Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Breadnote: 3:33pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
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Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Sleekmilan01(m): 3:43pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Wizkid MIL still the best 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Judolisco(m): 3:44pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
RomanianNinja: Honestly speaking, I decided to play Davido's album on Apple music and it was so noisy to the point I thought the fault was from my earpod. Aside FEM, the album is just a well packaged noise tracks.
Dear op, judging from your review, I can deduce the fact that your playlist is full of thrash songs. You have not taste in good music. Wack review only three songs in dat album all d rest r thrash |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by ENIGMATIC2023(m): 3:51pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Nas, Chris Brown and other features came through... I prefer the album to Wizkid album 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by ENIGMATIC2023(m): 3:55pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Omotaday: "Holy ground is a track one would not likely put on repeat". Saying this about Holy ground which is one of the most played track on that album so far discredit this review. Don't mind the reviewer jare....I love the Holy ground track 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by ENIGMATIC2023(m): 3:57pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Wannabenz: @OP you're wack lol. My favorite na that Birthday Cake with Nas & Hitboy and that Holy Ground Ft Nicki Minaj. Analysing a music album is not your calling...if you're from the Eastside abeg enter market go do trading lol. Thank Me Later. He is a myopic reviewer 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by ENIGMATIC2023(m): 3:57pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Wannabenz: @OP you're wack lol. My favorite na that Birthday Cake with Nas & Hitboy and that Holy Ground Ft Nicki Minaj. Analysing a music album is not your calling...if you're from the Eastside abeg enter market go do trading lol. Thank Me Later. He is a bad reviewer 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by ENIGMATIC2023(m): 3:58pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
FEM to all anti Davido sycophants 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Merimental(m): 3:59pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
onlyfacts: In my humble opinion, I'll rate the album 4/10.
With forced and continuous airplay, we might later like a few of them songs but not a single one stands out like heavyweight in the album.
Still one of the least rated albums of the year for me, same as that of wizkid. They didn't live up to half of the hype! lol. "with forced and continuous airplay". it will surely be forced on viewers on dstv's music channels. only Tekno stands out in 2020 so far despite not putting out an album. |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 4:01pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Omezif: some youths who made themselves lazy by hoping in government to assist them without working hard to get their own means like other succeful men are foolishes. Take davido and rest as example they are working hard themselve without depending on their rich parents. Loool You think it would have been easy for Davido without his rich Dad ?? There are lots of artistes wasting out there on the streets cos of lack of funds to push. I really acknowledge Davido hardwork, but his Dad wealth also played a major role. Imagine having a Dad who gives you 1 million dollars and one of his estate in Lekki to start a career like Davido Dad.. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by vioment: 4:18pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
I hear say Davido give lil baby $100k for that feature.
If you are dope, him go want get percentage, then it is up to you to pay him off.
The whole album is not good.
Forced lines that were not thought out properly.
Hook was not catchy and well made.
Na humming noise na im I hear throughout.
Davido and many naija artists need to get their acts right again, so that they can make good music.
Burna boy album weak like pillow case.
Wizkid dey hum go one side, davido dey hum go one side.
Teni dun dey confuse for her music.
No current good music. I no know whether corona catch the music industry cun put am for coma and ventilator. 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by XaintJoel20: 4:32pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Omezif: some youths who made themselves lazy by hoping in government to assist them without working hard to get their own means like other succeful men are foolishes. Take davido and rest as example they are working hard themselve without depending on their rich parents. Talk is cheap. if some of us have quarter of the opportunities open to Davido, we will be richer than Bill Gates. Who no like better thing? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by IghravweIG(m): 4:39pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Holy ground FT Nicki is one of the best tracks on the abulm. I love it. 4 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by SURVBenedict01(m): 4:42pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Salami or swallow mi hope your hatred for Davido will put millions in your account person wey no Sabi say you dey exist expect some junkies for Nairaland 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Jabarzee(m): 4:48pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Xisnin: The entire album is below par. Poorly planned and poorly done.
Lol you don't know Jack about music, just shut up 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Nobody: 4:55pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
[img][/img] RomanianNinja: Honestly speaking, I decided to play Davido's album on Apple music and it was so noisy to the point I thought the fault was from my earpod. Aside FEM, the album is just a well packaged noise tracks.
