BBO’s “My God” Is An Alluring Christian Worship Anthem

 
By Emmanuel Daraloye
 
The hollowed piano chords on BBO’s “My God” stand out like sunshine in a rainstorm. BBO’s Christian worship prowess shines again on this song, with his intricate folk-leaning composition. Produced by Tee Pee,  the inspirational record is a note of re-assurance in God’s enduring graces through life.
 
BBO’s crescending delivery throughout the 5-minute spin connects as one of the song’s most pleasurable hallmarks, unlocking a strong vibrance that adds to the record’s shock value. Flanked by a soulful piano progression, he adorns his delivery with powerful melismas at various points in the song. The song’s strophic arrangement — where BBO ditches the traditional form of a separate chorus and rather uses a refrain throughout the song — also enlivens his delivery and the song’s overall groove.
 
BBO’s antiphons, especially within the first two minutes where he vocalises, “Olorun Mi!”, also stand out as one of the most exciting transitive motifs in the song. They bridge the song into separate sections, precisely on the 2nd and 4th minute, tucking each section with rousing percussive bursts. Each section sears into the other with a tempered tonal synergy that balances the choir’s soulful scat singing and the soothing Trumpet timbre that bolster the composition. The rousing trumpet improvisation around the 3rd minute ushers in the song’s arguably, most cathartic transition.
Minus his clever pace and charismatic cadence, BBO’s “My God” also thrives for its powerful catharsis. Like his other Worship classics, “Sound of Mercy”, “Most High”, and “Thank You Holy Spirit”, BBO unearths a deeply melancholic feel that serenades the listener throughout the song. The song’s pull effect, powered by his spoken word interludes and crescending dirges, deepens across all its sections, boosting its replay value.
 
Also, BBO’s folk-laden lyricism creates a strong sense of originality, suspending the listener in the Yoruba blank verses that colour the record. The lyrics burst with lots of tribal chanting that extends emphasis and soul within the verses.
 
With strong tension and release, a vibrant pace, and cathartic delivery, the record thrives as a sweltering listen, spotlighting BBO’s Christian worship maestro. Its flaws hide, mostly, with some harmonic notes landing too sharp or ‘peely’, especially within the verses. Thanks to the overwhelming instrumental fillers, these discordant notes are hard to spot, but they eventually dampen the song’s listenability over time.
 
Overall, the song soars as a refreshing and spirited listen, seeping through one’s ears with a seamless mix that emphasizes tonal distinctiveness among its instrumentation. It is a gratifying bop that thrives both in function and in form. With a melodramatic folk-leaning crescendo, the song fizzles out with a sharp, cliff-hanging outro, crowning it as one of BBO’s most intricate compositions across his discography