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Tems Is Relating With Her Environment and Becomes More Personal On “If Orange Was A Place” [EP Review]

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If Orange Was A Place EP ReviewTemilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become one of the biggest female new generation Nigerian super-star, who, through her input on Wizkid’s ubiquitous “Essence” from his fourth studio album Made In Lagos, accentuated the level of her music career.
However, her sophomore extended play “If Orange Was A Place“, becomes the kind that seeks to solidify and secure her place in the diaspora, through her effort which layers stacks of credibility directly from her contribution laid on Wizkid’s Essence.

The ubiquitous ‘Essence’, unlocked her art into a range of listeners who co-exists with her sound, as such this project has ushered her the second step of elevation which introduces her to a new height as she has also acquired guest appearance on Drake’s most anticipated album, Certified Lover Boy.

Tems has recorded huge success in her career that when female luminaries like, Tiwa Savage, profusely becomes too excited about being on a record with their favorite idol as she did on the song entitled “Somebody’s Son”, featuring the American R&B power-house Brandy; Tems as well, would record her score that she has had a delivery on a song with her idol, super-star Drake. It is that big, alongside, she has been on a song that had Justin Bieber and with all of such enthronement, Tems, tends to secure the numbers she has accumulated in solidifying her place through “If Orange Was A Place” EP, that had her render in a space of 16mins136secs runtime.

She has grown to become the one who relates with her environment in this artistry, as such, she always becomes more personal in between the project. Songs like R&B influenced Afro structural “Replay”, Vibe Out”, acoustic and chemistry filled “Found” featuring the American, Brent Faiyaz and “Avoid Things” are personal stint and also has the license that exposes her as being focused on her craft and hassle as one who desires to expand. Well, remember, she promises her debut studio album next year and also anticipates a feature with Wizkid.

Also amongst these mentioned tracks on the project, she talks about both love, herself, and her music, yearning to conquer more spaces as she invariably hopes to prove her certainty. Her unique vocal range is airy, blends, and suits every sonic interpolation perfectly. “Crazy Tings” is the lead song on the project and it allows Tems to become one that relates with her environment saying that crazy things are happening, and it is defined that even she tends to retain a part, where she becomes more personal through her rendition as well.

She has the perfect songwriting that is outstanding and edgy enough. If Orange Was A Place, is a project where Tems can secure her place in the diaspora as she tells the stories of her life and environment.

Beats/Production:- 3.5/5
Lyrics:- 4/5
Composition/Arrangement:- 4/5
Standout Track:- Replay & Crazy Tings
Musical Moment:- Crazy Tings
Album Rating:- 4/5

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Album Review: Blaqbonez Jettison Hardcore Rap On ‘Emeka Must Shine’

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Blaqbonez tries new sound and rhythms on ‘Emeka Must Shine’ , jettison hardcore rap

The album started with the high-energy, mid-tempo “Road Runners”, featuring Ghanaian sensation Black Sheriff supported by vibrant lead guitars and subtle chords, is a heartfelt way in which the singer talks about his journey from a struggling rapper to one of the best in the job.

The second track 6 business days is a sexual jokes and business minded track. Blaqbonez shows he is a homebred talent whose music is the very heartbeat of the streets, enhances the song’s lyrical narrative. Paying tribute to the likes of Jowi Zaza, Blaqbonez shows he loves sex but doesn’t joke with money.

On KILO, Blaqbonez shows delightful plucking of lead guitars, gentle percussion, and heavy kicks. This is a track for serenading a lover and the joy of beautiful sexual intimacy. Like Ice Spice is a song where the singer talk about ever form of sexual counters, this is where he hails his spending money and his ability to bag hot girls as a preacher of sex without love. As a rapper, Blaqbonez visualize orgasms, strokes and everything sexual encounter on this song.

Appealing to the South East part of the country, Blaqbonez employ the fastest upcoming rapper from South East, Jeriq, here to talk about money and everything wealth. Nyem Ego as the title suggests show everything the rapper is trying to talk about.

Naija Shawty featuring Victony is a track that is particularly marked by solos, striking chords. Their lyrics delve into their resilience and street-smartness in finding a balance between work and love, especially from their Nigerian lovers. Blaqbonez maintains here that his love for Nigerian girls will always be top despite that he’s seen girls all over the world.

Dollarz by Odumodublvck is also a new sound, similar to Ice Spice, the heavy tone from Odumodublvck makes this song a love to fans ears. With the voice of a choir underneath, this song will strike a chord in your heart. The Bezos is where Blaqbonez talks about his future, a very good plan of how he plans to go out and top.

“Today no fit be tomorrow Give me one year I go feel like Bezos, my bank account no fit reach zero”.

Rating 7.5/10

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Album Review: Bnxn Suffers From Monotony On Debut Album ‘Sincerely, Benson’

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Bnxn Sincerely Benson album review

Here’s the review of ‘Sincerely, Benson’, the debut album by award-winning Nigerian singer Bnxn.

On 5 Oct. 2023, Bnxn—or Buju as he was formerly known—released his debut studio album, titled ‘Sincerely, Benson’ like the closing salutation in a formal letter.

A good lyricist, who admittedly took some lessons from Grammy-winning Burna Boy while signed to the latter’s Spaceship Records for two years, Bnxn was understandably economical with both features and duration of this album.

Bnxn Sincerely Benson album review

(There are a lot of albums that might have been successful if not for their unnecessary collaborations. Perhaps, Bnxn learnt from the mistakes of others.)

With a handful of collaborators (2Baba, Headie One, Taves, Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez, Popcaan) present, one may not be mistaken to say ‘Sincerely, Benson’ is a collaborative effort planned by a number of great minds in the background.

On ‘Regret’ featurng 2Baba, Bnxn holds the reigns over the formerly called 2Face, a respected figure from the 2000s who made a loud impact in Afrobeats-to-the-world Movement.

As a matter of fact, Bnxn gives no chance to being overshadowed by his guests, holding the reigns in each and every collaboration!

However, there is a lapse.

Bnxn suffers a huge blow from monotony. The sound has not elevated from what was heard in his previous EPs, and has started to become boring.

He is a talented artist without a doubt, but a great voice and intelligent lyrics are not enough, especially if the sound is repetitive. Versatility in style or sound matters as much as lyrics and voice do.

Nevertheless, or on the good side of it, if ‘Sincerely, Benson’ has achieved something, it is the re-confirmation that Bnxn is not to be played with as far as pen game is concerned—one of the best of his generation in that lane.

‘Pidgin & English’ is this writer’s favorite track off the album. What is yours?

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