The Kiss Daniel debut album has been
a long time coming. The (not so)
young star who isn’t quite sure of
age has enjoyed a stellar run in the
mainstream that commenced with
breakout single Woju and was assisted
by a major push from his neophyte
label/management G-Worldwide.
the premiere artiste from the label
Daniel made a major case for G-
Worldwide’s relevancy with back to
back hit singles in the form of the
copy cattish but relentless Laye, the
excellent Good Time and the crow
pleasing Mama . He may have lost
Headies crown to Reekado Banks
his status as superstar hit maker has
been all but assured for some time
now.
It takes a level of confidence to start
your debut album with brazen claim
of royalty but Mr Daniel is no idle
jester, neither is he an empty barrel
itching to make the loudest noise.
New Kings ushers in the Kiss Daniel
era competently as he rides a mid-
tempo beat comfortably, declaring
that his music will still be around even
after he is dead and gone. Daniel
makes a case for things to come by
hinting that his record is still major
even without the familiar presence of
big name guest stars. This is followed
sharply by Another Day, an additional
sound-of-things-to-come kind of
song. Both songs play like
introductions to the Kiss Daniel
experience and in many ways they
both are.
The essence of the record begins to
set in on the third track, Jombo , a
confident and joyous piece that
showcases both Daniel’s above
average song writing skills and
producer MasterKraft’s knack for
crafting earworms. Jombo’s intention
are simple; Daniel wants to explain
reasons for taking the cowardly role
after putting his lady friend in the
family way. ‘’Your mother is black but
she sabi Karate,’’ he wails, naively
expecting his lover to actually see
reasons with him.
Kiss Daniel may deviate from the
normative on Jombo, but his entire
career has been carefully balanced
a boy next door appeal. Most of the
songs on New Era are musings on
young Nigerian male experience; o
fellow willing to do the right thing
notwithstanding the challenges life
constantly throws up. He is sensible
enough to know when a relationship
will bring him ruin and promptly
kisses off the materialistic partner
Are you alright? On Gobe , he dished
words of wisdom, Money makes you
attractive brother but e no go buy
peace.
The problems of the recently wealth
are his to deal with on the bouncy,
retro-fitted Kudi, as he tackles a
former lover who wants to connect
now that his life has changed for the
better. Daniel comes to the conclussion
that life is fickle on the stunner Alone
and warns that in the end, it is
everyman for himself.
These heavy themes are presented
with a lightness of touch that make
the songs go down easy. A line he adds
a phrase there, no one beats you
the head with their message of for
redemption via repetitive hooks,
overwhelming beats or forceful
phrasing.
Daniel may have his home training
intact, but he still knows how to have
fun. A good percentage of the
material on New Era is made up of
love songs. Mama takes a while to
grow on you but producer Young
John is in his routine irresistible for
Daniel wants his lover to cooperate
the aptly titled Give into, a leisurely
aural roll in the sack. And Kiss me
worms its way into your good boo
thanks to Daniel’s submissive and
smoky delivery.
Sin City is an all too brief album
highlight that has Daniel trying for
sexy, poetic edge. On the Masterkraft
produced jam, Daniel tries maintains
his clean cut bonafides ( They can’t
believe that I smoke no Kush/that
the one them choose ) but insists
not being a push over (You push
and I push too).
–– Wilfred Okiche (@DrWill20 )
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Title :
Album Review:
Kiss Daniel
Ushers In The
Dawn Of A New
Era | @360Rhymes_com
Description : The Kiss Daniel debut album has been a long time coming. The (not so) young star who isn’t quite sure of age has enjoyed a stellar ...
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