Phyno’s appeal doesn’t just lie in his ability to craft infectious hooks and clinical bars, but in his true-to-life approach to storytelling. It is a tried and trusted formula that has resulted in a long-spanning career since his 2014 culture-shifting debut album, No Guts No Glory. A decade later, the rapper’s fifth studio album Full Time Job, still employs the same efforts, just a tad more grown-up.
Bright, bold, and dynamic, Full Time Job is a document of self-exploration signalling . All through the project, Phyno slips between braggadocious declarations of material wealth (like on “Men Don Show Face” featuring Flavour and the Ardee-assisted “Time Of My Life,” and ”Anthem Ndi Eze”), re-evaluating his relationship with perseverance and resilence (on “Nwayo Nwayo”), and making a case for love and commitment (on “Deep”).
An interesting highlight of the album is “Nwoke Esike” , a cautionary note on the power of patience in the face of pressure starring Hushpupi, a controversial Nigerian figure currently facing an 11-year prison sentence for internet fraud in the US.
“This album is a masterpiece that did not happen by chance,” Phyno explains during his album listening in Lagos, Nigeria. “I have made music my full-time Job. Every piece of music I make is inspired by my daily experiences. Where I was in 2019 or 2021 is not where I am now. So, I feel blessed and it’s probably my best one yet.”
Phyno’s appeal lies not only in his ability to craft infectious hooks and clinical bars but also his true-to-life approach to storytelling. This tried-and-true formula has resulted in a long-spanning career since his 2014 culture-shifting debut album, No Guts No Glory. A decade later, the rapper’s fifth studio album, Full Time Job, still employs the same approach, albeit with a more grown-up perspective.
Bright, bold, and dynamic, Full Time Job is a document of self-exploration. Throughout the project, Phyno seamlessly transitions between braggadocious declarations of material wealth (as on “Men Don Show Face” featuring Flavour and the Ardee-assisted “Time Of My Life,” and “Anthem Ndi Eze”), re-evaluating his relationship with perseverance and resilience (on “Nwayo Nwayo”), and making a case for love and commitment (on “Deep”).
An interesting highlight of the album is “Nwoke Esike,” a cautionary note on the power of patience in the face of pressure starring Hushpuppi, a controversial Nigerian figure currently facing an 11-year prison sentence for internet fraud in the US.
“This album is a masterpiece that did not happen by chance,” Phyno explained during his album listening in Lagos, Nigeria. “I have made music my full-time job. Every piece of music I make is inspired by my daily experiences. Where I was in 2019 or 2021 is not where I am now. So, I feel blessed and it’s probably my best one yet.”
