Fast-emerging indigenous musician and cultural songwriter MOEC is back again with a highly addictive new tune entitled “Eriwa”.
So this new CD comes at a time when music fans are hungry for deep stories about wealth and success. Eastern artists have utilized songs about wealth in the past to rev up the usual hustler on the street. Recently, the audience has been yearning for the old school highlife sound mixed with modern day street flows. So the artist draws on this deep cultural need to create a truly sympathetic plea for his listeners.
The producer creates a very pleasant mid-tempo groove with great soft acoustic guitar sounds and a solid drum rhythm. He also adds in a modest shaker pattern that slides seamlessly under the main melody to keep the rhythm fresh. The accompaniment is sharp and nevertheless spacious enough to allow the listener to be led by the vocals.
MOEC leads the record with his typical powerful speaking and big emotional presence. He rides the gradual cadence with full confidence, his sweet voice flowing over the delicate chords. His performance is very soothing, and it truly adds a nice touch to the whole composition.
The song lyrics are about optimism, perseverance, and claiming financial benefits in life. He continues to sing about working hard and feels that the money will come with time in spite of the obstacles. He communicates in a simple Pidgin and native Igbo, which makes the message relatable to the regular person.
The collaboration works because his passionate lyricism is matched step by step by the relaxed, highlife-inflected melody. The musical pieces meld well, to create a really quiet and prayerful haven for your thoughts. So they compose a highly satisfying street anthem that hits hard.
So, add this beautiful track to your morning motivational playlist today. Now, enjoy the warm audio on your favorite digital music platform.
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