By Sam George Mac
Sequel to Fadekemi in his expanding discography is Superstar. Lyrically apologetic, Rela’s latest output is an identification of an affair plagued by shortcomings that need addressing. This piece, Superstar, is his manly approach to ensure that the relationship continue to sail.
From the antecedents of his previous releases and a handful of snippets to yet-to-be-released songs, Rela appeals to the hearing of the music community that enjoys socialization. It is in his clamour for wealth on the unreleased “Ololo”, the memoir to ex-lovers on Fadekemi, the listening parties back home in Lagos stretching across the seas down to the mini clubs and concerts in the UK. Rela fondles those erogenous zones of the society at large, with intentionality, at least, for now.
Superstar consciously notes the distrust that arises from the man’s absence as a result of the pursuit of life. While dishing this woman a sincere apology on a tablet, “I’m just tryna be a superstar” — the singer explains his lungs out to a woman starved of attention on the other end.
With Superstar comes two kinds of responsibility — one to self and the other to one’s loved ones. There has to be a balance. A man chasing a career should not affect his relationships with the people around him. Rela hopes to fix this on the back of this apology.
