Benin City street act Famous Pluto opens his birthday project “On My Birthday” with the lead track, “Tap Am.”
Pluto sets the tone early here. The song writes from the perspective of someone just starting to enjoy the rewards of progress – money, attention, and a lifestyle that looks different from where he started. He does not overthink the message. Instead, he leans into the repeated title phrase, which gives “Tap Am” an instant hook that sticks after one listen.
What stands out is how Pluto handles the shift in his circumstances. He does not turn the record into an exaggerated success story. Rather, he draws confidence from the changes around him while staying aware of how different life feels after gaining a wider audience. That balance keeps the celebration grounded instead of over the top.
As the opener on a three-track project, “Tap Am” does exactly what a lead single should do. It sets the energy for everything that follows, from “Fast and Furious” to “Ganja” featuring Corizo. The animated delivery that has defined Pluto’s recent run of music carries through here too, so longtime listeners will recognize the style immediately even as the subject matter moves forward.
Listen to “Tap Am” and let us know in the comments – is this the opener that gets you excited for the rest of the project?
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