"Mr Endowed" is a song by Nigerian singer

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, released on May 23, 2010. Produced by

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, it was included in the track listing for ''Mr. Endowed'', an album that was never released due to D'banj's exit from

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. The song was reportedly recorded after D'banj signed a recording contract with Kanye West's

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. In an interview with April Woodard of

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, D'banj confirmed the rumours about the aforementioned contract.

Performance

D'banj performed the song at Chris Aire's "Hollywood Jewels" event in April 2010.

Critical reception

"Mr Endowed" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Demola OG of NotJustOk praised Don Jazzy's versatility and further stated, "You can tell that this track is geared to an international audience while still staying true to the Nigerian market content wise." A writer ''

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'' added, "D’banj has always had a way with wordplay and this is no exception. Over a strumming Don Jazzy beat, D’Banj tells us how is 'Mr Endowed'".

Accolades

"Mr Endowed" was nominated for Hottest Single of the Year at the 2011

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. The music video for the song was nominated for Best Afro Pop Video and Video of the Year at the 2010 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). "Mr Endowed" earned D'banj a nomination for Best Use of Effects at the aforementioned awards ceremony.

Track listing

; Digital single

Mr Endowed (Remix)

The remix of "Mr Endowed" features rap vocals from American rapper

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. It was released on May 23, 2010, by

. Produced by Don Jazzy, the song appeared in the track listing for ''Mr. Endowed'', an unreleased album.

Background

Don Jazzy uploaded the remix's cover art onto Twitter in October 2010. There were speculations that D'banj and Snoop Dogg would premiered the song during the 2010 Koko Concert. D'banj and Snoop Dogg performed the single at the 2013 MTV Africa All Stars Concert held at the

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Music video

The music video for the remix was directed by Sesan Ogunro. It was produced by

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-nominated film producer Luti Fagbenle, who is best known for producing music videos for recording artists such as

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, Pitbull,

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and

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Accolades

The music video for "Mr Endowed" (Remix) won Most Gifted Male Video and was nominated for the Most Gifted Video of the Year at the 2011

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. It was also nominated for Best Afro Pop Video at the 2011 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).

Track listing

; Digital single

References

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