| "Personally" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by P-Square | ||||
| from the album Double Trouble | ||||
| Released | 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Square Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | P-Square | |||
| Producer(s) | Vtek | |||
| P-Square singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Personally" on YouTube | ||||
"Personally" is a song by Nigerian duo P-Square. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album, Double Trouble (2014).[1] On June 21, 2013, Jude Engees Okoye and Clarence Peters created the music video for the song, which was posted to Vevo and included a cameo by Osita Iheme.[2] "Personally" peaked at number one on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Chart for the week of August 10 through August 22, 2013.[3] It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards.
Musical influences and appreciation
P-Square paid tribute to Michael Jackson who inspired them to dance, sing, and write songs. Moreover, they dedicated the music video to him, adding, "He lives on and inspires us Personally".[4] Jermaine Jackson expressed his gratitude to P-Square, commending them for being "absolutely sensational with the showmanship, the singing, the dancing".[5][6]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Dance | Nominated | [7] |
| 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Music Video of the year (artist & director) | Nominated | [8] | |
| MTV Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] | |
| 2013 | Soul Train Music Awards | Best International Performance | Nominated | [10] |
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Personally" | P-Square | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Personally (Instrumental)" | ———— | 3:12 |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[11] | 104 |
References
- ^ "Personally by P Square". iTunes. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "P-Square 'Personally'". Okay Africa. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "Pop Duo P-Square's "Personally" Claims the No. 1 Spot on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Chart-DJ Xclusive Co-Hosts". Bellanaija. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "P-Square's 'Personally' Tribute To Michael". The Michael Jackson World Network. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Personally video: I want to meet PSquare, says Jermaine Jackson". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Michael Jackson's Brother, Jermaine Appreciates P-Square On The Tribute Song 'Personally'". 360nobs. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ "2013 Soul Train Awards nominations". Rollingout. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "P-Square – Personally" (in French). Les classement single.
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