Nonso Amadi Breaks Down His New EP, “Free”
About a week ago, Nonso Amadi released an impressive six-track EP titled, “Free”. On the stunning EP, the artiste features Simi and Mr Eazi, exploring multiple themes and layers with interesting progressions throughout the project.
Now, Amadi takes his fans on a journey through all the different phases of his relationship with each track – from needing his space, to begging his partner to show him off a little bit more. See the track-by-track breakdown by the artiste below for better understanding of the EP;
- “Never” –
- “Better” ft. Simi –
- “Free” –
- “No Crime” –
- “Go Outside” ft. Mr Eazi –
- “What Makes You Sure?” –
is me addressing some criticism I had earlier in the year. I talk about how I have tried to be nothing but a saint in the game, but somehow life finds a way to attract unwanted problems.
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gives some background on how I met the girl in question. She is overprotected by her folks, and I’ve had my eye on her for some time. On the track, I ask for a chance to prove my worth, and I finally gain it with Simi’s approval on her verse.
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Spending every day with your girl can feel sticky sometimes – like you lose a little something when you’re over-familiarised. This song addresses that and my request for some space, so we can miss each other again. There is always a need to be free.
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A hand-in-hand tune with track 2, “Better”, on “No Crime”, I ask for her to give me a chance, saying there’s no crime in doing so. Telling her friends about me wouldn’t hurt.
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is a somewhat fictionalised message of what the over-demand for a growing celebrity feels like. Everywhere I go, people request my presence, and I end up having only a stressed-out version of myself to offer. It made sense to have Eazi on the tune to solidify the star status message.
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Asking for freedom in a relationship can lead to many suspicions, including chances of you seeing someone else. On this song, I confront her on how sure she is about these suspicions.
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Nonso Amadi also recently announced a tour for the EP, the “Freedom Tour”. He will be touching down some important spots in Africa and abroad.
