Emeka Must Shine Explained

Emeka Must Shine
Type:studio
Artist:Blaqbonez
Cover:Album cover for Emeka Must Shine.jpg
Recorded:2023
Length:36:28
Prev Title:Young Preacher
Prev Year:2022

Emeka Must Shine is the third studio album by Blaqbonez.[1] It charted on more than 20 nations' official album charts.[2]

Background

Emeka Must Shine[3] is made up of 14 tracks and was released on 27 October 2023,[4] under Chocolate City Music.[5] [6] The album is the follow up album of Young Preacher album. The album includes guest appearances from indigenous artists such as Black Sherif, Jeriq, Victony, Odumodublvck, M24, Zlatan, Young Jonn and Ludacris.[7] It also features producers such as Projexx, Masterkraft, Ramoni, and North Boi.[8] The album is a blend of Afrobeats, hip hop, drill, R&B, and alté music.[9] [10] A song in the album "No Sleep $$$" featuring Young Jonn peaked on the U.S. Billboard Afrobeat songs chart.

Critical reception

Adeayo Adebiyi, a music reporter for Pulse Nigeria stated that "'Emeka Must Shine' shows Blaqbonez's impressive range, but it doesn't offer the best version of either side of him. While the project might not make for a compelling listen, it makes for an enjoyable one, and this, we can say, is the purpose of a Pop leaning album."

Charts

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Peak
position
Nigeria Albums (TurnTable)[11] 7

Notes and References

  1. News: Blaqbonez releases third studio album Emeka Must Shine. Nigerian Tribune. Ige. Rotimi. 27 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  2. News: Blaqbonez, comes through with Emeka Must Shine. The Guardian. Daniel. Anazia. 28 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  3. News: Rema, Reminisce, Blaqbonez To Drop New Projects October 27. Voice of Nigeria. 26 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Blaqbonez releases third studio album 'Emeka Must Shine'. NotJustOk. Kanmodi. Funmilayo. 13 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  5. News: Nigerian Rapper Blaqbonez Drops 'EMEKA MUST SHINE' Album. OkayAfrica. Laketu. Adeayo. 27 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  6. News: "Emeka Must Shine": Blaqbonez Splurges Millions of Naira on a Mansion, Pool, and Brand-New SUV. Legit.ng. Afigbo. Chinaza. 19 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  7. News: Rema, Reminisce, Blaqbonez set to release new albums. TheCable. Famakinwa. Faith. 27 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  8. Web site: Blaqbonez announces track list for 'Emeka must shine'. NotJustOk. Akinsete. Tobiloba. 23 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  9. News: Blaqbonez Drops Cold New Body of Work Emeka Must Shine. GRM Daily. GRM. Daily. 28 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  10. News: Hip Hop star Blaqbonez releases new album 'Emeka Must Shine'. Pulse Nigeria. Adebiyi. Adeayo. 27 October 2023. 7 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Nigeria Top 50 Albums. TurnTable . 11 September 2023.