Earlier this year, Omah Lay, the Port Harcourt-raised artiste, took a shot at the spotlight with his debut EP ‘Get Layd’. The sensual voice and sweet melodies made his music comforting during the quarantine.
The EP broke records across streaming platforms and topped the music charts for months, it is of one Nigeria’s hottest projects this year.
It wasn’t long before Omah Lay started collaborating with the likes of Wizkid, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, 6LACK and more. The young boy who never believed he could be a superstar is now well on his way to stardom.
Seeing that there are only five songs, I will rank them in order of my least favourite to the bangers on this album.
- Damn Ft. 6LACK
When ‘Damn’ dropped, it sent me into fits! Now placing 6LACK on this track is absolute madness. This song will make you pray to God to give you the talent of singing. I am about to rinse and repeat this song till Omah Lay begs me to stop. Lol!
4. Confession
Omah takes us a little deeper into his space. It gives a clearer understanding of what artistes go through behind the scene. Omah Lay’s rhythmic expression on this track is mind-blowing.
When Omah said “I Dey wait for you for artillery, make you come show me mathematics”, Damn, Omah Lay has been a bad boy!
- My Bebe
As a classic lover boy, Omah Lay’s silk voice on this track makes it such a beautiful intro into the EP. However, the sound feels like what I’ve heard before. But I like how the sound allows his voice to stand out against the instruments. I definitely will go back to listen.
- Can’t Relate
This one gets me emotional. The lyrics are deep. Omah Lay expresses his thoughts on his newfound life of fame. He also prays to God to keep him away from enemies and fake people.
In a cold world where people are fake, I think this song speaks what the heart can’t say out loud.
“Lord delete them, delete them, delete every virus from my system” is the line for me.
- Godly
This has to be my favourite track on the EP. It reminds me of the first time I listened to ‘Hand of God’ by John Bellion, I was confused as to whether it was supposed to be a religious song or not.
The song is an extension of ‘Can’t Relate’. The transition into the chorus is pure beauty. The fact that Omah Lay emphasises God as his backbone is remarkable.
When Omah said “Oluwa na my Kanjidam, me I no try to reconnect the light” I felt that!
Overall Rating
I see Omah Lay expressing himself more on this EP. It’s a classic case of an artiste who is trying to figure out his way in this newfound fame.
The EP also expresses the thoughts of a maturing artiste on the rise. I think it’s safe to say Omah Lay has won the award for the next rated artiste. Period!
This album was a beautiful listen, for me, it’s a solid 8 out of 10.
Omah Lay it’s high time you gave your fans a name. Let me suggest something nice: Omah Ladies. Lol.