Apart from loving the "Jag of all tradez" album for life, and if you havent got that you better go get it because it is one timeless compilation of art, the kind of music you will still bump to in 2050, trust me.
I haven't exactly been impressed with the new albums out this year so far; a few good ones and some others. Capital Hill producer and recording artiste Tha Suspect's album cuts it for me though, as far as overall delivery is concerned and i consider it my best of the few good ones. I had done a "COMPREHENSIVE" review in my entertainment column of The Leadership newspaper sometime in March and want to give you one or two reasons why you should go get a copy of this album and support Nigerian Music...
I haven't exactly been impressed with the new albums out this year so far; a few good ones and some others. Capital Hill producer and recording artiste Tha Suspect's album cuts it for me though, as far as overall delivery is concerned and i consider it my best of the few good ones. I had done a "COMPREHENSIVE" review in my entertainment column of The Leadership newspaper sometime in March and want to give you one or two reasons why you should go get a copy of this album and support Nigerian Music...
ALBUM REVIEW
THA SUSPECT – “I AM MUSIC”
Humble beginnings…
Peter David a.k.a Tha Suspect had to work through what is his life today after losing his parents at an early age. The Akwa Ibom born artiste’s youth was in Oritshe – a part of Ikeja, Lagos; the defining factor of his life as depicted in his debut effort, the producer’s album “I am Music”.
What’s new…
This is the first ever “producer album” to be made in Nigeria, you would easily say Tha Suspect is following in the steps of music giants across the world such as Timbaland, P.Diddy, Carlos Santana and David Guetta and making a notable mark in today’s Nigerian music industry. The closest we got to this would be the efforts of DJs Jimmy Jatt and Neptunes who each have released albums featuring artistes – Tha Suspect however, actually does his own singing.
The Album…
Was released in November 2010 at an event that had industry heads across all talent fields including record label colleague and film maestro Clarence Peters with whom Tha Suspect formed a special bond through childhood into youth and set the stage rolling for what is Capital Hill Records, the record label which he is signed to. With a whooping eighteen tracks, and an impressive line-up on features; we take a peek into the full tracklisting
Track check One Two…
The Album starts off with an intro that features Kenny “Keke” Ogungbe in a literal introduction of the artiste. “Dem don dey move” features label mate and rapper Ill Bliss and is an infectious track as its production is deliberately meant to get you up and swinging – if you had a listen at Kel’s The investment album you may find this one a little familiar and if familiar is anything to help you love a song then the next track which features Terry G and Frank D’Nero is one to love; it is easily a sing-along and with a title like “Mugu” there is little or nothing left to the imagination when you do hear the lyrics; Tha Suspect’s intention is to create a fun-type love song. “Tuaile” is a feel-good song that talks about street credits short of saying “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and give to the street what is the street’s in this case possibly Tha Suspect – this one features Shank, Zee, Yung Milz and Ill Bliss.
Jaywon, Sideone and sKin are on the track he calls “Eye don tear” and you can easily get carried away with the tone that is set for dance in the production of this song; Tha Suspect gets spiritual and appreciative in a song that features rap/ rock duo Rooftop Mcs, Kefee and Mike Anyasodo of Project Fame in another yet familiar tune earlier produced for the Rooftop MCs fourth album “Back at One”, Tha Suspect’s version is a lot faster and loses the rock feel to adapt a more upbeat and street credible sound. “If I was” is the official love song of the album and features sultry singer Waje alongside Muna and Damilola. On this track, Tha Suspect allows the ladies play with the patterns of the sound he produces as they lace their voices on the track – a lovable feature as this song is slow and sexy while it pays attention to the detail in the music. “Tomorrow go be” features Ill Bliss and Black Twang; on this track Tha Suspect reaches to his Efik roots and spits out some lines in his native tongue on the chorus but the interesting part of this song is the detail in Ill Bliss’s rap, one that should be listened to with caution.
“E go better” features Nosa and Fae Hong, a compassionate song for his fellow Nigerian, Tha Suspect shows off his vocal skills in this track and the message is clear while the sound has distinct acoustic strings underlying the vocals; easily the best song on the album if you are a music lover with an ear for detail. The sound that comes with the track “Na you go kpeme” which features Timaya is yet again familiar especially with reference the pattern of the message, this could easily bore you out or then again really interest you if you have an ear for high street concentration music. “My love” is another feel good song on the album and could easily have one singing along to its happy chorus; it features Yung Milz.
A Fuji infused remix of the song “Tuaile” features Pasuma Wonder and the combination is infectious as this is another deliberate attempt to get the listener up and dancing, while also singing along. Kleva Jay is featured on the track “You try o” – this one is for the street heads; “I go make am” features Elhay and is a lyrical depiction of the life, hopes and dreams of the artiste; if you pay attention, the beats get your head bumping while you try to digest the words. Bonus tracks feature remixes of “Tuaile” in Ragga version and “Dem don dey move” in techno/ upbeat.
Possibly the highlight of the album, Tha Suspect features two remixes of the song “I no send you” with a male and female version. Femcees including Sasha, Eva, MoCheddah, Blaise, Muna and Zee display lyrical prowess on this track while the men spit over the track in a version that features International rapper, singer and producer Wyclef Jean, Ill Bliss, Ghetto-P, Mi Fliss, MI, Vector, Teeto and DJ Tee – these songs will make your day if you are a hip hop head.
Upside…
Production is versatile and highly commendable and for the first of its kind the album really does impress, the feature selection is genius and very much in line with each of the tunes, each song is unique to itself and every listener will find a track that attends to their music needs irrespective of the love for (or not) the streets.
Downside…
The desire to fulfil the street need left a few songs lacking a little more spice, cursing was a major factor of the songs and is thus a PG rated album; perhaps a little less cursing in future efforts will be appropriate
Rating…
The album is an all round impressive effort especially being the first producer album effort; we advise you to get a copy. My rating is 6/10
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