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Wizkid’s Morayo: A Sonically Rich and Thematically Inconsistent Experience – Michael Kolawole

Morayo is just a nominal dedication with erratic lyrics, jumping between different ideas, moods, and styles. It feels fragmented, thematically reflecting an artist at a crossroads. It oscillates between Wizkid’s penchant for romantic, mellow tendencies and upbeat, danceable tracks. The result is a sonically rich yet thematically inconsistent experience

Olamide’s Ikigai: From Bariga to the Metaverse – Michael Kolawole     

Like his mentor Jay Z, who announced his retirement in 2003 but made a comeback with Kingdom Comes in 2006, Olamide isn’t ready to retire yet. The ability to make music that excites is a gift and it’s hard to shut it off. Maybe this EP marks the start of an exciting new chapter for him and a teaser for his highly-anticipated full-return album.