The Chief (album)

The Chief
The Chief
Studio album by Jidenna
Released	February 17, 2017
Recorded	2015–16
Genre	Hip hop; pop; R&B;
Length	57:28
Label	Wondaland; Epic;
Producer	Jidenna (also exec.); Nana Kwabena (also exec.); Best Kept Secret; Nate "Rocket" Wonder; Roman GianArthur; Andrew Horowitz; Frank Dukes; Mark Williams; Volta; f a l l e n; Mikey Mike; Jupiter; Jon Jon Traxx; Laco; Ellis Martin; Sonny Digital; Hit-Boy; Nick Seeley; B HAM;
Jidenna chronology
Singles from The Chief
	"Long Live the Chief"; Released: December 21, 2015; "Chief Don't Run"; Released: June 27, 2016; "Little Bit More"; Released: July 8, 2016; "The Let Out"; Released: February 3, 2017;

The Chief is the debut studio album by Nigerian-American hip hop recording artist Jidenna, released on February 17, 2017, by Wondaland and Epic Records.^[2] It features guest appearances from fellow labelmates Roman GianArthur, Nana Kwabena, Janelle Monáe and St. Beauty. The album's artwork pays homage to Boz Scaggs' 1980 album Middle Man.^[3] It garnered positive reviews from critics for its globe-trotting, genre-hopping production and showcasing Jidenna's charismatic delivery and knack for narrative storytelling. The Chief debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200 and spawned four singles: "Long Live the Chief", "Chief Don't Run", "Little Bit More" and "The Let Out".

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^ "Jidenna Announces Release Date For Debut Album "The Chief"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
^ "Jidenna Presents Debut Album at L.A. Listening Party". Rap-Up. August 23, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2018.