Soundman Vol. 1

Soundman Vol.1 is a debut EP by Nigerian record label Starboy Entertainment.[1] It was released on December 6, 2019 without any announcement.[2] The 7-track EP primarily features vocals by Wizkid, along with assistance from Chronixx, Blaq Jerzee, Kel P, London and DJ Tunez.[3]

SoundMan Vol. 1
EP by
Starboy
ReleasedDecember 6, 2019
Recorded2019
Genre
Length24:46
Label
  • Starboy
Producer
  • Ayodeji Balogun (exec.)
  • P2J
  • Blaq Jerzee
  • Kel P
  • London

Composition

Soundman Vol. 1 is an Afrobeats, reggae and R&B project that was recorded under exclusive license to Starboy Entertainment. Its production was handled by Blaq Jerzee, Kel P, P2J and London.[4] The EP serves as a precursor to Wizkid's upcoming fourth studio album Made in Lagos.[5][3]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Naijaloaded8/10 [6]
SoundStroke7.4/10 [7]
TooXclusive5/10 [8]
Pulse Nigeria4.3/10 [9]

Soundman Vol. 1 received mixed reviews from critics. Synord of Naijaloaded awarded the EP 8 stars out of 10, stating the project as "an album for listeners to enjoy with the family and loved ones".[6] Reviewing for SoundStroke, an editor awarded 'SoundMan Vol. 1' 7.4 stars out of 10, commending WizKid; stating "the vocal delivery of the EP is top notch".[7]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Jam" (featuring Chronixx)
  • Ayodeji Balogun
  • Jamar McNaughton
P2J3:19
2."Blow" (featuring Blaq Jerzee)
  • Balogun
  • Isaiah Okhuofu
Blaq Jerzee3:48
3."Cover Me" (featuring DJ Tunez)
  • Balogun
Kel P3:19
4."Mine" (featuring Kel P)
  • Balogun
Kel P3:22
5."Electric" (featuring London)
  • Balogun
London2:59
6."Ease Your Mind" (featuring Kel P)
  • Balogun
Kel P3:05
7."Thankful"
  • Balogun
Blaq Jerzee4:58
Total length:24:46

Notes

  • "Blow" is the only track that has a music video.[10][11]
gollark: DO NOT FAIL US.
gollark: You have ONE MINUTE, egg. ONE MINUTE.
gollark: WELL, MAYBE NOT DIE.
gollark: Be a broccoli OR DIE.
gollark: ARing!

References
  1. "Nigeria: Wizkid Delights With 'Soundman Vol. 1']". All Africa. December 14, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  2. "Wizkid shock fans with 'Soundman Vol. 1". The Nation. December 8, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  3. "WIZKID RELEASES SURPRISE EP "SOUNDMAN VOL. 1"". Urban 96 FM. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  4. "SoundMan Vol. 1 (feat. Wizkid) by Starboy on Apple Music". iTunes.
  5. "Wizkid Drops Surprise 7-Track EP — "Sound Man Vol. 1"". Bella Naija. December 6, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  6. Synord (December 7, 2019). "NL Album Review:- Review Of Wizkid's Soundman EP – Hope You're Enjoying The EP?". Naijaloaded. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  7. "EP REVIEW: STARBOY (FT WIZKID) – SOUNDMAN VOL 1". SoundStroke. December 14, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  8. Oluwafemi, Taiwo (December 24, 2019). "Nothing Encouraging About Wizkid's New E.P, Poor Effort! "Soundman Vol 1" Review". TooXclusive. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  9. Motolani, Alake (December 24, 2019). "'SoundMan Vol. 1' is Wizkid's mediocre cash-grab that will serve a purpose [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  10. "[MP4 Download] StarBoy – Blow ft Wizkid & Blaq Jerzee". HCamrone's Blog. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  11. "StarBoy - Blow (Official Video) ft. Blaq Jerzee, Wizkid". YouTube.
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