Mr. Eazi & J Balvin, Lento | Track Review 🎵

Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi and Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin make a formidable team on their certified bop, “Lento.”

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”T” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]he talent that resides worldwide is absolutely and utterly amazing.  On the single at hand, 🎵 “Lento,” two very talented individuals join forces.  That would be Nigerian singer, 🎙 Mr. Eazi, and Colombian reggaeton singer, 🎙 J Balvin.  With Nigeria and Colombia in the house, we get a mix of Dancehall and Latin Urban (urbano latino) on this three-minute, international bop.[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

Early on, the vibe is 🔥 on “Lento,” period.  It definitely begins with the backdrop, produced by 🎙 Killertunes.  The result is a chill, cool, and relaxed sound, driven by an infectious beat.  Additionally, throughout, there are some relatively subtle, yet potent cues that manage to give such a cool, casual joint some oomph – pretty cool. Of course, the ‘ultimate vibe’ is established by the two men who perform.  It begins with the intro, where J Balvin serves up shout outs, with Mr. Eazi responding in both African and English.  From there, both collaborate on the chorus, in a mixture of English and Spanish:

“Softly, softly (Softly)
Baby, make you roll am softly (Make you roll it out) …
Lento (Suave), lento (Suave)
Baby, vamo’ a hacerlo lento.”

From there, Mr. Eazi performs the first verse, using ‘vocables’ as opposed to meaningful lyrics – part of the vibe and international flavor.  On the bridge, he returns to English, with lyrics recurring from the chorus.  J Balvin then delivers the most complete verse of the song, performed exclusively in Spanish.  It sets up a sexy sentiment.  Post-verse, we revisit the chorus, adding a post-chorus and outro.

Final Thoughts 💭 

Mr. Eazi and J Balvin make a pretty sweet team.  Nigeria and Colombia definitely come through on this certified bop.  Need some serious ear candy? Look no further than “Lento!” 

🎙 Mr. Eazi & J Balvin • 🎵 “Lento” • 🏷 Eazi Core / emPawa Africa Limited • 🗓 12.4.20

[📷: Eazi Core / emPawa Africa Limited]