Dear op, judging from your review, I can deduce the fact that your playlist is full of thrash songs. You have not taste in good music. Wack review I swear. Complete trash album. Davido is just a noise maker. Same formula every time. This OP and most Nigerians have horrible taste in music if they think that album was any good. The only song I could even remotely enjoy on that compilation of garbage was “Heaven”. Even his gravel voice spoilt that one small but it was a very well produced song. 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Damian10(m): 4:56pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Davido didn't disappoint but didn't impress either... even Fireboy did a better job on Apollo 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by SandraJane: 5:00pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Synord: Barely a Year after releasing his highly successful sophomore album " A Good Time " which amassed over a billion streams worldwide, Nigerian Music Star and DMW helmsman David Adeleke popularly known as Davido released his third studio album " A Better Time" on the 13th November , 2020.
![](https://tdjakessermons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TD-Jakes-Sermons-Free.png) In the following year after his " A Good Time" album which saw the birth of his first son , ifeanyi who is also the cover of the album , the recovery of his fiancee Chioma from the Covid- 19 virus amidst breakup rumours, constant criticism that his survival in the music industry is because of his wealth, a newly found beef with erstwhile friend and Grammy nominee , Burna Boy and continued rivalry with self acclaimed Starboy Wizkid , Davido announced his third studio album " A Better Time " would drop in October 2020.
A month after , Davido drops the highly anticipated Album and here's our review of the Afro beats, RnB and Hip hop themed Project . Producers: NapjiDmw, Magicboi, Chillz, Eljack, Dante,Semzibeatz, FreshVDM, Isaac MasterDon, Kiddominant , Speroachbeatz, Ckay, Blaisebeatz, Papamitrou, Xander,Hit boy, Fresh, Lord Sky
Features: Lil baby, Sauti Sol, Bella Shmurda, Mayorkun, Sho Madjozi, Nas, Hit boy, Ckay, Mugeez, Tiwa Savage, Chris brown, Young thug, Nicki minaj
Song Writers - Deinde , Peruzzi, Wale Kwame, MayD, Toye, Kiddominant,
Engineers - STG, Dremo, Joshua Harbin,
![](https://tdjakessermons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TD-Jakes-Sermons-Free.png) Genre - Afrobeats, House Music , RnB, Hip hop, Pop
Runtime - 55 minutes
Tracks - 17
Label - Davido Music Worldwide/RCA/Sony Music Entertainment UK limited
1) FEM
The album opens on a high note with the napji produced " FEM" which means " Shut Up". The track housed subliminal shots at Burna boy with lines like " Tell Odogwu say we like to party" , Just Call Me" while also warning other haters to be careful and stop hating on his grind/success. The hook is very catchy with a sing along vibe and was propelled to greater heights by the EndSars protest when it became the unofficial protest song in the country at the time . Completed with a delightful surprise performance at the Big brother finale and a colorful music video from DammyTwitch, FEM became A Better Time 's First hit track.
2) JOWO
On Jowo, Davido returns to the Career Saving Pon Pon style which he employed on songs like " IF" and "FALL" . He pleads with his lover to please stay with him and marry him. Davido delivers good lyrics and an impressive vocal delivery on the track . A song for the romantic ones and also a potential hit .One of the album's strongest joints .
3) SOMETHING FISHY
Something Fishy reminds me of " Return " off Davido's " Son of Mercy" Ep and Adekunle Gold's Hit single " Jore" featuring Kizz daniel. The owambe vibe of the song is laudable and Davido once again brings his A game on . The producer Chillz also did a very impressive job on the track . Straight banger !! " Wait , something Fishy going down " ✨✨. 4) HOLY GROUND FEAT NICKI MINAJ
When I heard that there was a song with Nicki minaj on the album , I was like wow , massive . And then came " Holy Ground ". There's something just really off about the track especially for a Nicki minaj feature . Perhaps the chemistry, maybe the hook , or just the funny lyrics . Holy ground is a track one would not likely put on repeat .
5) HEAVEN
On the amapiano inspired "Heaven" produced by El jack , Davido promises to bring the heavenly feeling to his woman while also admonishing her beauty in comparison with an angel that came from heaven . The track is a feel good and sing along track with solid production .. one thing about the album so far is the quality music production and engineering . An effort Davido should be commended for.
6) VERY SPECIAL
On the May D written " Very Special", Davido scores a wedding classic and something for the owambes . The beats , the lyrics and the delivery are really onpoint. It's really a song for the old and the young . One of the best songs on the album . " Mo kan ma sope " ✨
7)THE BEST
I think it's general consensus that having Mayorkun on a track translates almost certainly to having a hit. Mayorkun comes through with his witty lines and rhymes on the fresh produced beat . The Davido proteges clarifies who he learnt his craft from.and credits his boss " Davido" as the best while also affirming "nobody sing pass wandecoal" . The chemistry between the two on the track is really pleasant to the ears . A potential hit for the clubs and parties as the DMW Artistes brag about their status and talent in the industry . Solid bop !!!
