Nigerian Grammy Award winner, Sikiru Adepoju and The Riddim Doctors release new album, 'Ope (Gratitude)'

Size: 9 songs, 48 minutes

Tracklist: TBD

Particulars/Takeaway: Here’s a breakdown of songs from the album;

1. Ajaja (I’m The Spirit)

‘Ajaja‘ is, “The one Spirit, that guidelines The Universe!” The, *I Am That I Am* Spirit, of all who collect to have fun Life for a standard good! The Track additionally pays homage to our ancestors’ ever-living spirits – in joyful remembrance of their contributions and presence always.

The cautious mix of percussion and musical Devices produces heart-warming, mellow music to carry the Spirit of the Listener.

2. Goin’ Someplace

Zakir (Tablas) and Sikiru (Dundun) spontaneously laid the inspiration (on the second take) for Giovanni (Congas) to creatively end in a single take, resulting in the development of this dwelling drum-machine taking -off unfettered, into the 21st century.

Keyboards and Steeldrum shade this speedy musical automobile, belching thunder, stirred up by Lightning Arms!

Three. Dide Afrika (Wake Up Afrika)

The Artists current a mix of Percussion and Vocals in wealthy, attractive tones. The steeldrum, dundun (Speaking Drums), tasty Keyboards and candy guitar, create a pleasant ambiance for the listener.

The colourful gong and the regular, vital ticking of the agogo (bell), alerts us to the truth that, now could be the Time, for Africa’s joyous full-awakening .

four. Idaji (Dawn)

‘Idaji’ is Yoruba for early morning.

The listener can take pleasure in expertly knit, sonorous and harmonious Sounds. There isn’t a voice overlay on this quantity, however that of percussive devices, synthesizers, drums, sweet- guitar and the gong. These are joyful, danceable Sounds, which painting a dawn of happiness.

5. I’ll Take You There

On this Dawning, ‘golden-age,’ extra folks, (planetwide), are awakening and embracing The Staple Singers’ imaginative and prescient of ‘a spot’ the place “No person’s crying/ nervous/mendacity to the races or flashing false smiles.

6. Ire Temi (My Success)

This observe accommodates a collection of affirmations for achievement. It begins by saying that success is achieved by working good. We study from nature how the butterfly preserves itself and its magnificence, by exercising warning in all its actions.

Expertise has proven that it takes a variety of smartness to extract the nut from the palm-kernel. Human beings can use all this knowledge to benefit.

7. Nation Roads

Riddim Docs inject their distinctive musical medication to this John Denver Traditional guaranteeing gratifying experiences are had by listeners while driving, dancing, enjoyable or in any other case.

eight. Palm-Wine

Introduced within the Highlife musical type, ‘Palm Wine’ could be very cool, danceable and permits the listener to provide private lyrics if he/she needs. Take one sip of this music and be transported to wash, sandy seashores, inviting blue waters, light breezes and imposing palm timber. Take pleasure in your Vacation.

9. Lana Dewa (Clear The Method)

On this observe, we take up the theme of Marcus Garvey, solely this time we name on the spirits of our ancestors to clear the best way for us in occasions of difficulties or crises.

Counting on religious assist, we will conquer all obstacles, and go on to achieve all our enterprises. Absolutely, every of us has an ancestor that he or she can name upon in occasions of disaster. The ancestors are ready to obtain our name for assist.

Rankings: /10

• Zero-1.9: Flop

• 2.Zero-Three.9: Close to fall

• four.Zero-5.9: Common

• 6.Zero-7.9: Victory

• eight.Zero-10: Champion

Pulse Score: /10

Tracklist: 1.eight/2

Content material and Themes: 1.9/2

Manufacturing: 2/2

Enjoyability and Satisfaction: 1.9/2

Execution: 1.eight/2

Whole:

9.four – Champion