Galactic Theme
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Galactic Theme | ||||
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Released | 26 April 2024 | |||
Length | 13:02 | |||
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Producer | Johnel | |||
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Galactic Theme is a solo extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Johnel.[1] It was generally produced by himself and was released on 26 April 2024 by ONErpm and Nnamani Music Group.[2] It features a vocal sample from Nigerian singer Elmah.[3]
Background and release
[edit]Galactic Theme features seven songs with no collaborations and is inspired, in part, by pop music culture. Johnel used a vocal sample from Nigerian singer Elmah. The album cover of the extended play shows Johnel levitating in a galaxy-like environment to the sunny sky while others watch nearby.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Galactic Theme received generally positive reviews from music critics. From South Carolina, Sheen Magazine praised the EP calling it "a clear nod to genre conventions" while also noting that Johnel "feels those most-human of emotions: heartache, isolation, pressure to conform, but refuses to be shackled by them."[4]
A review by Top 40 news from the New Music Weekly magazine lauded it as the theme is "channeling the concept of the long play title to perfection."[5]
This Day newspaper also called it a compilation that "portrays a futuristic, outer space outlook."[3]
It was listed among Encomium Magazine's list of the 100 best African compilations.[6]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Nnamani Chimaobi John[7]
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "H20" | Johnel | 2:20 |
2. | "Afro Galactic" | Johnel | 1:51 |
3. | "Into a Broken Universe" | Johnel | 1:34 |
4. | "No More Love" | Johnel | 2:20 |
5. | "U" | Johnel | 1:37 |
6. | "Don't Leave" | Johnel | 1:36 |
7. | "I Still Pray" |
| 1:40 |
Total length: | 13:02 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Vanguards of the new wave: Five African teen artists to know". London Daily News. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 17 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Johnel NG - Galactic Theme". Genius. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (27 April 2024). "Johnel Soars into Space with New 'Galactic Theme' Album". This Day. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Johnel Is Touring The Universe With New 'Galactic Theme' EP". Sheen Magazine. 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Johnel NG Announce New Long Play 'Galactic Theme,' Inspired By A Futuristic Life Outlook". New Music Weekly. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Encomium, Williams (28 August 2024). "The 100 Best African Compilations of 2024 (So Far)". Encomium Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Johnel Travels Universes On Galactic Theme Long play". Teen Ink. 26 April 2024. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.