Nigerian rapper, song writer, and record producer, Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike professionally known as Phyno had dropped his 5th Album entitled ‘Full Time Job’ after featuring Africa’s giant, Burna Boy for a remix that broadened his moment, Phyno followed up with a collaboration with British rapper Arrdee in what signals a move to partake in the “Afrobeats to the world”.
Phyno made a return to the mainstream with his almost customary annual hit, it was with the defiant log drum punctuated hit ‘Do I’.
Phyno’s intentions are made even more clear with the release of his fifth album ‘Full Time Job’ which celebrates his longevity as one of Nigerian music super stars.
Phyno’s success is a blueprint and an inspiration for a generation of artists to combine rich Igbo cultural heritage with hip-hop, and Afrobeats to create era-defining music.
Phyno’s fifth album ‘Full Time Job’ paints a vivid picture of the artistry with which he has held sway for a decade.
Phyno, a kingmaker has evolved into an artist who platforms emerging talents. He recently crowned fast-rising rapper Jeriq, King in the East, and signed talented star Alpha P to his Pent Hauze imprint. The multi-award-winning star celebrates his glowing legacy on the opener ‘It’s Nothing’ before announcing his return to Afrobeats street with ‘Back Outside’ featuring Cheque.
His longevity in the industry can be credited to the ease with which he shape shifts across genre lines while staying in touch with culture. This shines on his album where he makes music that reflects his artistic and personal evolution.
He embraces Dancehall cadences on ‘Eyes On Them’ next to British rapper Chip where he celebrates the accomplishments that come with running his race rather than engage in a race for success in a highly competitive industry.
Phyno has previously collaborated across the Atlantic. He tapped Grammy nominated American rapper D Smoke for his last album ‘Something To Live For’. Since 2021 when he released his fourth album, Nigerian mainstream music has gained more global momentum.
