Àmì might be a fairly new name in the world of Gospel Afrobeats, but he is actually an old hand because he previously went by the name of Provabs. Provabs is responsible for songs like “Bless Me Dey Go”, “Imela”, “W.O.YM. (What’s On Your Mind)” and “I Surrender”.
Identity (Ami, 2017) is his new 19-track album and with the various styles of music on it, there is probably something for everyone. One of my favourites is the infectious “Amioluwa” (God’s sign), where Àmì suggests that as God’s children, we have been created to be signs and wonders in the lives of others. Another standout for me is “Talk”, produced by and featuring Laurent Sayz. On this track, Àmì encourages us to directly confront our challenges and mountains with the Word of God. There is also the reverential “Take It”, which features Mike Abdul, and the reggae-flavoured “Oh Lord”, with featured guests Protek, Ibk Spaceshipboi and Different Stones.
Whether as Àmì or Provabs he delivers straight-talking, thought-provoking lyrics and rich production sounds, and with Identity, Àmì has managed to reinvent himself while also recapturing the essence of what made Provabs special.
Identity (Ami, 2017) is his new 19-track album and with the various styles of music on it, there is probably something for everyone. One of my favourites is the infectious “Amioluwa” (meaning God’s sign), where Àmì suggests that as God’s children, we have been created to be signs and wonders in the lives of others. Another standout for me is “Talk”, produced by and featuring Laurent Sayz. On this track, Àmì encourages us to directly confront our challenges and mountains by speaking the Word of God. There is also the reverential “Take It”, which features Mike Abdul, and the reggae-flavoured “Oh Lord”, with featured guests Protek, Ibk Spaceshipboi and Different Stones.
Whether as Àmì or Provabs he delivers straight-talking, thought-provoking lyrics and rich production sounds, and with Identity, Àmì has managed to reinvent himself while also recapturing the essence of what made Provabs special.