Yonda “Unicorn” Album Review

Unicorn

Yonda

• Genre: Worldwide
• Date: 15 Dec, 2023
• Content: explicit
• Region: NGA
• Track(s): 12
• ℗ 2023 Blue Magic

The well-known former DMW performer Yonda has returned to the music world with a beautiful new project called “Unicorn.” The thirteen amazing tunes on this thrilling album, the Unicorn Album, demonstrate his renewed zeal for providing his listeners with high-calibre music. Yonda’s “Unicorn” album displays his rejuvenated energy and artistic range. The album features a variety of tracks that captivate listeners with their compelling musical journeys, from deep ballads to catchy Afrobeat hits. Fans can’t wait to see what Yonda has planned for the future, as this project further reinforces his status as one of the most promising talents in the industry.

Album Art

The album cover features Yonda in a shirtless, fashionable stance on a bed, propped up by his arm, admiring his attractive braids and jewels adorning his fingers, chest, and neck. He seems to sell his audience his sparkling individuality as a unicorn while emphasizing the rarity he is. Yonda’s alluring personality is captured in the album image, with his self-assured stare and the exquisite details of his jewellery heightening the appeal. In addition to showcasing his uniqueness, this image alluded to his music’s opulent and glamorous quality.

Tracks And Features

The album’s first track, “Paper,” opens with a soothing vocal loop that entices the listener. Yonda prays and declares that “no man can curse someone whom God blesses,” making it clear that he is determined to keep working hard and pursuing his goals. The catchy ambience of the musical beat progressively intensifies, nicely balancing Yonda’s poignant lyrics. His dynamic performance and realistic narrative provide the song with a persistent message that encourages listeners to pursue their aspirations no matter what.

“Bombay” is the next song, and it begs the question, “Where has he been with these sounds since?” from listeners. Claiming his ‘Zaddy’ moniker, he displays his promiscuous romantic side by singing for his love interest. Bombay takes listeners on a musical exploration trip with his new sound. He skillfully demonstrates his versatility as an artist by fusing aspects of many genres. Fans are excited to hear what new music he will release because of his distinctive style of combining catchy beats with romantic lyrics.

Yonda drops melodies and lyrics in “Dundee United” that center around being intelligent and committed in one’s daily dealings while acknowledging the man’s vulnerability in the mirror. He creates a relevant and thought-provoking musical experience by inviting us to reflect on our personal growth and struggles through his melodic delivery.

The album’s first collaboration features Domae Magic on a song called “Worry Me” and a vocal sample by Mariah Carey. Like the first track, the song has a good melody but not much bite this time. The duo speaks about how much they adore a girl but also laments how unsettling her love is. The song’s lyrics, which express love and annoyance, perfectly convey the complexity of a turbulent relationship. Mariah Carey’s vocal sample gives the song a nostalgic feel while maintaining its overall melodic appeal despite its lack of bite. Domae Magic’s participation gives the song a distinct vitality that enhances the duo’s sincere vocals and draws attention to the message’s depth of feeling.

When Zlatan enters “Gwagwalada,” the song has a dancing feel. In light of the lyrics written by the singers and Zlatan’s recent feature delivery, the song appears to have been recorded a while ago. It sounds like a line from one of his 2020 songs. Zlatan’s exuberant style and the melodic appeal of the pair combine to create an intriguing contrast that gives the song surprising depth. The smooth blending of both styles, regardless of temporal differences, demonstrates the collaboration’s ageless quality.

Jamopyper and Yonda collaborate on “Jeopardise,” which is among the album’s best tracks. The duo sing of a seemingly doomed relationship. Jamopyper delivers lyrics that are as artistic and fitting as the song. Yonda’s sultry vocals accentuate Jamopyper’s performance, resulting in an engaging mix of feelings throughout the entire song. As they work through the nuances of a troubled relationship, their chemistry is evident, making “Jeopardise” a highlight piece on the album that profoundly connects with listeners.

His old DMW partners Idowest and Dremo are acknowledged in “Omo Iyami,” making sense that former labelmates collaborated on a song for this project. In this song, the group sings along with some aggressive rap lines from Dremo. The songs touch on relationships and love, with some arrogant and smooth speech. The vocalizations are good.

The 13-song lineup concludes with “Loyal”. Yonda restates his commitment to his career, himself, and love. He urges people to prioritize their loyalty to their partner and requests that people not treat love as a favour. We should never take love for granted, as Yonda’s poignant message in “Loyal” reminds us. He highlights the relevance of loyalty in both personal and professional spheres of life, emphasizing the need for cherishing and giving it top priority in our relationships. Yonda inspires listeners to think deeply about the true meaning of love and commitment with a well-arranged closing song.

Tracklist

 

NO	TITLE	ARTIST	TIME
1	Paper	Yonda	2:25
2	Bombay	Yonda	2:59
3	Dundee United	Yonda	2:29
4	Love Don’t Cost a Thing	Yonda	2:48
5	Worry Me	Yonda, Terri & Domae Magic	3:10
6	Aboki	Yonda	2:29
7	Casanova	Yonda	3:10
8	Jeopardise	Yonda	3:42
9	Omo Iyamii	Yonda, Dremo & Idowest	3:52
10	No Passing Zone	Yonda	2:53
11	Passion	Yonda	2:49
12	Loyal	Yonda	3:24

Album Summary

The album features a smooth composition that deftly combines R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop, and Afro-pop, demonstrating Yonda’s professional growth and advancement after his relationship with DMW was called into doubt. Yonda is an incredible musician, and the album will be a pleasant listen for anyone who enjoys music. Yonda demonstrates his flexibility as an artist with each song, moving across genres quickly and always having a sound edging towards originality. Yonda’s album will solidify his position as a rising star in the music business with tracks that will fascinate listeners from start to finish. His career has been mostly behind the scenes since his DMW days, so true fans will hope this record genuinely jumpstarts it.

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