On his long overdue sophomore album, Mayorkun blends influences from across Africa’s regions into a coherent body of work. From the East African lyrics on “Nakupenda” to the Southern African rhythms of the title track, he varies his sonics with an accomplished dexterity.
“I wanted to play around with different sounds but with Afro fused in it,” Mayorkun tells Apple Music. “I still do Yoruba and local Naija wordplay, but I was going for Afrofusion.” Along with its varied aural framework, the album incorporates a range of moods and themes. “I’m heavily influenced by my environment,” he says. “I feel like I had to master peace to make this.
I had to be OK before I made this album.” Covering affirmation, catharsis, social commentary, and gratitude, Mayorkun (Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel) talks us through the album, track by track.
TRACKLIST
Back In Office || DOWNLOAD MP3
Soldier Boy || DOWNLOAD MP3
Freedom || DOWNLOAD MP3
Let Me Know || DOWNLOAD MP3
Ft. Gyakie – Desire || DOWNLOAD MP3
Ft. Joeboy – No String Attached || DOWNLOAD MP3
Ft. Victony – Holy Father || DOWNLOAD MP3
Nakupenda || DOWNLOAD MP3
Ft. Flavour – Feel Am || DOWNLOAD MP3
Piece Of Mind || DOWNLOAD MP3
Ft. DJ Maphorisa – Jay Jay || DOWNLOAD MP3
Oluwa || DOWNLOAD MP3