SHOPPING SPREE FT CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG
This hip-hop joint with Chris brown and young thug surprisingly proves to be the Most artistically crafted and successful Davido's hip hop collaboration yet after the ill fated " Pere" feat Young thug and rae sremmurd. The three artistes came through with dope verses and swag as they talk about taking pretty girls on shopping spree on this bouncy hip-hop beat. Then Davido on the Hook , my jesus !!! Best Davido hook in a while . Shopping spree is an instant hit with a repeat value of 98 percent .
9) SUNLIGHT
Another Romantic song on the album produced by DMW inhouse producer, Napji . Short and sweet . The chants are lovely Davido calls his pretty lady the sunlight in his life and appreciates all her beautiful features while promising never to lie to her . Napji the producer continues to prove he is a valuable addition to the DMW family with his stellar productions and Davido once again delivers for the ladies .
10) TANANA FT TIWA SAVAGE
Davido decides to switch things up a bit and comes through with the galala/swo influenced " "Tanana". The Kiddominant produced track brings a refreshing feel to the album . Tiwa savage also delivers an excellent verse on the track . This one is for the reminiscing the good old galala days while also catching groove seriously at parties and gatherings . A retro styled video for the song would also be really nice .
11) MEBE FT MUGEEZ
Davido connects with his fans from Ghana as he sings that his lady's body physique will make him to study physics". Better lyrics could have been employed by Davido on this joint but Mugeez came through with his verse . Not bad at all .
12) LALA FT CKAY
This one is going to be a fan favourite . Right from the first listen . With a stellar production and excellent featured verse from Ckay , the amapiano/makossa joint will sure rock the Clubs and Anglophone countries. Davido is also at creative ease on the track and having maximum fun which made the track even more enjoyable .
13) SO CRAZY FT LIL BABY
It is important to note that all the featured Artistes came through with their verse on A Better Time . So crazy is another track the Featured artiste , Lil Baby came fully prepared. On the track davido talks about his lover that is not giving him attention and driving him crazy . Mixed feelings about this track. Not bad , Not good, just there .
14) BIRTHDAY CAKE FT NAS , HIT BOY
This was just a song that was not needed on the album . The style of the two Artistes do not fit. The lyrics from Davido are lazy and shows no attempt to accommodate and assist NAS . The track shouldn't have made the album . Skip.
15) I GOT A FRIEND FT MAYORKUN & SHO MADJOZI
House music ✨✨✨. The trio of Mayorkun , Davido and south african artiste , sho Madjozi deliver this amapiano track as a tribute to the Davido's DMW friends like Lati , Tycoone, Prince,Asa Asika among others . Good production , vibes and verses. An actual Bop.
16) FADE FT BELLA SCHMURDA
First, the beat by Speroachbeatz sounds so similar to a previous joint and really disjointed .The two Artistes struggled to achieve chemistry . What would have otherwise being a serious jam is harmed by the monotous and distorted beats . Davido did his best , Bella did his best and Speroachbeatz gave his worst .
17) ON MY WAY FT SAUTI SOL
Can there ever be a bad Sauti SOL song . I doubt . This Davido and Sauti SOL song is the perfect outro for A Better Time .The Lord Sky production is a delight to the ears . Sauti sol beautiful lingua infusion gives the track an heavenly feel . Beautiful songwriting too.
CONCLUSION
While I still believe the " A Good Time " is solidly underated, I believe " A Better Time " will not suffer the same fate. On this album , we see a Davido that is trying to strike a balance between the international market and the local music scene in Africa . We also see a Davido that is very deliberate with his creative act and ensures he makes the songs people want and consequently , Potential hits .
Excelling on tracks like " Jowo" , " Heaven", " The Best" , "On my way" Tanana", " Lala" and other songs obviously intended for African market , the bane of the album seems to be his resolve to break into the international market .
Save the track with Chris brown and Young thug , all other international collabos on the album seems like a forced attempt to do something to please the international community . The highly forgettable " Holy Ground " with Nicki Minaj , the Manageable " So Crazy" with Lil baby and the track that should never have happened with NAS and Hitboy .
