Soundman Vol. 1

Soundman Vol.1 is a debut EP by Nigerian record label Starboy Entertainment.^[1] It was released on 6 December 2019 without any announcement.^[2] The 7-track EP primarily features vocals by Wizkid, along with assistance from Chronixx, Blaq Jerzee, Kel P, London and DJ Tunez.^[3]

SoundMan Vol. 1
EP by Starboy
Released	6 December 2019
Recorded	2019
Genre	Afrobeats reggae R&B
Length	24:46
Label	Starboy
Producer	P2J Blaq Jerzee Kel-P London

Composition

Soundman Vol. 1 is an Afrobeats, reggae and R&B project that was recorded under exclusive license to Starboy Entertainment. Its production was handled by Blaq Jerzee, Kel P, P2J and London.^[4] The EP serves as a precursor to Wizkid's fourth studio album Made in Lagos.^[5][3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Naijaloaded	8/10 ^[6]
SoundStroke	7.4/10 ^[7]
TooXclusive	5/10 ^[8]
Pulse Nigeria	4.3/10 ^[9]

Soundman Vol. 1 received mixed reviews from critics. Synord of Naijaloaded awarded the EP 8 stars out of 10, stating the project as "an album for listeners to enjoy with the family and loved ones".^[6] Reviewing for SoundStroke, an editor awarded 'SoundMan Vol. 1' 7.4 stars out of 10, commending WizKid; stating "the vocal delivery of the EP is top notch".^[7]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Jam" (featuring Chronixx)	Ayodeji Balogun Jamar McNaughton	P2J	3:19
2.	"Blow" (featuring Blaq Jerzee)	Balogun Isaiah Okhuofu	Blaq Jerzee	3:48
3.	"Cover Me" (featuring DJ Tunez)	Balogun	Kel-P	3:19
4.	"Mine" (featuring Kel-P)	Balogun	Kel P	3:22
5.	"Electric" (featuring London)	Balogun	London	2:59
6.	"Ease Your Mind" (featuring Kel-P)	Balogun	Kel-P	3:05
7.	"Thankful"	Balogun	Blaq Jerzee	4:58
Total length:				24:46

Notes

• "Blow" is the only track that has a music video.^[10][11]

References

1. "Nigeria: Wizkid Delights With 'Soundman Vol. 1']". All Africa. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
2. "Wizkid shock fans with 'Soundman Vol. 1". The Nation. 8 December 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
3. "WIZKID RELEASES SURPRISE EP "SOUNDMAN VOL. 1"". Urban 96 FM. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
4. "SoundMan Vol. 1 (feat. Wizkid) by Starboy on Apple Music". iTunes.
5. "Wizkid Drops Surprise 7-Track EP — "Sound Man Vol. 1"". Bella Naija. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
6. Synord (7 December 2019). "NL Album Review:- Review Of Wizkid's Soundman EP – Hope You're Enjoying The EP?". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
7. "EP REVIEW: STARBOY (FT WIZKID) – SOUNDMAN VOL 1". SoundStroke. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
8. Oluwafemi, Taiwo (24 December 2019). "Nothing Encouraging About Wizkid's New E.P, Poor Effort! "Soundman Vol 1" Review". TooXclusive. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
9. Motolani, Alake (24 December 2019). "'SoundMan Vol. 1' is Wizkid's mediocre cash-grab that will serve a purpose [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
10. "[MP4 Download] StarBoy – Blow ft Wizkid & Blaq Jerzee". HCamrone's Blog. 22 December 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
11. "StarBoy - Blow (Official Video) ft. Blaq Jerzee, Wizkid". YouTube.