With “Loving Your Way,” Seyi Shay gave us a taste of romance in 2011, but we can now see why we should love her ways all the more. Big Girl demonstrates Seyi Shay’s Independence, growth, understanding of the music industry, and intention to transition along with the system.
Known professionally as Seyi Shay, Oluwaseyi Joshua began her music career at six. From then until now, ‘they can never put off her light,’ as she sang in “Irawo,” her first track on the album “Seyi or Shay” in 2015. With this experience, she released a trilogy of records alongside her sophomore album, “Summer Vibe,” in 2018. Since then, it is safe to say that Seyi Shay has been quite deliberate about her sound and her place on the global stage.
The first track, “Maserati Sexy,” on Big Girl Album featuring the British-born star BackRoad Gee and the third track, “Big Girl,” produced by Kel-P, gives a reflection of Seyi Shay’s thoughts on the true definition of the words “Big Girl.” This means Independence, a healthy sexual life with a definite touch of class. Seyi Shay showed her collaborative strength in this album, starting with “Mine,” which featured the American Shay Jone. “Mine” is a classic, although it accompanied rap verses along the line and explored Seyi’s personal experiences with life.
Portuguese act Calema gave “Stamina” a good storyline worthy of emulation, and Simi did make “Glowana” pleasing to the ears. The song preaches self-love and how one should learn to embrace individuality. Wande Coal’s collaboration on “Ride For You” is an example of faithful love as Seyi Shay confesses that she’d ride for her lover till the wheels fall off. The chemistry here is undeniable, and one must say Wande Coal’s delivery is rare. It seems like one that could drive him a more tremendous amount of attention.
Yemi Alade’s effort to close the project with “Pempe,”; a track released before the album launch, tells the story of love preparing to take off but crashes along the line for several unexplainable reasons. Depicting the state of many current relationships. “Let Me Know” is one of the most exceptional R&B dubbed Afrobeats records on this project, where Seyi’s vocal strength resounds and feels alive. At the same time, “Outro” sounds like an outstanding promotional work.
The harmony of Big Girl is undeniable as much as the album sequencing, cohesiveness, proper record production, and the songwriting in particular. It is safe to say “Big Girl” is Seyi Shay saying she is independent, growing, and living her best life, especially romantically.
Tell us your favorite track on the album if you have listened to it, and if you haven’t, you can listen HERE.
No Comments