For Someone who saw the effect of unnecessary international collabos and did a back to the basics campaign with songs like " IF " and "Fall" a few years back , it is suprising that Davido has still chosen to tow the path of unfavourable international collabos rather than stick to his beautiful creative process that is in conformity with his roots as an African.
Production is very commendable as all producers came in their top form except for Speroachbeatz distasteful production on Fade featuring Bella Shmurda . Special shout out also to Napji DMW for his outstanding work .
The Mixing , mastering and engineering on A Better Time is world class , Big kudos to Dremo and STG . The track arrangement could have been way better though to improve cohesion and flow.
The versatility of the tracks must also be praised as songs switch from Afro RnB to House music to galala, Pon Pon and then Hip-hop Rap. The genuine attempt by Davido to create a diversely appealing album evident in features from Ghana and Eastern Africa as well as features from the international scene is commendable.
The acknowledgment and use of songwriters on the project is also very important for the culture and Davido has done the right thing by employing the services of these people.
The delivery of lyrics on the album is above average and the beautiful in Davido's vocal power and delivery shows he must have done a proper research and truly worked on his voice for this project. Truth be told, Davido really worked hard on the project .
A Better time seems like an album made to prove a point and of course the point is well proven . One thing is sure , This album will birth hits in the country and also birth hits worldwide.
Rating - 7/10 |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Xisnin(m): 5:22pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Jabarzee:
Lol you don't know Jack about music, just shut up I will advise you to treat your kwashiorkor mouth first before defending the frog voice master. 1 Like |
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Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Veezybaba: 5:28pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
blinking001: Shitty music. Brymo remains the best
I like people wey sabi better thing.
And you sabi. |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by emperorshaokahn(m): 5:30pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
make i go download that shopping spree song,featuring chris brown and young thug in a music no be beans o,guyman go pay better moni,just hope the music is as good as go crazy (chris brown and youngthug). |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Veezybaba: 5:30pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Yellow by brymo, burnaboy- twice as tall, fireboy- Apollo and cavemen "root" album are my personal best albums this year. Even Adekunle's album still try small. small o. 2 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Obakoolex(m): 5:55pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Both davido and wizzy fall hand abeg for this their new album....only odogwu rep 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Skills10: 5:56pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
The current crop of musicians need to be more creative in their songs. They need to raise the game with good lyrics
I remember back in the days when we had fine artists like Mode 9, six foot plus, Terry The Rapman. songs like awuli you chop my money. Wetin I want I go get. MI's Illegal Music Top guys like Terry the Rapman, Ikechukwu, Blacky, Idris Abdukareem, Tuface The quality has dropped over the years. Congrats Davido |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by blinking001(m): 6:05pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Veezybaba:
I like people wey sabi better thing. And you sabi. Lol. I dont joke with Brymos music. 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by CheedyJ(m): 6:31pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Dididrumz: I said it before and I'll still say it again
Davido's A Better Time ablum doesn't match up to His "A Good Time" Album.
Last time He featured Chris brown in Blow my mind and the song was dope.
He featured the same Chris Brown again but this time, no way oooo.
It is much expected that your next project should be better than your previous project.
Oga, music no be like that oo.. going by your logic of next album better than the previous, Craig David has dropped about 2 albums or more after born to do it & guess what, he’s still struggling .. point is, every artiste has that super album that can’t & may not be matched... 3 Likes |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by jokerr(m): 7:01pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Jabarzee:
Lol you don't know Jack about music, just shut up and you think you know, a good music lover will know a better time is trash, as if they forced him to sing |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Dididrumz(m): 7:01pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
CheedyJ:
Oga, music no be like that oo.. going by your logic of next album better than the previous, Craig David has dropped about 2 albums or more after born to do it & guess what, he’s still struggling .. point is, every artiste has that super album that can’t & may not be matched... Very true |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by jokerr(m): 7:08pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Listening to the album now, all I can say is the whole planning and execution was whack, this is very disappointing from David. And some loyal fans of his that are used to listening to his to trashy music won't put their pride down and accept the fact that the album was a wreck, so he can know he'll work harder next time. |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Arugula: 7:09pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Dudeladude: very untrue bro.. wizkid is a good musician but this is album no reach davido own abeg... imagine only FEM was the vibe on endsar..and made in Lagos was already out if am right You are not right...made in Lagos came after the Endsars protest... 1 Like |
Re: A Review Of Davido's "A Better Time" Album By Iamsynord by Dreyton36: 7:10pm On Nov 16, 2020 |
Wizkid's songs reigns for a lifetime
Davido's songs reigns the first week 1 Like |