SINCE its release late last week, Iyanya’s latest single, Yudala, has enjoyed rave reviews from music lovers. Interestingly, the song has also received the thumbs up from renowned music connoisseur and former university don, Professor Edwin Mark. According to him, the song Yudala stands out for its clear message and discernible lyrics which every Nigerian can relate to.
In the view of the music enthusiast, Yudala appeals to the consciousness of every Nigerian who listens to it as it projects the renewed optimism in the new socio-economic and political dispensation. While lauding the use of several local languages in the track, Mark also hailed the message in the music which, according to him, radically differentiates the song from its contemporaries.
“Although our entertainment industry is booming, I must confess that I have hardly been impressed by the output of most of our young artistes. What I see is basically content poverty in most releases. That is why this song, Yudala, immediately caught my attention when I first listened to it.
Led by Made Men Music Group (MMMG) honcho, Iyanya and featuring a quartet of lyrically compatible artistes, including Selebobo, Tekno, Baci and Mystro, Yudala is the Cross River-born artiste’s latest effort and represents a multiplicity of universally accepted values such as respect, peace of mind, best wishes and prosperity.
Real name Iyanya Mbuk, the soft-spoken artiste is the co-owner of Made Men Music Group, a record label which is home to artistes such as Tekno, Emma Nyra, Selebobo and Baci. He released his debut studio album My Story in 2011 which was supported by the singles No Time and Love Truly. Desire, his second studio album, contained the singles Kukere, Your Waist, Flavour, Sexy Mama and Jombolo. He also won the Artiste of The Year award at the 2013 edition of the Headies.
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