Hey guys, welcome back to the blog, it’s Friday and it’s time for another Weekend Favourites post. For those of you that are new, this is the post where I share my top favourite from the week, from Music, Movies, TV series, Instagram followers, Fashion, Lifetsyle etc. Today, however I’m going to be sharing my favourite Albums and comedy Tv Series (animation and sitcom) to get you through the weekend. So, let’s go!!!!!
ALBUMS
• Westlife – Spectrum (After years, I think probably 20 years now, they’re finally back with an album. I was beyond excited when they released their single “Hello My Love” early this year and promised to release an album later this year. They were an absolute favourite growing up and seeing them back, creating new and beautiful music is just very nice and I’m so very happy about it. When I say there is legit no bad song on this album, I absolutely mean it. It so very beautifully done and arranged. The songs are so nice and calming to listen to; their sounds are still pure and powerful. I’ve been listening to the album on repeat for days now and I can’t stop. It’s hard to pick a favourite song but I really like Repair, One Last Time and Dynamite.)
• Celine Dion – Courage ( So, I was scrolling through my regular download sites and I saw the Celine Dion had 4 new songs out, a surprise drop for her fans in anticipation for the new album. I quickly downloaded them. Celine Dion has always been a massive favourite of mine, her vocal range is beyond!!!! And tbh, I think she’s one of the very few artistes that do not have a bad song, like a single one. This album didn’t disappoint either, I remember describing it on twitter as “if inspirational and life quotes was a song or an album, it will be this”. Every song had a deep, powerful and relatable message, I remember the first day I listened to “The Hard way” I actually cried, it really hit me so freaking hard because that’s how I’ve been living my life for a while now. It’s just a very good and beautiful work of art though.
• Ycee – Ycee vs Zaheer ( Im not the greatest fan of Music and tbh, nothing really interests me about the gbas gbos afropunk sound that most of these artistes try to pass on us, but every once in a while, there are those ones that I actually really like because of how intelligent and smart their sounds are. It’s more than the commercial sound that others try too hard to pass on as music but it’s actually a work of art, like this album. Ycee is one of the very few Nigerian rappers I actually listen to, and tbh I started listening to his songs this year but I’ve been super impressed and when I saw he had an album, I quickly got it. You can hear the influences from both new and old school rappers, his play on words and pop culture, his ability to switch and go from soft to hard seamlessly. In an interview, he said it took over 2 years to produce this album and I was like, that is clearly evident. It’s a well-produced album and the features are very smart and well arranged. I’m very impressed and happy with it. Good work Ycee.
• James Arthur – You (James Arthur is undoubtedly one of the best male vocalists’ rn!!! His sound is pure power and rage!!! Like you can legit feel everything and I mean everything in the message he is trying to sing and pass across. His previous album (Back from the edge) completely sold me on his talent, ever since then, I’ve always listened to every work he has released and I’ve never been disappointed. His voice sours so high on this album, taking us on a rough and dangerous journey that we are all well ready to go on, he makes pain feel normal because it really is, he makes love feel timeless because it should be, hope for life when feeling depressed and sad. His work is beyond amazing and powerful. I really enjoy listening to this album, you will too.
• Lewis Capaldi – Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (Tbh, the name is quite ironic considering how inspiring the album is. I first heard his song on Sunday and boy oh boy, I’ve been crazily hooked!!!!! When I say his songs are just are beyond and I mean Beyond beautiful, I mean it!!!! His voice!!!! I actually had to Google him just to see what he actually looked like, he is 23!!!! 23!!!!! It made me realise, all things being equal, the new boys are actually doing waaaaaayyyyy more than the new girls, I mean, tbh, there are new sounds coming out, new vibes, new looks, styles etc., There is more diversity in the mainstream media, which I am a fan off, but the main thing that should never change is the question “can you actually sing?!” and tbh, many of the new faves, even with auto tune fail this question. That being said, he is an amazing, his voice and range is amazing and his art is even more amazing and I’m sure you will appreciate it too.
