“20 songs!” This was my initial reaction when I
fliped over May D’s album jacket. Yeah you can call me lazy and I won’t
begrudge you; but my rather crude instincts plus little experience tell me this
is a sure sign of trouble. Well, I hope my trepidation is unfounded this
time. Lets run through the most striking
songs (good or bad) on this album. Here we go:
Story
of my life (Mekka E)
This is in my opinion, the best song on this album.
The beat is cool and laid back, just the perfect background for May D to bare
it all. But here’s the catch, “No story.” May D blatantly refused to tell us
the ‘koko.’
Fumigate
(Pappy Jay)
LMFAO!!! This song is a joke. A bad joke! Please!
fumigate what or who? This is a senseless song through and through. This joint
had no business being on this album or any album for that matter (photo albums
too).
Gat
Me High (Shizzi)
You just have to be a sadistic, Nazi apologist not
to move to this song mehn. The production is bright and bubbly. May D’s
delivery is point perfect. I love this one right here. MayD sabi sing and the
boy got that tight melody game no doubt.
Get
down (Oskido)
MayD didn’t do justice to this beat in my candid
opinion. MayD had the good fortune of an original house beat cooked up by one
of SA’s finest, Oskido, and what did he do? He WASTED it! This joint could have
been better planned, and definitely better executed.
Show
me your style (Shizzi)
Shizzi is special. I love this one too. MayD did
just enough to make it a good jam. You might also notice that our very good
friend “the way you whine” featured on this joint *deep sigh of anguish*.
Your
eyes ft Davido
Regular joint but I must give it up to Davido on
this one. He delivered a champagne performance on this song. May D however,
wasn’t dressed for the party.
Soundtrack
This was when May D had something to prove. The
“hungry to get it” May D. I miss this May D. Beautiful piece, very well put
together. On a lighter note, the “square records baby” on the initial one is
missing. LOL
Kigbe
ft Olamide & Kswitch (UC draw)
Special Shoutout to UC draw mehn!! This beat is
banging and I loved it instantly. I’ve always thought highly of Kswitch and he
didn’t ‘fall my hand’ on this one. Olamide can’t be muted.
Cool
temper (Peter Okoye)
Peter and May D take us back on this one. Nice and
easy retro sound. I’m so loving May D on this one. I hear some nice harmonies in
there. Like a lot of naija acts, May D is a born Singer no doubt. Still plenty
room for improvement though; and that’s a good thing.
Suffering
and smiling (Fliptyce)
This is obviously MayD’s ill-fated shot at doing conscious music and boy did he suck at
it. The beat also does very little in helping to create that feel. This one
right here is a minus.
Jekajo
(Fliptyce)
Typical naija song title. I believe you all know
what to expect here. This is one of those songs off this album I never want to
hear anymore. Forever. I hate it.
Nobody
ft Tuface (Spells)
You see, tuface doesn’t have to be on every album.
If you don’t have something sensible that will make both of you look good on
the track, just allow the guy be. Tuface doesn’t sound hyped about this song.
Tu should have said NO, but I doubt that is one of his virtues (Tu good for his
own good sometimes). This is a poor one and more sadly, it’s an awful way to
end the album.
TheMobs’
Summary:
I think your album should be like your own 60mins
special. It’s like your 1hour slot on premium radio to introduce yourself and
music without adverts to interrupt you. It’s your show; and we will wait
patiently for you to wow us. You can cry, tease, laugh, give a speech, act a
skit, tell a joke, anything you want, but just give us a great time and enjoy
yourself. Remember its a “show” so planning is key. Perhaps my initial fears
about this 20-song album weren’t entirely exaggerated. MayD’s album comprises a
not-out-of-this-world 20 tracks; with 19 tracks about ‘ijo’ and ‘baby(double
check). Nothing more. No new guy “put on”, nothing about the man, half-baked
lyrics, the beats are in a hurry and obviously randomly selected (no custom
made music); come on!
The album art and photography is an apology.
Especially when you consider that its really may D’s album youre staring at.
The album title doesn’t stir enough anticipation to make it memorable. The
title screams clueless!!! I can sense the lack of a proper team or team-work
all over this project. Maybe MayD needs to get signed again. He needs people.
Really, this doesn’t feel like an album to me; but
hey, this right here is the “ideal” Nigerian album so what the heck am I
talking about? I’m so pissed at this spineless effort because this is the type
of “Chapter one” that makes you want to drop the book. I truly believe that May
D has got the talent to do way better than this dismal album he served us. i do
hope he stops looking at the competition and let us have some Original May D in
“Chapter two.”
Once
more, don’t take my word for it. Cop the album
The
Angry Mob is a 100% Risk taker, Dream weaver, Human capital investor, Principal
consultant with PUSH, an A &R in the Nigerian Music biz and he’s stuck in
the business of MAKING stars…
Culled
from citrusmusiclive.com
