Nigerian sensation Skaa Veeti has just released his latest EP, Nothing Personal, a five-track project that gives listeners an exciting experience. In this project, the artist maintains his trademark rhythms but also ensures to retain a unique pattern on each song. All five records portray his life experiences with guest features leading to a relatable experience.
The project contains Turn Up, featuring Afrobeats breakout star Berri Tiga, a sound so thrilling that it promises to be a household record before the year runs out. Its positioning in the extended project attests to the easy appeal of Skaa Veceti as a songwriter and performer, each earnest line and gorgeous melody driving his ascent into undeniable superstardom.
Available, a mid-tempo song, sets the mood for intimate moments. Gentle-filtered chords, subtle shakers, rich percussions, and a low-tempo Afro swing drum pattern enhance the sultry and intimate atmosphere the song attempts to create. Altogether, Nothing Personal is a decent body of work that will be propelled by its previously released hits. The EP feels a bit front-loaded, starting off strong and tapering off towards oblivion with calmer melodies. While there are standout tracks, Skaa Veceti plays it safe by staying firmly within his melodic comfort zone. Thematically, we do get some healthy variation across the project.
Skaa Veceti is set to become one of Africa’s brightest music exports and a signifier of the continent’s massive catalog of music talents.
Listen to Nothing Personal now.