Nigerian street-pop singer TML Vibez goes solo on “Poku,” the fourth track on “A Street Kid’s Diary (Disc 2).”
It lands right after “Hello” with Victony, so the album swaps a big guest for a bare solo cut. That change works. TML Vibez has nobody to share the weight with here, and his melodic delivery stays the main attraction. Japh Kenti produced it, and the record runs just two minutes and 32 seconds, so it keeps moving.
Short songs often hit harder on a long album. Sixteen tracks can feel like a lot, and a quick cut like this gives the listener a breather. It also shows he can hold a record on his own voice.
Many different producers worked on this project, from Ballertosh and Deobeats to Godomarr and Japh Kenti. “Poku” shows what Japh Kenti brings to the mix. The beat stays out of the way and lets the vocals lead.
“Diamond or Gold” follows at track five, so the early stretch ends with two solo cuts back to back. That run shows a singer who is comfortable carrying the diary himself.
Play “Poku” and tell us – does TML Vibez sound better solo or with guests?
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