Power up your emotions with these 5 songs from new “1960” album

Nigeria's female rap sensation Eva Alordiah releases her debut album "1960" today September 13, 2016.

Eva was initially supposed to have dropped this debut album in January 2015 but instead went on to release a mixtape titled “Because You been waiting” back in March 2016 to occupy her fans. She had earlier released two official singles 'Lights out' and 'War Coming' in 2013 and 2014 respectively to promote the album.

But it’s here folks, and for those who haven’t read the review, and have just copped the project, these 5 songs are perfect to get your emotions rolling.

‘Mbali’ ft Yemi Alade

Eva has always been a dark creature, and on ‘Mbali’ she manages to drag Yemi Alade to the dark side, where they chant over morbid synths, gloomy drums and scary adlibs. This track is the perfect for those moments where you simply just don’t want to care anymore, and relieve your baggage.

Aspirational music is a staple in Nigerian music, and the rapper is no exception from the appropriators of this theme. Eva latches on to it, with deft songwriting, and links her dreams with that of her mother’s comfort. It’s the top of the shelf wish-list for many of us, and connects on some deep level. Afterall, we all want the same thing for our mama.

Yaba

Here, the hustle takes centre-stage, as Eva tells her story from after school, and how she has been put on this journey to own her destiny. This is true for all of us, as we go through life, seeking a discovery of self via achievements and the hustle. There’s beauty in the struggle, and as Eva’s unfold with each moment, you find yourself caught up in it all.

Pretty

Still on the hustle, this where things get to the ‘shit is real’ phase. The all or nothing phase. There’s a process through the work that makes you abandon every other concern and just focus on greatness and survival. Eva’s mother makes another appearance too, as an inspiration, for her to hustle. What’s your inspiration? What keeps you up at night? For what would you give it all for? Think about that. Don’t ever play yourself.

Sweet Little Girl

Pain and isolation is the origin of this. It gets dark again, as Eva pictures a lady who’s alone at a party, without a friend, a prayer, or hope. She connects with this person, and mirrors what we have felt at many points in our existence. That ‘Sweet little girl’ can be any of us. In fact, it is you. Yes, you.