# Continental Playlist

Continental Playlist is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter King Perryy, released on 15 February 2023 by Continental Music under exclusive licence to Engage,a division of MAD solutions INC. with guest features from Tekno, 1da Banton, Victony, and Ria Sean. The EP received generally favorable reviews from critics and peaked at number 10 on the Sweden Apple Music chart and 46 on the France iTunes chart.

## Background and release

Perryy's music career gained momentum in 2018 with the release of his breakout single 'Man on Duty' featuring Timaya, Building on his newfound popularity affiliating with Dem Mama records owned by Timaya, In December 2019 he released his follow up single 'Work N Grind' and 'Murder' featuring Teni. On April 28, 2021, he released his debut studio album titled "Citizen Of The World" which features Phyno, Mayorkun, Kizz Daniel, Timaya, PsychoYP and Oxlade On 15 February 2023 He released Continental Playlist in 2023.

## Composition

The 7-track EP features a diverse range of songs. The first track, "On God" serving as the lead single, this track opens the project with a heartfelt message. King Perryy reflects on his journey, acknowledging the central role of God in his life and career. On Turkey Nla (Remix) featuring Tekno the song might share the same title as one of Wande Coal's songs, yet the message and style are different and the removal of Fela Kuti sample on the original where the last part of the song explore Amapiano with the skittering log drum serving as the accompaniment to the drums, kick, and baseline. On "Tight Condition" He shared a A punchy duet alongside singer Victony. "Oh No" features rolling drums, kicks, and baseline. Lyrically, it finds Perryy reflecting his transactional relationship on a girl. On ”Flamingo" featuring Ria Sean, this bouncy, R&B-tinged track mixes Dancehall vibes with a Nigerian bounce and Hawaiian guitar melodies while No Stress" is a blend of Dancehall and Highlife, this song borrows elements from 20th-century palm wine music. Repurposing lyrics from King Perryy's earlier hit "Yawa" a”nd on the outdo "Denge" closing the EP, this dance-centric track features 1da Banton, who also serves as its producer. The rhythm draws inspiration from Timaya's “Sanko” and Runtown's “Body Riddim.” Sparse lyrics allow the energetic production to shine, with Banton's solemn verse adding a contrasting depth.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :
| Review scores ||
| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 6.8/10 |
| Afrocritic | 6/10 |
Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria rated the extended play 6.8/10, praising his ability to infuse multiple sounds, in his words he said that King Perryy blends his signature Dancehall style with mainstream elements, aiming to expand his reach while preserving his unique identity in the evolving Nigerian music scene.
Emmanuel Daraloye of Afrocritic rated the project 6/10 saying that the production on Continental Playlist is exceptional, blending diverse styles and cultures, reflecting an artist attuned to global trends. However, the collaborations often overshadow King Perryy's performances, a balance that could be refined in future projects.

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
| Various | 15 February 2023 | streaming, digital download, CD | Standard | Continental Music |