Oko mi (Del-B)
This is a good song, though not particularly striking for me. Lovely beat by Del B.
Onye ft Tiwa Savage (Spellz)
This is a very good song no doubt; but I would rather that both of them did something more carefully arranged, more vocally demanding and dramatic like a back and forth thing on a song. This song sounds like one of those "we really should do something together" sort of songs. I'm just saying that it fell short of my ‘inordinate’ expectations of such a rich collaboration between two talented artistes. It’s a good song still.
Ijeoma (E-kelly)
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! This song right here is a morning prayer to your God saying "it shall be well with me and anywhere I step my foot shall be blessed." I like the energy and positivity this song evokes. My ibo soul can't help but be touched by this one. This is indeed a beautiful song.
Fine girl
Yes I rolled my eyes when I first saw this title. I sorta already knew what this song will be about. It's always expected for a diva to get all "girl power" and "ms independent/survivor" on her album, but this is a nicely written one. Towards the end of this song Waje bites a little from lynxxx's Fine Lady song and I loved it. That being said, can the real fine girls please stand up?
Grind Ft BurnaBoy (leriq)
This is definitely one of my best songs off this album. This right here is a collabo that WORKS. Leriq came through with intention and precision on the beat. This song keeps reminding me of the first time I heard BurnaBoy's "firewood" joint; I knew instantly it was only a matter of time before the kid blew up. This is one song I would love to see a video for. Shout out to Waje and the Aristokrat family for this one.
Time na money (Sizzle Pro)
This one goes out to all the time wasters. This track is written and produced by Sizzle Pro, and he was given credit for it, now that’s what I’m talking about! I think Waje did justice to the song with her mesmerizing vocals as expected. Good job.
I wish (Pappy Jay)
Just thinking of what to write about this song drives me mad with excitement. I am in love with this song. This is a beautifully written song coming from a sincere place. This song is a total package; it has simple but profound lyrics, emotion-laden delivery (not overdone), and a beat that is in agreement with the song and the spirit of the song. Shout out to pappy jay for this unassuming masterpiece.
No be you (cobhams)
Waje is in her “Mariah Carey mode” on this song and it is absolutely breath-taking. This is the “goose bump evoking” track of this album. I'm not so hyped about some of the lyrics of the song, but if you love to hear a great singer really sing her heart out, then you will love this one.
Higher (Cobhams)
This song comes with a strong message and a stern delivery to drive it; awesome arrangement too. This song really starts rocking from the bridge for me. Good one.
Black & White Ft Eva and Phyno (e-Kelly)
This is my BEST SONG on the album. I fear I’m not able to sit through a live performance of this song without passing out. See how Eva addresses her brief stint with Trybe records amongst other things. Please feel free to call this an ex-manager's bias but that girl got steel and skill for days. Phyno shows us another side; brilliant flow. Commercially, it might not be the brightest of ideas to make a video for this song but I believe it will be a refreshing one for TV. This is my personal jam! Ekelly...... Daalu!
Only you Ft M.I (Produced by M.i)
Wait! Isn't that Gtom's voice I hear on this intro? Anyways, this is yet another ”chicken soup for the soul" music from M.i's kitchen. I like this one. These two have amazingly seamless studio chemistry. Yeah I know, I’m Captain Obvious.
Na the way RMX ft Sarkodie & Jmartins
Sarkodie..... Sigh. Why is he blowing hot and cold on this song? I heard the original version of this song months ago and I loved it. Sweet music. This is a very Important song on this album. Wedding things :D
This is also where the album ends for me. Save 8 minutes and make it a 12 track album. Perfect!!
The Mob's Summary:
Words Arent Just Enough. just one line that tells you the album title and name of the act. this might seem simple but it was the first thing I loved about the CD. somebody somewhere is thinking. this album helps me to appreciate even more, the effort these female acts put in to stay afloat in the business.
Album art? that was love at first sight for me. it stood out beautifully on the shelf.photography, colour theme and simplicity of the design all on point. while I might not have given a passmark to all the songs on the album, one resounding element I hear in every song is the voice of a woman singing for her life. I hear a woman singing from her heart like its all she has got. i hear a diva that will be here for a long time. this album makes you a believer of the Waje gospel.
I don't think this album packs a lot of that debut album fire but for a "long time coming" album, the project packs a great deal of effort and thought, it makes the wait worth it. some features on this album I don't quite agree with (Tiwa and Sarkodie) but I love the modest line up. it leaves room for Waje's subsequent albums to have grander and richer features. that is how a long-term artiste thinks.
Act now!! Cop this album because indeed, Words. Arent. Just. Enough.
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