Ethan Muziki’s Tuneful ‘Rhyme,’ A Song of Wishful Thinking
Soulful singer, Ethan Muziki, has always been a catch. If not for his catchy melodies, then for his mellifluous voice. I have found myself singing along to most of his creations from time to time. From his album Short versions, long stories, ‘uko poa’ hit that spot that makes you want to call your ex and tell her all the lies of this world. But it is with Ethanal Fire’s ‘Rhyme’ that I have been reflecting on the kinds of raw and alluring talents that Kenya has. This song is as inviting and euphonious.
But first, let’s talk about the whole album. Ethanal Fire is just what the name suggests; fire. I go big on albums and Extended Playlists(EPs) because there is always a gem hidden somewhere in these beauties that so many people never get to experience.
Ethanal Fire has fourteen tracks with an intro and an outro. The colorful album contains tracks like sema, mbali, tokea, bebe, kesho kutwa, and many other creatively woven sounds.
Rhyme tells the story of a guy in love who believes that it is not his making that he likes this woman. And while they have their tribulations, he believes they make it up to each other at the end of the day.
For one, I love this track because of the vulnerability of the persona. The guy's voice depicts what every man would say but rather not. We are introduced to the side of men who admit when they like a woman and appreciate that sometimes it is not our all doing, but the work of a higher being. “Kinachofanya tu-ryhme tunatoka juu, Haiwezi kuwa ni design ya binadamu.”
He sings, “Sijui ulifanya nini ndio ukue wangu kwa raha na taabu, kile najua chini ya jua haipingiki.” With this, you can see how strong this relationship seems to be, not to be shaken by anybody on earth. However, things change when he says, “I wanna love you for life if you let me.” We can deduce that this song is not about an existing love relationship; if it is, it is in Etna’s head. Rhyme is thus wishful thinking; what you do when you want to pursue someone.
Michael Macharia’s pinch on the guitar, Kamoré, Kinoti, and Anita Chelseas’ vocals were top-notch, and Victor Njagi’s bass was quite a blessing. In the end, I must commend Ethan Muziki for this pulchritudinous creation.
I highly recommend this song because Ethan Muziki is a gem you should experience; and because Rhyme’s vibe is honest, vulnerable, and authentic.
By - Brian Coverlargy
