"Scapegoat" is a song by Nigerian singer

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, released on September 16, 2010. Produced by

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, it was included in the track listing for the unreleased album, ''Mr. Endowed''.

Critical reception

"Scapegoat" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Jibola L of ''

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'' said, "It’s definitely a fun listen, like most music churned from the Mo’hits factory. We’re totally loving the Highlife feeling on the song. Of course, we see him bringing back his harmonica days on this one." Demola OG of

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said the song "may possibly cut cross the older and younger generation because it is D'banj and it appears that it has some element of a highlife." Oye Akideinde of 360 Nobs added, "Loving the cut. D Banj professes his love to a chick with a lovely 'backside."

Track listing

; Digital single

Scape Goat (The Fix)

The remix of "Scapegoat", titled Scape Goat (The Fix)", features rap vocals from American rapper

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. It was released on April 21, 2013. At the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in London, D'banj first revealed plans to work with West during a backstage interview with Tim Westwood. * * * * * *