As the title implies, MI's album has proven once again that he is at least if not the chairman a member of any high table the rap industry may have. As usual he begins his album with a humorous skit this one he titled "The Beginning/Nobody". In the three minute skit, a male voice is heard introducing himself as the principal of a school announcing obnoxiously how the students of his school will never make in a country as Nigeria as long as they hold on to their dreams of being Astronauts, Magicians or Musicians. He calls out three students and smacks them convincing them to quit dreaming to becoming the what they want to be. The third student(Jude Abaga) however refuses to budge even as the principal keep smacking him and yelling "You'll be Nobody! Monkey!"
The second track titled "Monkey" features "Chigurl". The track proves to be a follow up from the skit as seen from the title. It is also a fun track as MI incorporates recent humorous contents like "Diaris god", "Blackman blood", "They never espererit", "Sharing blood". His bounced on the beat neatly on this track. Chigurl did a nice job on the hook with all the igbo vibe. Great song.
Track three titled "rich" features Koker. Its a motivational song. Reminds me of Jaywon's "We getting money". M.I verses were sprinkled with prayer points here and there but still had that dope rap flow. Koker sounded really passionate on the chorus. Its the kind of song you play when you're feeling somewhat downcast.
"Mine" features Ayo Balogun or popularly known as Wizkid. Its a slow song. The kind of song you'll request a radio host to play for you and your fiancée on a cold night when y'all chilling in each other's arms.
M.I went full street on this track he calls "Shekpe" featuring Reminisce. Its the kind of song you'd hear in the club when guys are celebrating themselves. Especially celebration that might have to do with football. Its also that kind of song that unites guys from different spheres of the society based on one unique belief they share: "The love of shayo". Reminisce is the best artiste for this track by the way. MI couldn't have picked anybody better. And the chorus of this song is one that stays in your subconscious no matter how puritanical you may be.
"Bad belle, bad belle, bad belle bad belle iz allowed" yes another really nice track with the same title as the chorus "Bad belle". This song features Moti Cakes who does a nice wrap up at the end of the track.
Track 7 "Wheel Barrow" features Emmy Ace and reggae maestro Beenie Man. This song is about the ladies and is equally a dancehall track! That's one jam for you to grab your shoes and do some stepping. The song kinda reminds me of Burnaboy's "Yawa dey". Great joint.
Track 8 "Brother" is one of my favorites. MI features Choc City's Nosa and Milli. Its really a very touching song. Here MI reaches out to Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince in a way that really moved me. He kinda appealed to Jesse Jagz to come back(something I pray day and night for) and he admonishes Iceprince, giving nice words of encouragement. Nosa makes the message of each verse sink in with a very deep chorus. Milli ends the track with singing similar sombre content that made my eyes leak :(
The Middle which features Olamide and I.J is another superb track I really enjoy. The track which MI intelligently places in the middle( being track 9 in the 17-track album) talks about managing one's opinion. That is, not letting your opinion be more than what it is, an opinion. Olamide would have really enjoyed being on this track because I'm sure he could relate with the message of the chorus in a number of ways(people comparing him to Dagrin and stuffs like that). The guy on the chorus I.J did justice, mad justice to the chorus. Great song.
In this 5-minute song rife with admonition M.I features Patoranking. And he titles it "Enemies". Fans of Patoranking would really enjoy this piece. The track saw patois at its finest.
For the eleventh track MI went to the east to make sure the song becomes a hit. Bullion Van which features Phyno, Runtown and Stormrex is one super duper track. Some of y'all might be thinking what does Bullion van have to do with anything. Well a lot I must say, especially if you balling. The song talks about spending mad money at the club. Phyno's didn't disappoint as usual. Runtown part on the hook was sick. MI's soujourn to the Aba and Enugu was worth it lol
"Girl" track 12 features Seyi Shay. Its a beautiful love song. This song reminds me of a track M.I did with Lami Philips years back. Yeap M.I put his vocal skills to the test in this track and yes his vocal skills aced the test. Lovely lovely track.
"There's a lot of gurls in hereeeeee but you looking like you the one... Omoge just be sincereeeeee I know you just wanna have fun...", your typical but very unique 'swaggalicious' rap joint. This track titled "Millionaira champagne" features Iceprince Zamani, Sarkodie and DJ Lambo. MI killed the hook nicely on this track. Iceprince's delivery was sick. Sarkodie's verse, dope. Of course you can always count on M.I to drop nothing short of the illest bars. Great song!
This is one track I really love because M.I raps about important his fans are. Most artistes shout out to their fans but don't take time to appreciate them properly in their songs. M.I deviated from that unfair tradition in this unique track he calls "Yours" featuring Milli and Debbie
Track 15 is your typical Rhythm and Blues song. It features Morell and Luppy rapper Loose Kaynon. "Beg" is one teaser song, teasing the ladies. Nice jam.
This is another track on the album that deals with serious issues. In "Human being" featuring Tuface and Sound Sultan, M.I talks about the struggles of being a popular artiste in today's music industry. Tuface provides a fantastic hook reinforcing the message of the song and Sound Sultan's verse sung passionately wraps up the beautiful song.
Track 17 and the final track of the album is titled "The End/The Chairman". The track features Oritse Femi and Frank Edwards. Yup! Its a gospel song and a great one at that.
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