One remarkable attribute of Fireboy is his ability to blend sublime lyrics with the mundane (Lamba). Throughout the album the lyrics poetically explore the complexities of romantic relationships with a touch of levity. The album is well-sequenced from the opening track to the end, but the smooth transition from “obaa sima” to “need me” is simple yet beautiful.
With featured appearances from Olamide, Qing Ming, Ladi Poe, Amaeya, and the late Mohbad, Chike manages to create an album that further consolidates the strength of his exciting discography while announcing without equivocation the arrival of a legend in the making.
Rema isn't big on songwriting, but he lets his brilliance shine through occasionally on a few songs. The major statement of this album isn't lyrical brilliance but a daring experiment of sounds. On HEIS, Rema defies all the rules and limitations many artists impose on their craft
"Falling" featuring J. Cole depicts, on the other hand, the end of a romantic relationship. Tems' lyrics reveal a sense of disillusionment and self-realization, expressing the need to part ways despite lingering emotions. J. Cole's verse adds depth, illustrating the confusion and pain of a love turned toxic, and the inevitable dissolution.
Despite the brilliance of some of the songs, they end sooner than expected, just as one begins to enjoy them. However, the seamless fusion of genres and concise song structures contribute to the album's freshness and appeal, making it a standout in contemporary music.
Ultimately, Shallipopi’s endeavor to elevate himself through his second studio album, Shakespopi, which has made it to the Spotify Nigeria and Apple Music charts, in no way showcases masterful creativity or experimentation
We live in an era defined by artistic collaboration that defy borders. It’s understandable for an artist to seek international collaborations to broaden his horizons but some of the guest artists on Lungu Boy, though talented on their own, can’t seem to connect with Asake's Lagos street life, especially the Isalẹ Èkó street culture
When he cannot productively focus this energy, however, what emerges is an inordinate mess, like the repetitive OZEBA. Working with high octane sounds means Rema often straddles the divide between irritating noise and a beautiful madness; and there are those who will think he has placed his album firmly in the former.
If this album is a collection of her experiences, she should have more to share than love and the struggles of adjusting to her newfound fame.
But it is the newcomers that provide some of the album's sharpest sonic touch points. P.Priime works in a brilliant interpolation of Wande Coal's You Bad for Jazzy's Song, as Ayra revels in a night spent grooving inebriated in a club
RnB is not the best work from either of these stars, forget the fact that it does not even attempt to acknowledge the saga behind its creation, but a combination of the superb talents and decent chemistry of Ruger and BNXN makes it a great addition to both their discographies.
In his new album Shakespopi with a tracklist boasting 9 songs, perhaps to cut down on fillers, Shallipopi is still nowhere near winning the hearts of his critics; the pressure is well-deserved, if you’re celebrated then you have to do more.