"Chop My Money" is a song by
Nigerian
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duo
P-Square
P-Square is a Nigerian music duo consisting of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records (now Square Root Entertainment)
In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon's ...
. It features additional vocals from
Akon
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and
May D
Akinmayokun Awodumila (born 28 December 1984), popularly known as May D, is a Nigerian singer. He was formally signed to R&B duo P-Square's record label Square Records.
Biography
May D was born Akinmayokun Awodumila in Lagos into a family o ...
. The song originally appeared on their fifth studio album, ''
The Invasion'' (2011). P-Square recorded the song shortly after signing a partnership deal with Akon's
. The music video for "Chop My Money" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Ben Marc.
Background and recording
"Chop My Money" loosely translates to ''Spend My Money''. In an interview with
Tim Westwood
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in 2012, the duo were asked about their collaboration with Akon and how it came about. They said they've known Akon for several years and their collaboration with him was an easy transition.
Live performances
On August 26, 2012, P-Square performed "Chop My Money" at the Love AfroBeats Festival, a concert they headlined. The duo also performed the song to a sold out crowd at the
HMV Apollo
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.
Accolades
"Chop My Money" was nominated for Best Pop Single, Best Collabo and Song of the Year at
The Headies 2012
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.
Track listing and covers
*;Digital download
Chop My Money" (P-Square, Akon and May D) – 4:32#"Chop My Money" (cover by
Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago bluegrass band)
References
External links
News item and video feat. Peter Okoye of P-Squarere: cover of "Chop My Money" by a Chicago bluegrass band
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P-Square songs
2012 singles
Akon songs
2012 songs
Song recordings produced by Fliptyce