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. 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. 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".