Obongjayar’s album, Paradise Now, reflects a decade of his evolution as an artist, presenting a nuanced exploration of love, belonging, and societal struggles. His versatile voice shifts between different tones, embodying various emotional states. Highlighting tracks from the record, the opening explores the complexities of deteriorating relationships, while capturing universal themes of self-worth and resilience. Collaborating with prominent producers, Obongjayar delivers a genre-blending experience that retains both vibrancy and depth, making his prose relatable and compelling, all while encouraging listeners to engage and move.
"Don't let it rob you/Of your face, of your grace, and of your body."
"It's hard trusting anything."
The mood of the moment is far closer to the one Obongjayar captures on opening track "It's Time."
Most importantly, he can make you move.
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