BNXN’s debut album could be condensed into one track - Oyebanji Akins
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On his BNXN’s (formerly known as Buju) debut album “Sincerely Benson” review where he gave the body of work a rating of 6/10
Here is the review;
You might not like this thread if you're a die-hard fan of BNXN (formerly Buju). He's repeating very similar vibes in most of the tracks. Half of the album could be condensed into one track. I would rate this album 5/10. He needs to bring back the energy from his first and second albums.
Track 1: 'My Life' – I love the intro with the Yankee accent, but I don’t think we need it, he should have used someone like Olaoflagos “saying I will not be poor”
Track 2: 'Best of Me' – Buju quoting Psalm 23:5 in this track takes it to another level. It's about him telling his fans that spiritual things can’t be seen with ordinary eyes. The reference to Kanye West changing his name to Ye is another deep lyric. Good one from him
Track 3: 'Maximum Damage' (ft. Headie One)A classic duo. I like how Buju addresses Nigeria's mentality about possession. If they can't, you can't have it – something we need to change.
Track 4: 'Mukulu' – Buju can do better than just repeating mukulu, it’s like he’s out of lyrics or something
Track 5: Gwagwalada ft Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, this track needs no explanation, to much evidence I don’t need to explain this one, it’s a perfect mix of the 3 of them.
Track 6: 'Pidgin & English' – If you've offended your woman, this track is for you to send to her. Buju did a perfect job. I hope that the girl who got Buju in this mood receives the full message through this track
Track 7: Sweat Tea (Aduke) should be added to track 6. There's no point in having this track; it lacks substance entirely. SMH
Track 8: Realize ft Taves, nice dual, Taves given us some lines about childhood love is everything people don’t talk about much, Buju finishing with classic mixed feelings lyrics is everything
Track 9: Party Don’t Stop, I don’t understand how his team will allow him to add this to his tracks, like…I beg make him do deluxe and remove all these tracks
Track 10: Right Energy: Can someone ask Buju if he's running out of lyrics? Because using Christmas and liquor in a track with no clear message seems below his standard
Track 11: 'Pray'This is one of my favourite tracks. There are a lot of messages and prayers in this single track. Buju praying and acknowledging God in this track is everything to me.
Track 12: Say My Name: this track is wack using some old lines with no message in my own opinion this track needs to be removed
Track 13: 'Toxic' – Repeating the same feelings in 5 out of 15 tracks makes me feel like Buju is not working like he did on his first two albums. I suggest removing this track
Track 14: Regret Ft 2Baba: thanks for 2baba jump on this track, personal to me Buju need to be more creative like his first and second albums, he just repeats almost the same vibes with no creative lyrics in most of these tracks…smh
Track 15: Final Answer Ft Popcaan. I love how Buju was able to go deep with his present situation and express it in this track, having Popcaan is great, but I will rate this track 6/10
