The pop life chose Harrysong for commercial reasons, and “Kingmaker” celebrates his freedom to generate value solely for himself. Album – KingmakerArtist – HarrysongRecord Label -Alterplate Music (2017)Duration – 63 minutesHarrysong has a reputation: He’s the super songwriter with a credit that stretches through decades, spanning from Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, to Kcee. His personal output hasn’t impressed in quantity, but it is effective in its pop stylings. Drawing from Highlife, Salsa, Rumba, and Makossa, Harrysong dives deep into cultural sounds and reimagines them with a Nigerian delivery targeted at the pop market. His artistry is unashamedly unidirectional. He is unashamed because it works. He might not always score the top record in the country, but he stays in the conversation with a string of releases traversing major corners of Nigeria.What makes tick is simple. A former chorister, Harrysong took the long road to stardom. He has served many masters, displaying patience and long-suffering.