TV SERIES
Bob Heart Abishola (when the trailer of this CBS series came out early this year, I was so freaking excited!!!! Because I never knew I really wanted a series with a Nigerian lead before till I saw trailer and it just made me so freaking happy and really appreciate the doors this would be opening for more Nigerian series and shows. The series is very funny and actually relatable. I think on of my major fears when the trailer came out was that they might not get the accent and the intonations and quirks of the regular Nigerian down and that might lowkey annoy me, but, they really did, everything of the regular (okay maybe a bit bougie) Yoruba Nigerian family was gotten down. The Nigerian Characters are extremely funny and their scenes always make me happy, especially when they interact with their white counterparts. It’s on his 8th episode, so you can actually download and binge watch over the weekend and have a good laugh.
Bless the Harts (I’m legit smiling rn thinking about this series, this is one of the funniest cartoons I’ve ever watched in my life!!! I think it’s the accent!!! It’s so crazy and funny!!!! Oh lord!!! The way the characters talk!!! I just can’t actually describe this without laughing like a mad person because I’m just smiling like a silly person and I’m in public. But, anyways, you need to watch this series, if you don’t laugh, then you’re dead inside. Lol
The Neighbourhood (This is in its second season but it still has the funny on lock. I actually binged watched the whole of season 1 and parts of the season 2 already out and I really enjoyed it. The characters are so hilarious and the storyline is quite interesting. We’ve seen the connection and relationship with each other grow with each episode. Cedric the entertainer has always been one of my favourite comedians and Tchina Arnold from Everybody Hates Chris is one of the funniest actors in American sitcom. I really enjoy the family dynamic and the flow of characters between the casts and both races. It’s interesting, it’s funny. )
Bobs Burgers (I’ve always seen clips and pieces of this series on twitter and I’ve always wanted to download and watch but never really had the final push till this new season rolled out. I am impressed. At first, when I heard Bobs voice I was like where I have I heard this voice before, I was so confused that I had to pause the series and Google it, turns out, he is the one that did the voice over for Archer, as in Sterling Archer. I think that just made me like the series even more. The characters are all very funny, the mom is hilarious the kids are so weird and disastrous, their conversations and interactions are just as funny as it is sweet. I really look forward to new episodes of the series.
Big Hero 6 (I got this from a friend and I was really happy about it. It’s a very interesting series but tbh, it’s a bit repetitive. It does have a good and engaging storyline but I sometimes feel like they could switch it up a bit, change some scenarios and give us like a twist or two. However, all in all, it’s a very interesting series; I enjoy watching it while I’m eating.
Thank you so very much for reading this very long post, I wanted to make it as expressive as possible. I appreciate your time and I hope you listen, watch and enjoy this music and series on my favourite list. Have a nice weekend.
• Ben Platt: Temporary Love. {I first heard Ben Platt sing in the movie Pitch Perfect, I knew he sounded good but didn’t really pay attention to him, then I heard him sing on the Netflix Series The Politician and I was blown away, a couple of YouTube videos later, I found myself downloading all his songs!!!!!
His Sound is so pure and very powerful!!!! His voice resonates in the air, it literally feels like you’re flying in the sky when you listen to his songs, it’s a beautiful high. And his lyrics and message are actually relatable and enjoyable, they make sense, it’s simple, engaging, beautiful and surreal at the same time. He is my favourite artist rn and this is my favourite song.
Its just so freaky and nasty and twerky, its just everything!!!!!!! I really hope the gp starts fucking with todrick cause he creates art!!!! I mean this is album is a massive shift from straight outta oz and forbidden but even those albums had hoe songs in them too, I mean, you had Doll hairs ft Shangela, Low ft Rupaul, Wrong Bitch ft Bob the drag queen, just to name a few, so these type of songs, commercial as they may seem, aren’t necessarily a stretch for him.
• Bts: Anpanman {Tbh I was going to put up their whole album as a favourite here but that won’t be fair. I still bop so hard to this song. Music defies language barriers. I just get my groove on every time I listen to a bts track; their sound is a whole mood!!!!! I’m actually listening to this song rn and I’m feeling myself so hard!!!! LOL. They’re so good!!! I need a new album tho.
• Ed sheeran ft Khalid: Beautiful People {You know that kinda sounds that you feel like you need but deep down you are scared that they might not go well together and then they mix and it’s so yummy and delicious, this is me pre and post listening to this song. I randomly came across it while doing my weekly music downloads and at first I was like “WTF” this looks so good, it might not sound great. I finally had the courage to listen to it and man, I was hooked!!!!! They sounded so freaking good together!!!! It was amazing to listen to, their voices complimented each other’s really well. Beautiful song with a very deep and resounding message.
