"Redemption" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Jagz Nation, Vol. 1: Thy Nation Come (2013). The song was written and produced by Jesse Jagz and is the first single released following his departure from Chocolate City.[1][2]
MEX films filmed the music video for "Redemption" at Samklef's Lagos studio. The video was uploaded to YouTube on May 29, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 24 seconds.[3][4][5]
A still from the "Redemption" video, showing the celebration of Nigeria's annual Democracy Day.
"Redemption" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk commended Jesse Jagz for "delivering conscious dancehall music" and said the rapper was inspired by other Jamaican acts.[6]OkayAfrica said the song is "anchored on an addictive clink-clank beat and swerving synth melody, which Jesse Jagz expertly rides and molds into a hip-hop-meets-dancehall gem."[7] Alex Amos of Onobello considers Jesse Jagz to be "the truth" and said the record "expresses his confidence in the path that he has chosen."[8] A writer for Pulse Nigeria commended Jesse Jagz's rastafarian delivery and said he started his imprint in style.[9]
