It’s Yemi Alade’s “Minister of Enjoyment,” a solo Afrobeats track from celebrated Nigerian singer Yemi Alade amid another wide-ranging album cycle in her career.
Yemi Alade is the only acknowledged singer, centering on her own character rather than the guest-heavy approach seen elsewhere on the album. The quirky title choice also lends the record a distinctively personality-led identity before the music even begins.
Its pace creates a conspicuous departure from the speedier stuff that surrounds the larger endeavor. The slower rhythmic base allows the vocal delivery to take up more of the foreground, allowing the song room to breathe without relying on speed for its appeal.
That change of speed helps to extend the scope of a 16-song album that features a variety of Afrobeats tempos and collaboration styles. It’s a different side of the same established presence, and for an artist known for frenetic performances, holding back on the pacing is a treat for the listener.
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