Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Olamide: StreetOT Album Review

This time, I pick up my Golden pen... Wait, scratch that, I typed this.
Olamide dropped StreetOT 14-11-14. and before 10am, it was available for free downloads, an album worth $9.99 on iTunes.
But Mr. Olamide's management choices ain't really none of my business.
I won't even lie, immediately I saw it online, I scratched the 'I'm gonna buy that album' thought off my mind. What's the point?
Prior to the release, I already heard Awon Goons Mi, and obviously, my ringtone for a while, Story For The Gods *dances shoki*
Back to the matter, this is a modest offering from Olamide, like all his previous albums, you can listen to this with friends, if you don't get bored easily, you can listen to it alone too, its such a cool album.
Tight lyrics, though there's nothing said we haven't heard before, mostly from Olamide himself, but at least it was aii, moderate features, this album shows some people you don't have to feature people on each and every track before you can make sense.
An igbo guy, or hausa guy might disagree, but isn't music a universal language?
Tho recently, we have been wondering if Olamide now sings more than he raps, but at least, his fans don't mind.
The intro was cool, I think Pasuma really balled on that, no need to form tush, the fuji feel on the intro was apt and onpoint. StreetOT.
Skelemba, ft. DonJazzy could have done better, I didn't feel it much.
Blood Money, Ya-Wa, Hood Rap, Real MVP were "just there" too.
Moving on to Hustle, Loyalty, And Respect ft. Reminisce, I listened to this one first cos Reminisce is on it, and he didn't disappoint. They both didn't, its a nice track.
Prayer For Client... I think Olamide could have done more with that beat, I'd give it a 60%. Olamide, we know you hustle before your money completes, no need to mention it on every track about money, THANK YOU.
Batifeori (As we want am)... This was different, but being different didn't make it useful. Where should I even start? The lyrics were not IT abeg, you're onpoint like DECIMAL? Okay. The chorus didn't even correlate with the lyrics. Hian.
Bang!!! This one got me, there's something about that beat that gets you moving and bumping your head, Chinko Ekun's verse was great. And shey someone will tell Lil' Kesh to stop screaming Ahhhh before his verses? It was cool for a while, now we're tired. Thank you.
1999!!! Hian, no comment. Wack chorus, if there must be a song, feature someone for that sir, its not by force you sing it yourself. You're a record label C.E.O., act like one.
By the time I got to Falila Ketan, I was already tired, bored, and already drew my conclusions. I won't listen to this more than twice. No need really.
Maybe the other tracks would be nice, but I really couldn't keep my hand off the "NEXT" button. #Boring.
Maybe this one dropped too soon, maybe it was rushed, I really don't have an idea.
Mr. Olamide also followed the norm and the album was all about the money he's getting and the ladies he's sleeping with, AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT.
So overall, here goes my ratings
Publicity - 70%
Album Cover - 30%
Features - 40%
Hooks and Choruses - 40%
Creativity - 40%
Overall - 44%


Easy on the insults guys.
Please note: This is my own review of the album. My opinions. The album might be heaven to you. I respect that. We have different tastes in music. Maybe my taste is even outdated sef. Who knows?
Direct Insults to @iDREYY on twitter. Critiscms, encouragements, and thumb-ups are also welcome. Thanks.

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