IT has been a few years since Killa-B stepped onto the Namibian music scene. In fact, he can even be described as one of the pioneers of the modern music industry, bringing us songs like ‘Okinikini’, ‘Eliko’ and so many more.
After intermittent silences over the last few years, Killa-B has recently released a music video which got fans eager and excitedly awaiting more.
The wait is finally over as Killa-B dropped his long awaited seventh studio album late last year titled ‘Kyk en Los’ (Afrikaans for ‘look and leave’).
The veteran musician proved that he is certainly no stranger to the industry, choosing a sound to cater to the upbeat music lover. Traces of old age singura and typical jukebox sounds can be identified when listening to the album as a whole.
Known for his captivating Oshiwambo lyrics, he made sure songs like ‘Kuume Kaye’, catered for listeners who appreciate the rich language.
The sixth track, ‘Kyk en Los’ tells the listener exactly that. One can fairly say the song has a few not so subtle messages for listeners out there, as well as some of his fellow artists. Starting off with a few words in both Damara and Nama, the rest of the song just continues as an anthem of very enraged people wanting to be left alone.
It seems that Killa-B has also caught the politainment bug on track 14, ‘Viva Swapo’. Here the artist clearly campaigns for the ruling party.
If anything is pleasant on the ear on this album, it would be the remixed cover of the Fugees hit ‘Ready Or Not’, which carries a type of Calypso feel.
Taking on a more motivational tone on track 10, Killa-B provides his two cents worth in the encouraging ‘Change in the World’.
And what would an album be without a love song? The ‘Eliko’ singer gets romantic on track 13, ‘Love her Right’. Here he tells men out there to love their women right, something all female music lovers would undoubtedly appreciate.
All in all, the album can be rated as average. While it is nothing we have not heard before, quality-wise the album is a definite improvement on his previous offerings. It does come across as a bit too loud and the graphics for the album cover and disc could also have been much better.
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