• The Weekend: Six feet under {This song makes me feel like I should not think or dream of stopping till I secure every single bag….. You know that kind of tune that just motivates you and makes you want to slay everything in your path and reinforces your every decision?! Lol, I swear I get a totally different energy from songs than most of y’all.
• Beyonce: I Was Here { I watched this video last night and lemme tell you, I cried so hard!!!! I downloaded the audio this morning and I really listened to it, replaying as much memories of my life that I could remember. It makes you think, makes you want to do more, do better, give, love, be happy but it still has a hint of sadness especially when you realize that you might not be living. There’s the quote “You are alive but not living”. It’s one thing to be alive and it’s another to live a life. Ask yourself, are you really living a life?! If the answer is no, then please try and start doing that today.
• M.I: Viper {lemme tell you, I don’t buy into beefs and diss of any kind, I will forever see them as stunts to make irrelevant acts trend or be the downfall of a young artist on the rise. Tbh, I didn’t even know that Vector had a diss track for M,I till then day this song came out, I was just scrolling aimlessly on twitter and majority of the tweets were about M.I and I was abit worried cause tbh, good shit never really trend on twitter and I’m lowkey a fan of his, I just love his vibe, he looks cool. Anyways, I digress, so, I see he is trending and I click on his name and all the tweets pop up about him destroying Vector in his new tune, at first I was like “pass” but I heard a snippet on twitter and I was like “WOAH, this is fire!!!!!!”. The flows, the delivery, the simple ways he rode the beat, the bible quotes, the clarity, everything was on freaking point. I just didn’t like the fact that it was a diss song tho, cause it’s just for trend and that’s it, no life. But still, a nice one.
• Johnny Drille: Count on you {I think this is like the third song of his I’ve actually listened to, I think he has more than this or even an album out, correct me if im wrong tho, tbh, I really don’t go searching for most Nigerian songs, I just feel like most of the songs here are over commercialized and just to fit a particular trend, theres no more creativity or longevity of tracks, tbh I can’t remember the last Nigerian song I actively searched for or was really really excited to listen too, and this goes for some American songs too. I have a specific taste.
Anyways, I remember a friend of mine was talking at length about this guy and he gave me the song and I was really impressed. It’s like a light a breezy mix of john legend and keith urban. His sound is so nice and breezy!!!! Very beautiful song. I recommend.
• Tiwa Savage: 49:99 { when I tell you how hard I smiled while watching this video!!!!! I was beyond impressed!!!!! The scenes were very beautiful; the outfits were impeccable and sexy!!!!! She freaking delivered!!!! Tbh, I’ve been abit sceptical about her works for a minute tho, Tiwa is one of the very few musicians I follow in naija and not to be that guy but before the gift collaboration with Beyonce, I was abit not impressed with her works but, she really came through on that project, giving me every single bit of vocal range I needed and she is keeping it moving. I see a new wave for her and I hope she rides it and gets all her high. Good song. Great video.
• Sean Paul ft Leona Lewis; Good Vibes {anytime Sean Paul teams up with Leona Lewis, they always create magic. Yes MAGIC!!!!! Leona Lewis is one of my favourite vocalists ever!!! Like period!!!!! Her sound is pure and angelic. It is just grace and effortless!!!! And the notes she hits, some of your faves will never hit that even with the auto tune and tweaking…. Tbh, I didn’t know I had this song on my playlist, it just randomly came on and once I recognized her voice and I sat up right, like I wanted to hear every single breat and sound in the song.
It’s so freaking good!!!!!! Her tone is just beautiful and distinct. It’s like Beyonce or Sia or Mariah and even Whitney, by their sound; you just know who is singing. Good song.
The thing is this, I don’t necessarily go for overly expensive or high end trendy pieces, I just I just pick anything I feel looks cool and expressive and honestly I mostly get my pieces from your local passer-by mallams or thrift shops.
I got this a couple of days back, after watching Greenbook where Mahershala Ali started in and I know it’s an old issue, but I guess nostalgia made me do it. 
His story is quite interesting and positive too…. Amazing man.
lifestyle on a budget 