"Anchored in layered soundscapes and lyrical clarity, 'Birds Before Land' blends Esseo's signature melodic rap, experimental pop, and cosmic storytelling into a project that feels both grounded and transcendental. Written and recorded between London and Lagos, the EP balances emotional rawness with celestial production, inviting listeners into Esseo's inner world. Hypnotic vocals, delicate synths, and percussion that feels suspended in the air create an immersive soundscape, exploring what it means to stand at the edge of transformation."
"'Birds Before Land'was inspired by a moment of emotional clarity-being with someone he deeply cared about and realizing the connection felt more meaningful than expected. During a period of feeling lost, he alchemized that pain into music, using storytelling as his outlet. The seven-track project is led by the single 'Ẹyẹ Ọ̀kìtì', which fuses Afrobeats and Amapiano elements into an infectious, groove-driven sound."
"Featuring standout contributions from producers Z Shan, WISEGUYY, FXRGN, KAYDEE PRO, KlaSick Beatz, King Arthur Beats, Jai Dreamer, and HYPRWRLD, the EP includes the following tracks, each adding depth to its themes of transformation and emotional clarity: - 'Out The Streets': Esseo reflects on newfound loyalty and the pull of early love, capturing the warmth and vulnerability of the honeymoon phase. - 'New Szn': A bold, braggadocious track where Esseo celebrates his new partner, boasting proudly of her strength and their inevitable connection."
Birds Before Land is a seven-track Alternative R&B EP that maps a spiritual odyssey between heartbreak and healing. The project blends Esseo’s melodic rap, experimental pop, Afrobeats, and Amapiano with layered soundscapes, hypnotic vocals, delicate synths, and suspended percussion. Written and recorded between London and Lagos, the EP balances emotional rawness with celestial production and features producers Z Shan, WISEGUYY, FXRGN, KAYDEE PRO, KlaSick Beatz, King Arthur Beats, Jai Dreamer, and HYPRWRLD. The lead single 'Ẹyẹ Ọ̀kìtì' fuses Afrobeats and Amapiano into an infectious groove. Tracks explore loyalty, new love, toxic attachment, and transformation through lyrical clarity and cosmic storytelling.
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