Yemi Alade, one of Nigeria’s gifted Afropop artists and performers signed to Effyzzie Music, has continued to make her mark with an impressive new sixteen-track album titled “It’s Yemi Alade.”
The album opens with “Alhaja” as the first track, followed by “General Market” at Track 2. At Track 3, Yemi Alade features popular Congolese singer and songwriter Ferre Gola on “Coco na Yam.” The song adds a strong African connection to the project as the two artists share their voices on a track inspired by Congolese music.
Yemi Alade then moves to “Yemi Mi Lova” at Track 5, where she teams up with talented Nigerian singer and record producer Spyro. “Ala Bekee” follows at Track 6 and features legendary Nigerian producer and Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy. The song had already been released before the full album and gives the project another well-known Nigerian music figure.
“Owa” takes the seventh spot, while “Minister of Enjoyment” comes next. At Track 9, Yemi Alade joins forces with popular Kenyan singer and songwriter Bien on “Don’t Be Shy.” The album then continues with “Titanium” at Track 10. This song shows a softer R&B side of Yemi Alade while she still keeps some of the African style that runs through the album.
At Track 11, “Earth Song” takes the project into another direction with a more dance-focused feel. The song features talented Kenyan singers Sofiya Nzau and Njerae, giving Yemi Alade another chance to connect with artists from across Africa.
The pan-African feel continues on “Paradise,” the twelfth track, which features experienced Congolese-French singer Singuila. Their collaboration focuses on love and the feeling of finding a special person who understands you. The two singers add their own styles to the song and create another African connection on the album.
At Track 13, Nigerian singer and Sugar Mummy Records founder Teni joins Yemi Alade on “Away.” The project then moves to “Overtake” at Track 14, featuring well-known Nigerian rapper Jeriq, the head of Iyoo Cartel. The song also carries some Nigerian cultural elements and shows Yemi Alade’s ability to move between different African sounds and ideas.
“Worry” takes the fifteenth spot and features gifted Nigerian singer and songwriter Fave. The album then closes with “Shawa Shawa (Ashawo),” the sixteenth and final track.
Across “It’s Yemi Alade,” Yemi Alade moves through different sides of her life and music. She speaks as a lover, a woman, a daughter, a hustler, and someone who understands the pressure that comes with everyday life. Her roots also remain important throughout the project, as she uses different African music styles, languages, and collaborations to tell her story.
The album also gives room for several notable African artists to join her. From Ferre Gola and Singuila to Bien, Sofiya Nzau, Njerae, Don Jazzy, Teni, Jeriq, Spyro, and Fave, each guest adds something different to the project. Yemi Alade still keeps her own identity at the centre while she explores love, culture, success, faith, and life from different points of view.
With 16 tracks and collaborations from artists across Nigeria and other parts of Africa, “It’s Yemi Alade” gives fans plenty of music to enjoy. It is a project that shows Yemi Alade’s growth and her ability to connect different African music styles while staying true to who she is.
Finally, This album has what it takes to keep music lovers interested after the first play. You may soon want to hear it again, then return to it on another day. That alone makes it a worthy choice for anyone who enjoys fascinating music.
Tracklist Of It’s Yemi Alade Album By Yemi Alade Below.
- Alhaja
- General Market
- Coco na Yam (feat. Ferre Gola)
- Little Kiss (E Good)
- Yemi Mi Lova (feat. Spyro)
- Ala Bekee (feat. Don Jazzy)
- Owa
- Minister of Enjoyment
- Don’t Be Shy (feat. Bien)
- Titanium
- Earth Song (feat. Sofiya Nzau & Njerae)
- Paradise (feat. Singuila)
- Away (feat. Teni)
- Overtake (feat. Jeriq)
- Worry (feat. Fave)
- Shawa Shawa (Ashawo)