Deola Art Alade - graphics, executive producer, A&R
References