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Nutty O ’ s consistency , despite criticism and expectations of being mediocre , has always made him stand out from the dancehall pack . Blending Jamaican patois and his vernacular , Shona , Mr . Ability Extension ' s message has been consistent from day one . Despite having hits such as " Bugatti ", " Safe " or collaborative successes such as " Let ’ s Talk About It ", it always seemed as if Nutty O was an underrated artist in the Zimbabwean media . Nonetheless , he has stayed in his lane and has remained dedicated to the art of dancehall . We met the artist when he was signed at Kenako Muzik in 2016 . He dropped ' Kwandakabva Kure ' a single that showcased Nutty O ' s musical potential . Global recognition and several awards later , Mr . Ability Extension delivers his seed of faith .
He dropped his highly anticipated debut album titled , " Mustard Seed ." Taking the Biblical meaning of being small but capable of becoming large . This is illustrated with the opening track , " Open Doors ," which is more of a prayer . The track takes fans to church at 2:49 when the backing vocals of a choir come through . " Ndiwe " is a mid-tempo blend of Afro Pop and dancehall featuring Jamaican artist , Demarco . On the track , the duo sing about taking a risk in love . The pre released " Safe " was a perfect addition to the album as it is a fan favourite . Yet another track focused on romantic relationships . " Peter Pan " is an aspirational song about uplifting and representing ghetto youths . The track encompasses dancehall bassline , whilst Nutty O asks for spiritual guidance . ‘ Kokorigo ’ is about a search for love and Jah Prayzah ’ s vocals can be heard in the background . Mellowing down the pace , ‘ Be My Girl ’ features newcomer Kae Chaps as they woo a love interest . Still running under the theme of love , ‘ Shoulder ’' is a promise of being the ideal lover . ‘ Finnesse ’' is a sexy tropical flavoured track for the dancefloor . Nutty O and Ex Q ’ s collaboration have always offered fan favourites . ‘ Ready ’ is that track where the duo are laying their lines as they sing to a love interest . ‘ Kungfu ’ gives the listener a kick with its upbeat vibe as Nuty O declares his world takeover as he asks fans to hear for themselves . Riding on a blend of Amapiano and Afro Pop , ‘ Reverse ’ is another sexy , mid tempo track for the dancefloor . Raising the bar by collaborating with Ghanaian dancehall giant Stonebwoy comes ‘ Success ’. The track is about pursuing success despite life ’ s many challenges . Taking on a reggae vibe , and sampling a classic Zimbabwean track , Nutty O sings about the hustle on ‘ Trouble In the City ’. The closing track ‘ Handipere Power ’ is a champion ’ s anthem as the song covers resilience . He proclaims that he will continue to persevere and encourages listeners to do the same .
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‘" Mustard Seed " sets a precedent for great things to come as Nutty O demonstrates the value of quality over quantity . The choice of his production team and collaborations showcase his exploration of his soundscape as an artist . The record is an aspirational and inspirational body of work , elevating Nutty O ’ s artistry .
Rate : 5 / 5 Groove Speakers
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