The Nigerian newbie, Kunmie has taken another bold step with his much anticipated EP, ‘Before We Became Strangers’. Four tracks in the eleven-minute project focus on relationships, love, and bereavement. Kunmie’s declaration of intent reveals his aptitude to create significant music, emotional range, and songwriting ability.
Kunmie‘s passionate singing envelops the listener in his life and experiences. The EP looks at broken promises, love lost, and at atonement outside of romance. Let’s take a quick dive into a quick review of the tracks:
I Admit: Emotional Revelation
“I Admit,” the first song, defines the overall production’s mood. Kunmie investigates his complex relationship with a high school love with real passion and poetic grace. Kunmie soured as he cannot communicate his love. He acknowledges he neglected to straighten things up and give the relationship the required attention. “I look forward to meet you in another life, where I can spill all that’s in my mind,” says his emotional maturity and longing for a second chance to be honest.
Every phrase in this song demonstrates Kunmie’s mastery of narrative, thereby captivating listeners in the tale. Many people may relate to this song, especially those who have gone through the ups and downs of young love because he can convey sensitivity via music.
Majekaja: A Love Promise and its Apologies
The song “Majekaja” influenced by Afrobeat has danceable pace and beautiful instrumentation. Kunmie transforms a love song into a call for understanding and forgiveness with her passionate and honest voice. This outstanding follow-up to “I Admit,” which shows Kunmie’s artistic development, shows his ability to strike a mix of contemplation and vivid vitality.
Though in a different approach, the second song, “Majekaja,” continues on the love and emotional reckoning issue. In this chapter Kunmie attempts to persuade his fiancée to embrace the ups and downs of love. He claims he loves despite its severity as he would sooner suffer than live alone.
Arike: A Musical Honours for Industry Work of Kunmie
The simple romantic tale of love and respect that Kunmie’s vocals prominent in “Arike“. With its Afrobeat influence, Kunmie’s song reveals his artistic flexibility and positions him as a new music sensation. This joyful song’s appealing chorus and sweet sounding melody will draw in you. With his topical and interesting song, Kunmie become a Nigerian musical force.
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One More Chance: The Broken Love Anthem
“One More Chance,” Kunmie’s fourth track on the new EP, captures his inner conflict over yearning to reunite after a painful seperation. Kunmie talks about how a man could feel depressed and eager for a second chance. This song explores the emotional topography of being “stuck in love” and unable to go on despite best attempt.
Kunmie’s voice provides a journey of sorrow, longing, and exposure, therefore augmenting the great beauty of “One More Chance”. This song, a display of Kunmie’s global appeal, will appeal to anyone who have suffered loss. This song closes the EP well and has listeners yearning more.
Kunmie’s creative evolution
Before We Became Strangers displays Kunmie’s artistic and emotional growth more than just an EP. These four songs highlight his voice and lyrical skills, which would help him vividly depict emotional stories. In the music business, he distinguishes himself by his ability to convey emotion, empathy, and introspection.
Kunmie’s story, which spans “I Admit,” “Majekaja,” “Arike,” or “One More Chance,” speaks to everyone who has gone through the ups and downs of love. Keep a watch on Kunmie as he settles into the industry as this EP demonstrates he is not going away.
The EP captures the essence of anybody who has loved, lost, or grown. Kunmie proves his genius with his honest, meditative music moving listeners. We’re delighted as Kunmie’s EP lays the foundation for his next songs.
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