Funbi debuts his extended play dubbed Serenade on his last birthday which was on the 4th day of November, 2018 and it consist of Seven (7) tacks and some notable female features from acts such as: Seyi Shay and Efya. This talented R&B singer has had supportive and remarkable features in several solid projects over the past years with renowned acts that include; Show Dem Camp (SDC), Ladipoe, Odunsi (The Engine) and Chyn. But now we not only get to hear him in a supportive role but experience him in all his totality as an artist we have loved to listen to on choruses or in a hook of other songs.
Show Up: Funbi introduces us to his extended play with this smooth mid- tempo number dubbed Show Up and it is a beautifully written love song about getting the love of your life you deserve and can't get her off your mind. Most importantly, Funbi delivers the lines through his vocal stunting and also the hook in the chorus makes Show Up a very likable track.
Show Your Color: This is a feel good mid-tempo track that Funbi has created along the line of the dynamism of relationships we could relate to and it is pretty creative for Funbi to bring that out on Show Your Color. Then the definition of the EP title (Serenade) which came towards the end of the record in a form of poetry added some color and depth to the track, giving listeners a reason to pay full attention to the body of work. Great work!
Serenade: This is yet another beautiful acoustic track and the crux or title track/focus of the album. Funbi opened up the record with the strings of the guitar and switches his style up with that reggae vibe and a blend of two genre as he brought it to life by the soothing vocal dexterity of Funbi's voice. This is by far one of the best records sonically produced on this project and this is not because this single is the title track of the entire project but so much so, it is a beautifully written love song, with an amazing twist in the style of production and would be perfect for any live performances.
Voodoo: Voodo is that perfect lounge track with all the right elements to get you on the dance floor and grove to the rhythm of the drums and of course Funbi never disappointments when it comes to his songwriting skills as we see also him go flirty on this record to his love interest and the vibe is pretty much amazing. This is by far the best record off the EP and if well projected would be a radio and lounge favorite.
Body (Feat. Seyi Shay): This is a soothing / fresh mid -tempo number that showcases an amazing synchronization of two vocal talents on a subtle groovy production. The feature of Seyi Shay on Body is a perfect pick and blend for Funbi to have expressed his brilliance on a record that accentuates the Body as the focus of attraction and the record also deserves a relatively provocative video to really expose the depth and sultry nature of the track.
Ride With You (Feat. Efya): Funbi recruits Ghanaian songstress Efya to bring to life this highlife influenced track and it is simply a lovely track. The concept of this record is a call and response kind of record and i love the way Efya uses her local dialect to express her emotions through the lyrics of the song and this indeed added color and flavor to Ride With You. This is an appropriate record to have made the extended play and it really did add a depth of quality to the entire project.
I Want it Back: This is Funbi pushing the envelope on a record that is purely a reggae oriented track and also we see how he has been able to compliment the production of this record with a switch in his vocal delivery which is totally brilliant. This is one of the best produced track on the Serenade project and a perfect way to wrap up the body of work.
Here are my final thoughts on the EP review for ''Serenade'' this is an easy to listen and quick to digest project and it was certainly a joy ride because it had the right mix of different love topics that can be related to in our everyday life. Funbi's debut project ''Serenade'' is a SOLID project putting into consideration his careful thought on his line up of two talented female artist (Seyi Shay and Efya) and both acts were a great compliment in their supporting roles on this project. It is hard to fault any aspect of this project and we have to applaud Funbi's artist and repertoire and of course his entire team for a great selection of work put together for listeners to have a glimpse of the talent Funbi embodies and when i say glimpse, its because this young lad i believe has just began and more can be realized from his talent if well tapped and managed. Therefore, my conclusion and rating of ''Serenade'' would be a 8.5/10.
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