Street-pop sensation Bella Shmurda has delivered his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Sanity’. Released after over a year of build-up, the 16-track project offers a deeply introspective look at the star’s mental and emotional state, grappling with the pressures of fame, fatherhood, profound personal loss, and self-reconciliation.
With a runtime of approximately 43 minutes, the album marks a significant artistic evolution for the singer, trading some of his signature “hungry boy” energy for a more mature, refined swagger while retaining the core melodic grit that defined his breakout success with the ‘High Tension’ EP.
Thematic Depth and Star-Studded Features
The album title, ‘Sanity’, is less a boast and more a confession, weaving together existential questions (as seen in tracks like “Holy Jah”) with raw street narratives. Shmurda’s unfiltered lyricism and emotional candour are present throughout, backed by powerhouse production that sharpens his songwriting.
The album boasts a star-studded guest list that spans different generations and genres, including:
- Afrobeats Hitmakers: Seyi Vibez and King Promise
- Rising Stars: FOLA and T.I Blaze
- Ugandan Sensation: Joshua Baraka
- Fuji Music Icon: King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1)
Genre Fusion and Must-Listen Tracks
‘Sanity’ showcases Shmurda’s willingness to experiment, interpreting multiple genres through his familiar voice while heavily infusing his Yoruba heritage. Several tracks have stood out on a first listen for their fine balance and irresistible energy:
| Track Title | Key Feature & Genre Fusion | Highlight |
| Fuji Fusion ft. KWAM 1 | A seamless blend of electronic music and traditional Yoruba gangan drums. It is a major party-starter and a rare collaboration with the legendary King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. | |
| Apala Fusion | A pure cultural homage that borrows from Apala music icons. The Dibs-produced track has a dance-floor beckoning rhythm, as Shmurda chest-thumps about his wins and addresses detractors. | |
| Pretty Girl ft. Joshua Baraka | A vibrant, bouncy track with a Dancehall flow. Ugandan star Joshua Baraka contributes sweet, sensual melodies, transporting listeners to a Caribbean carnival atmosphere. | |
| Dangbana Riddim ft. FOLA | Though an older single, this track remains a smash hit, celebrating the wins of the Dangbana Music imprint and cementing Bella’s role as a label boss. | |
| My G | A throwback to the energetic Konto beat, where Shmurda shares a message of hope and celebrates his day-one supporters. |
In totality, ‘Sanity’ positions Bella Shmurda not just as a hitmaker, but as an authentic, evolving storyteller wrestling with his personal journey in the spotlight. FOR MORE INFORMATION, I RECOMMEND SONGBUX.
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