With over four decades of experience in the music industry, Oluwatosin Alao, is already a force to reckon with.
He has paid his dues in the industry, in this way, he has released strings of singles and bodies of work, he remains a dominant force in the Nigeria gospel music industry.
He released a new tune which he aptly titled “Adaba Mimo,” Adabi in this context is a Yoruba word which means dove, “Mimo” is another Yoruba word that means “pure” or “holy”.
Joining these two words as a song title connotes something beautiful. It just shows how brilliantly Oluwatosin Alao creates.
With support from a fantastic set of choristers, Oluwatosin Alao takes the charge in this three minutes, thirty four second long song.A dazzling trumpet and a rolling stick kicked off the song with the singer’s vocal slowly settling in.
The song is mostly sung in Yoruba, for the non-speakers, they might have to do with emotion, sonic range of the artiste, and also the superb instrumentation of the song.Oluwatosin Alao is a man of distinct parts, from being singer, songwriter, Bass Guitar Player, music Producer, he continues to evolve as the years goes on.
The all-round musicianship shows in the way this track is arranged. It speaks about the creativity expended on this track.
The first verse of the song is deployed into total submission, long before you hear the hook on this song.
Line like “Your strength oh Lord I want, your face oh Lord I seek,” show submission.
While facing life issues, it is important to know the place of the most high.
Submitting everything to him, is not something that is easy, yet it is the right thing to do.
On the second verse, he takes the song to another level, praying for God’s grace, protection and blessing on him.
This time around, the lyrics are sparse, yet the instrumental becomes more prominent with the percussion being more prominent.
Towards the last sixty second of the song, the production becomes milder with words flying in between, the cheerful choristers were all on hand to help through.
The most alluring aspect of “Adaba Mimo,” lies in the instrumentation of the song, for people who might not understand Yoruba Language, Oluwatosin Alao smartly carries them along with the strings of instruments, emotions, he deployed into this song. At the end of the spin, you are more likely to repeat it.
It an angelic flow of graceful singing.“Adaba Mimo” helps to reinforce Oluwatosin Alao’s musicality, it rouses the fans, shows his musical range, while also introducing a fresh perspective to his artistry. Stirring the pot once more, it’s a record that justifies his place in the upper echelons of Nigeria gospel industry. With the years, just less than five months from ending, it is believed that this track would dominate the end of the year and possibly the 2023, if it is well promoted by Oluwatosin Alao and his team.
