Tamy Moyo - The Bvudzi Jena Album Review

The Queen of pop has finally dropped the much anticipated project. Over the years she has won over many fans and topped the charts with various singles, Zvandiri, Tekere, Kuteera just to mention a few. She has also in the period featured on a number of solid tracks.

This was one album I have been waiting for for years, have seen believed that Tamy has come of age and its now time she stamps her authority on the pop throne.

The album has finally dropped and as usual rushed to get my copy and today will be sharing my thoughts and views on the album.

1. My Love is Yours

On this Tamy is saying honey you know my love is yours. Production is done quite well. Tamy delivered a good performance. 

2. Umthandazo 

Tamy could not resist the Amapiano craze, well who can. On this track Tamy is saying get on your knees and pray whilst the time is still right sometimes it's hard to find direction in life. Production is done well. 

3. Rudo (ft Souljah Love) 

This track will immediately get attention, Tamy teamed up with the late legendary Soul Jah Love. On the track they are talking about love, how love conquers all, there is no backstabbing if there is love, there is no killing each other if there is love. The track is well produced. The vocals are well arranged, Tamy was on point, Soul Jah Love oozed his irresistible charm. We truly lost a rare talent with Soul Jah Love. 

4. Do My Own Thing 

On this track Tamy is saying I do my own thing, I do not rely on anyone. She is urging other girls to be self reliant, urging them to work and provide for themselves. Production is solid, love the arrangement of the track. 

5. Sare

Tamy on this track is saying I won't be left behind when others progress in life, she is refusing all the bad spirits that may want to pull her back. Production is well done, love the structure and arrangement of the track. 

6. Like Whatever 

On this track Tamy is talking about about a friendship that has gone sour. When trust is lost between friends the relationship ends. Production is done well, arrangement of vocals and instruments is good. Tamy was definitely showcasing her vocal control, delivering a performance worth of her pop queen title. 

7. Big Stepper (ft Valee Music) 

Tamy is saying I did not realise my power before but have embraced my talent and influence and is now operating as the other big steppers (icons). The vocals are well done, the icons references are spot on. Overall production is good, track is well arranged. 

8. Star In The Night

Tamy was in an uplifting mood on this track, she is saying that you are a star in the night, don't restrict yourself, spread your wings and fly high. You can feel that this track is as much for her as it is for uplifting us. Production is done well, love the progression of the track. Tamy delivered a solid performance. 

9. Angila Ndaba (ft Cal_Vin & Nutty O) 

Tamy teams up with the late Vin and high flying Nutty O on this jam where they are saying I don't care about what they say. They are talking about shutting off the negative noise. Production is done well. Tamy delivered a solid performance, the late Cal_Vin was as cool as usual delivery a solid verse, Nutty O was also solid on his verse. The collaboration works, the artists blended well together. 

10. Chiuya

This is sort of a coming into adulthood sort for Tamy. She is acknowledging that she made some mistakes as a child, she didn't understand how certain things worked. 

11. Handigone

Love the afro house structure of the track, the arrangement is spot on, there is this rawness and tribal vibe that I like, not adding many synths and sounds was a good move. Tamy was also equally at par on the vocals. The theme is also spot on, Tamy is crying out unto the ancestors for them to open her eyes to the stuff that is pulling her down and is also thanking them for protection. 

12. Berekana 

On this track Tamy is saying sometimes you keep on holding on to stuff that doesn't work or move you forward, you keep moving in circles and one needs to break free from such habits, actions. Production is solid. Tamy was also solid on the vocals. 

13. Mutoro (Outro)

On this outro Tamy is talking about life's burdens. She feels a burning desire to do right by her parents but life's burden are pressing hard on her. 

Stream the Album: The Bvudzi Jena in YouTube

So ya that's it for The Bvudzijena, Tamy invites us into her personal life as she tackles various challenges. This is quite an interesting project to listen to. 

The album is like a personal diary, you can feel that Tamy is addressing certain issues about her life, coming to terms with being a woman, a popular figure and an adult (Angila Ndaba & Chiuya), hence the title :Bvudzijena which is a sign of maturity. Like everyone she is battling her own personal demons (Mutoro, Berekana, Umthandazo, Like Whatever, Handigone & Sare) , and she is addressing them on this album whilst also motivating herself to not lose hope and reach for the stars (Star In The Night, Do My Own Thing, Big Stepper) 

Production is done well, the tracks are well arranged and quite diverse. This makes the album entertaining to listen to. 

Tamy delivered a solid vocal performance throughout, she showcases her vocal ability throughout. Tamy also made this project more balanced buy her use of the three main languages in Zim, Shona, Ndebele & English, this ensures she appeals to many people. 

In conclusion this is a good offering from Tamy, its not as explosive as Nutty O's Mustard Seed or ExQ's Verified Milestone but this one has more heart than those projects. As mentioned before, it's more of a personal diary so if you truly take time to listen you will understand and relate to Tamy more. She proves despite being a star she is still human. I recommend this album it's a interesting project to listen to. 

My overall rating: 8/10

Feel free to share your thoughts on the album in the comments section below. 

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