Charming Mavin act, Korede Bello decides to show his
fans what he is made up by dedicating his album to his loyal fans. The
alternative pop singer delivered an 11-track album with a variety of
sounds to marinade in. ‘Belloved‘ was majorly
produced by in-house producers; Don Jazzy, Altims and Babyfresh. However
Korede Bello sought the help of ace producer, Cobhams Asuquo on one of
the tracks.
Without further ado we present to you, the Belloved review.
KOREDE: Korede Bello introduced the album to us with this track; Korede is a prayer song. The Godwin crooner went down memory lane on how it all began to how far he has come now.
OH BAYBE: Oh Baybe! One of the most decent
tracks from the album, from the moment you press play you will love the
groove on this track. More credit should go to Babyfresh for the beat.
Korede Bello was just spitting whatever came to his mind and didn’t
matter ‘cos the production was drop.
REPETE: This song could have been the best
left out of the album because I found this track quite starved,
lyrically speaking. Korede Bello could really have done better, he was
just too desperate to get his rhyme together.
BUTTERFLY: High life is just the ‘safe
zone’ for Korede bello, this track confirmed that. This track will
probably be loved in the East, it has that eastern flavour. Don Jazzy’s
husky backup made up that flavour too.
LET HIM GO: Finally! A track with message. I
have been waiting korede Bello to have something sensible to say on his
songs. The song goes for people in abusive relationship, listen to this
song and know you deserve better, Let Him Go!
MY PEOPLE: First, it’s the continuation of the Don Jazzy produced song, One And Only,
I am even shocked to realize this song was produced by Altims. It would
have been better if Korede Bello had swapped this song for One And Only; the fuji and tungba sound on it is way better than the one on My People.
IF YOU SMILE: This is a very average song,
nothing spectacular about it, once again Korede Bello dazzleS in his
safe high life zone. Thanks to Babyfresh for the beat and Fiokee for the
live guitar.
YOUNG PRESIDO: For versatility sake, Korede Bello decides to sample Rumba style this time, and I must say, not bad!
FAVOURITE SONG: If you were hyper at the
beginning of the album, this time you will take a seat, listen to the
piano keys from Cobhams and the soulful sounds on this song. Favourite Song is no doubt my most favourite on the Belloved album.
GOOD TIME feat. BELLOVERS: I understand the need to get the fan club, Bellovers on
this playful tune but I believe the backup was a bit too crowded. The
guitar sound will have you nodding your head swiftly. Oh and Don Jazzy
can do back up for Africa!
ESE BABA: This track is an outro; giving
gratitude and acknowledgement to God. Korede Bello solemnly concludes
the album with this thankful song.
Korede Bello only showed how unready he is for a major project. He is
better off dropping singles or probably an extended play (EP). No
matter how much you love Korede Bello, having to listen to 11 songs from
him can be such a bore. However, you must note that the production on
the album was absolutely flawless.
Rating – 3/5
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