Akin Busari resolves to live on his terms in 'Free Me'

<p>In 'Free Me,' Akin resolves to live on his terms as he crafts an album that suits his essence.</p>, <span>Akin Busari releases new album 'Free Me'</span>, <h2>Akin Busari's strength lies in his rich understanding of music, perhaps one built from an early age and honed through consistent development that would draw comparison to global sensation Akon.</h2>, <p>His latest album 'Free Me' is an impressive fusion of multiple genres to achieve a rich sound that appeals to the demands of different listeners without losing his identity.</p>, <p>Without bowing to the pressure of crafting music that appeals to the urgent and fleeting sensibilities of consumers, Akin was able to focus on creating a body of work with tracks that can endure beyond whatever currently shapes the soundscape.</p>, <p>On 'Free Me', the Canadian-based Nigerian star explores the subject of love and desires while also tapping into more personal and conscious subjects that offer listeners a rich variety of sounds across its 36 minutes run time.</p>, <p>The opener 'One Time', is a smooth exploration of Afro-Swing as Akin employs laid-back melodies with mid-tempo delivery. Through a combination of pidgin and English, Akin talks up himself as a man hotly in demand while employing a sprinkling of vulgarity that blends into the Dancehall adlibs.</p>, <p>He scores one of the best tracks on the album with the Amapiano cut 'Phenomenal' where he reiterated his desires for a temptress through smooth melodies and Fiokee's captivating strings that brilliantly combine with a Fela interpolation.Verses from Victony and BNXN will do a lot for this record.</p>, <p>On 'Ife Re', Akin features the sensational songstress Aramide on an Afropop record where the duo duets on an expression of consuming love. The collaboration works as both artists complement each other. The verses were also perfectly arranged and the chorus elevates the record.</p>, <p>The album picks off tempo on the fourth track with 'Diamond Are Nothing' where Log drums combine with an exploration of Y