Ayra Starr, Commas | Song Review 🎵

Ascending Nigerian singer Ayra Starr sounds utterly sublime on her enjoyable and infectious Afro-beat single, “Commas.”

“Energy wrong, I log off / Mowa friendly and conscious / I’m allergic to isokuso / I’m not ready for confusion.” Word. Beninese-born Nigerian singer Ayra Starr delivers a surefire bop with her Afro-beat single, “Commas”.  From the get-go, Starr serves up sensational vibes on this relatively brief but potent record. The groove is grooving, her voice = stunning, and the overall aesthetic is #giving. Crafting the pleasant sounds of “Commas” was producers AoD, London, and BigRagee.

Melodically, “Commas” is tuneful to the nth degree, particularly the chorus.  The songwriting is also sensational, featuring no shortage of memorable lyrical moments.  Fittingly, as evidenced by the excerpt from the chorus above, Starr incorporates Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba lyrics, which is cool. In the first verse, Starr speaks to her faith: “Na which kind life wey I never see? / I carry God, so I fear nothing.” Yes 🙌! She then introduces those commas into the mix: “Steady increasing the commas / Comma, comma, comma.” Whatever lyrics she sings, whether it’s “Original, be no parody,” or “Check and balance everything inside my mind / Trust me, you can’t fool me,” Ayra sings beautifully, showcasing her rich, robust instrument.  All told, “Commas” is marvelous.

Ayra Starr • “Commas” • Mavin Global Holdings Ltd • 🗓 2.1.24

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