Because it was so difficult to make.

First off, now the song lines get blurred, in the sense of placing when a song was released officially, when i heard it first, and if a song i heard on the 31st of September but which had as much effect on me as one that i listened to throughout September can both be on this list... Favourite songs of September.

Well, by the third time i got my dm prompt to send this in, i realised being 'Monk' would not get me anywhere. I stopped obsessing, and got to picking!

 

Elections and Crime are big themes to work around these days for our conscious, and not so concious-but-hey-it-cant-hurt-to-pretend-to-be artistes these days, and i will let you decide who is real and who is faking it, but Lamboghini's 'Say No To Crime' effort with guest artistes ranging from the Rooftop MCs to Nikki Laoye and Olamide has such a catchy hook that all it takes is one listen!

I like the video as well by the way. Shout out to Ak One

 

 

I have not yet heard an Ibiyemi song i have not liked. From 'Can You Love Me' to 'Dont Leave Me', to all the songs on the album.

As i played this one 'Love Always Wins' which just reminds me of one of my favourite artistes for the upteenth time on the show, my colleague said, "This is your favourite track on the album right", and i said, "For now". Like all good albums, Ibiyemi's own has songs that will jump at you from time to time and at different times, and demand your attention.

For now, 'Love Always Wins' can take up all my time, and all the repeats a c.d is allowed to have till it scratches.

 

When i am allowed to include one or two favourite international tracks, maybe the original version of this song by B.O.B feat. Bruno Mars wouid make it to the list, but the good thing is, Pope's version which has Shaydee on the hook is really really nice!

i also like how Shaydee keeps the chorus original, but then does his own runs towards the end. I liked the lines a lot.

 

Tiwa Savage has fans. These fans may be short and wear glasses and own blogs where they dedicate posts to Tiwa Savage. I do not know about these people, but i do know that this song is such a female anthem that every girl should listen, cram, play, and sing at karaoke.

 

If you do have not listened to Lami's album yet, try it today. Or tomorrow. But please try it. Because it 'listens' well. As i said above, different songs will jump at you from time to time on a good album, and i have now moved on from 'Kaleidoscope' and 'Semi' to 'over' and 'Him'.

'Him' i first loved when i saw her perform but only began my love affair with it again, and 'over' i have now been listening to over and over again (pardon the cheese), because the video just came out!

 

I will be patient.

If i do not find that patience, i will do something silly like start a record label just so i can sign Ese Peters.

That he is still unsigned remains a mystery to me.

Anyways, 'Walk Away' is a beautiful slow song and haunting lyrics.

 

The 'T.W.O Legit' has different sounds scattered through it. I found this song at number 8 and i almost did not listen to any other song.

It is a folk song, simple in its delivery, powerful with its message, with Wunmi's voice making magic.

Im good. Im sold. Im listening again.

 

Hold on! We all used to say 'Shikena' before now? But see Naeto C o, he has taken it over and made it his. Like he did with 'Kini Big Deal', and even the caps he wears.

Yes, Naeto C always manages to take popular things and make them culture. And he does this with catchy hooks and interesting verses.

One question though, is Naeto really the only MC with an MSC?

　

I once tweeted that some rappers make you want to learn how to rap. And i once tweeted that Maytronomy is one of these rappers.

So we have Maytronomy.

 

I once tweeted that Terry tha Rapman's album is one album i am definitely listening out for. That i am sure of. Some albums you know will come out, and you think, okay, i may get it. But some albums, you know if you had to queue at a record store to ensure you got one of the first copies, get an autograph, and listen with your discman because you cannot be bothered to first rip then transfer.

So we have Terry tha Rapman.

 

Phero once did a drop for my show. I remember each line. And what i remember more than the lines, was the delivery. And something about his voice.... There's something about his voice....

So we have Pheroshwuz

 

Put them together on the remix of an original that is already so good, and what do you get- well, korrect.

 

10. Follow Follow (Gaise)

Funny. Probing. Different.

Fin