UY Scuti is the ninth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide, released on June 18, 2021. It follows his 2020 album Carpe Diem.
Background On March 16, 2021, via his Instagram story, Olamide shared the cover art of his new album. On April 18, he announced the name and release date of the project. On June 9, also via his Instagram page, he released the track listing of the album, which features collaborations with Layydoe, Fave, Jaywillz and Phyno.
Reception Nigerian journalist Damilola Olufemi praised the album for its "solemn and meaningful lyrics" and described its "infusion of both Reggae and Afro-pop" as proof of Olamide’s versatility in the music industry.
Track listing
Charts Chart (2021) Peak position World Albums (Billboard) 12
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryResultAfrican Entertainment Awards USA 2021 Album of the Year
References 10. ALBUM REVIEW: ‘UY Scuti’ is another proof of Olamide’s versatility Damilola Olufemi. June 19, 2021.