If you know Reehan then you know he is a lover boy and from the moment I heard the EP was coming out, I have been patiently waiting to hear and write a review piece.

So let’s go!

Distributed by The 302 Dstrbn, Reehan The First is 11 mins of proper Afrobeat music and a journey I think everyone should experience. The production employs several noticeable local instruments and an expansive backup of voices in a style similar to the 1980’s. This was very evident especially on “Vibration” with happens to be my favourite track.

Spoilers ahead if you haven’t listened to the album yet, click this link to Steam Reehan The First On Spotify.

Track 1 – Gbana

Gbana is 3 mins of pure vibe and steeze.

Reehan uses Yoruba as if he were Wizkid on the track and gives us magic.  Bar by bar he adores his love interest with romantic words using popular slangs like “Cana”, “Pana”, “Manya” and “Popsi” all we can attribute to Big Wiz. Respect!

My favourite part of the song is when he says “I’m in love with you Julie” just before the Saxophone comes on.

Amazing, go check it out and drop your comments.

This track was produced by Noveece Beats. 

Track 2 – Ruff Rider

If you like to dance then Ruff Rider is definitely your jam. Two mins of DanceHall rhythm you would think Tekno dropped a new project.

The track starts with a 50 Cent Sample “Go shawty, it’s your birthday”  and goes on to include an array of expansive backup vocals alluding to the performers versatility and talent.

Reehan also adds popular reggae samples to the track enhancing the overall dancehall feel.

This track was produced by Noveece Beats.

Track 3 – Overload

When an Afrobeat track is called “Overload” you definitely know what to expect. Lol.

Overload is a two minute track that starts with a lovely vocal sample and local percussion instruments I absolutely vibe to.

A proper Afrobeat song Kizz Daniel would definitely drop a verse for.

The track also uses expansive backup arrays and traditional sounds – “Come be my odoewu!”.

Track 4 – Vibration

Vibration is my favourite track on the album so yeah!

It starts with a 1900’s sample and continues with the old school tempo even in the backup. You can definitely hear the local voices and instruments, a fond reminder of Pa Sunny Ade’s greatest hits. 

Several times within the three minutes track Reehan moves uncontrollably and speaks incantations in response to his lover’s touch 😂😂😂.

Something I would love to see.

This track was produced by Noveece Beats.

Go check it out using this link.

Like I said before, solid Afrobeat song. Reehan has a Brand, he has a style and and has talent. I recommend other artist try to emulate and work on improving the quality of their artistry and brand.

⭐ – 9/10

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