Murder Dem Explained

"Murder Dem" is a song by Nigerian rapper and record producer Jesse Jagz. It was released on December 2, 2012, by Chocolate City. Jesse Jagz's second studio album, (2013) was initially supposed to feature the song. However, "Murder Dem" was ultimately removed from the album's final track list due to the rapper's departure from Chocolate City.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Sample and performance

"Murder Dem" samples the church hymn "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" and was originally sung by Jesse Jagz on the reality TV show Nigerian Idol.^[5]

Music video

The music video for "Murder Dem" was directed by MEX Films. It was uploaded to YouTube on February 27, 2013, with a total length of 3 minutes and 47 seconds. In the video, Jesse Jagz plays the general of Jagz Nation, a fictional character who is on Nigeria's most wanted list. Throughout the video, several newspaper headlines hinted at the general's possible assassination and capture. The video features footage of Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, and the Nigerian Army. Moreover, the room that served as its main setting featured wall posters and a television set.^[6]

Critical reception

"Murder Dem" received positive reviews from music critics. A writer for the website Nigerian Sounds commended the song for "showcasing Jesse Jagz's avant-garde production style" and praised the rapper's rhyming style.^[7]

Accolades

The music video for "Murder Dem" was nominated for Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video at the 10th Annual Channel O Music Video Awards, which took place at the Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Soweto, on November 30, 2013.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: New Music: Jesse Jagz – Murder Dem. Jaguda. 7 November 2013. 2 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233818/http://www.jaguda.com/2012/12/02/new-music-jesse-jagz-murder-dem/. live.
2. Web site: New Music: Jesse Jagz – Murder Dem. Bellanaija. 7 November 2013. 3 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000623/http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/12/03/new-music-jesse-jagz-murder-dem/. live.
3. Web site: New Music: Murder Dem - Jesse Jagz. that1960chick. 7 November 2013. 2 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202230646/http://www.that1960chick.com/2012/12/04/new-music-murder-dem-jesse-jagz/. live.
4. Web site: JESSE JAGZ RETURNS WITH MURDER DEM. Hip Hop World Magazine. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203002329/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/04/jesse-jagz-returns-with-murdem-dem/. 3 December 2013. dead.
5. Web site: EXCLUSIVE :Jesse Jags – Murder 'Em. Tooxclusive. 7 November 2013. 1 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130201051306/http://tooxclusive.com/2012/03/31/exclusive-jesse-jags-murder-em/. live.
6. Web site: VIDEO: Jesse Jagz – Murder Dem. Notjustok. 7 November 2013. 27 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131027032049/http://notjustok.com/2013/02/27/video-jesse-jagz-murder-dem/. live.
7. Web site: Video Download:-Jesse Jagz - Murder Dem (Official Video). Nigerian Sounds. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130928033611/http://nigeriansounds.com/archives/23189. 28 September 2013. dead.
8. Web site: VIDEO: Channel O Africa Music Video Awards 2013 Nominees List. Notjustok. 7 November 2013. 10 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160810215603/http://notjustok.com/2013/09/03/video-channel-o-africa-music-video-awards-2013-nominees-list/. dead.
9. Web site: Channel O Africa Music Video Awards 2013 nominees announced. Bizcommunity. 7 November 2013. 27 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141227054308/http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/40/99719.html. live.