NSG returns with their celebratory debut album ‘Area Boyz’
The six-person NSG is evenly divided between Nigerians and Ghanaians, and they’ve just released their debut album called “AREA BOYZ,” embodying their mission statement, “Make Afroswing Great Again.” Recent singles from the album, including “Unruly” featuring “Meekz,” “Ride” featuring “Nines” from North London, and “Nella Rose,” feature an entire football team, proving that NSG has succeeded in their mission to “Make Afroswing Great Again.”
NSG opens their enlightening album with “Area Boyz Prayer,” a prayer in which the group begs God to guide them and reveal the true natures of those around them. The members of the group express a desire to avoid poverty. Yoruba lyricist “Seyi Vibez,” a collaborator, emphasizes that God is greater than them.
Intriguingly, “Mansa Musa” explains that the Nigerian and African governments aren’t doing enough to stop the murders. People don’t want the police due to the “Lekki” slaughter, and the song suggests that there can be no peace without conflict. The rhythm of “Mansa Musa” is so wild that it will make your soul dance.
The third track, “Tonight,” included two strikers, “Libianca and Jae5,” who added a lot of beauty to the music. The “Area Boyz” brought their entire artillery to the table to make Afroswing great again, and “Libianca” pushed it to new heights with her silky, beautiful voice.
The song “Lose My Cool” concluded with a lovely Yoruba beat, much like those who are hustling to feed their family and those fighting for survival. The song “Azonto” was quite illuminating.
Aitch, one of the new grime kings, is featured on a track called “Stevie Wonder,” which is a banger. Aitch’s vocals exude cool confidence, and the song’s opening explains how they got to where they are and why women want them.
“Sweet as tears of pleasure and happiness,” “1985” by “MHD” lifts your soul to a new level with its intoxicating blend of the Nigerian slang “shedibala bala” and the band’s sugary vocals, coupled with a bouncy, infectious melody. “Pocket Watching,” an instrumental composition by “NSG” and “Tion Wayne,” alludes to the snoops who keep an eye on your cash. “I pray sometimes, but I don’t attend church,” they said; you may know about the pocket with the watch; pocket watch until you are shot.
If you’re broke, don’t start behaving like boys when the money rings; the tale behind “Lonely” begins with the premise that you’re always on the lookout for love instead of cash. Then “Sarkodie” comes along and offers a fitting hand, rapping about how if you weren’t there for them when they were lonely, you shouldn’t feel entitled to their successes when they start making waves.
“Cola” is a mind-blowingly potent track that lures you in with its captivating allure. The beauty of this song is beyond description.
“Corleone” is a smash hit featuring “Big Kala” and “Steelz Banglez,” both of whom excel in their respective verses. “Oye Pumper” adds his signature “Okporoko rhythm,” while “Steelz Banglez” baptizes the track with his musical ingenuity and adds some grime to the mix.
Both “Unruly” and “Meekz” are stunning with their smooth flows, and their lyrical inventiveness shines through as they complement each other’s flows to create a stunning rhythm and a fantastic tune.
As the record comes to a close, the irresistible “Cult” urges the “Area Boyz” to push themselves farther than they ever have before. They decide to break their limits and blend the tune with insatiable lyrics, leaving their listeners speechless. This is truly a magnificent work of art that will stand the test of time.
