Sometimes you’ve got to lose some to win some and that’s the crux of Niro Walter’s debut album, “Focus“. Boasting 13 songs without a feature in sight, Niro together with his producers of choice; Ksmithmajik, Limber, David Acekeyz and Supa Gaeta, deliver a balanced album worthy of your time.
Born Osareniro Osamudiamen Walter, Niro Walter is an Afrobeat singer and songwriter who hails from Edo State, Nigeria. Having been active in the music scene since 2019, the burgeoning act found ground with two official singles; ‘Blessings Follow You’ and ‘No Giving Up’. Niro would go on to release his first ever EP “Wealth of Tears” a year later, paving the way for his now debut album, “Focus”. Focus sees Niro deliver soothing feels, hitting all the right notes in the nicest of ways.
The idea of releasing a 13-track album with no feature may come off as bizarre to many, but after a few songs in, it becomes pretty clear what Niro’s”Focus” is about . Niro simply knows what he’s about. As is evident in his throaty voice, charisma and storytelling approach, which when paired with the overall production ethos, is bound to get music enthusiasts hooked.
“Prayer Answer” sets the album in motion, embracing Niro’s textured voice from onset. His style and attitude go a long way on this one, unraveling a message that invokes its title. ‘Link Up’ then swoops in, boasting an upbeat and party-ready production riddled with sultry innuendos and ad libs that lets you in on its blushing theme before ‘Wahala’ takes over. Wahala picks on the former’s tempo, but in ‘’see me see wahala’’ style accompanied by a banging hook.
It’s a lengthy roaster from there, songs like ‘Drama’, ‘Money on My Mind’, ‘Gobe’, ‘SBBG’, ‘Corporation’, ‘Chilling’, ‘Faya’, ‘Marry You’, ‘God Bless’ and finally ‘Gbese’ roll in, ready to compete for your attention.
‘’Focus’’ may not be for everyone, but has something for everyone. Yes, a few guest appearances would’ve been welcome, but with a theme tailored to his life goals, ‘’Focus’’ still rocks with enough charm to sell Niro’s frame of mind in a very familiar way.
Listen to “focus” here
