Feyisayo Anjorin is back with "There's Somebody Here," a beautifully introspective track that exposes human nature's deceptions and pretenses.
As the title implies, not everyone who wears a righteous mask has a good heart; inspired by Lauryn Hill's "Forgive Them Father," the track explores this reality and offers no apologies. Set against the backdrop of Nigerian societal complexities, Anjorin depicts betrayal like it is painted on a canvas, comparing the Jesus-Judas betrayal to other occurrences around hypocrisy and corruption in people's lives. His lyricism is at once poetic and piercing, and it spotlights the artistic influences of Nigerian masters like Orlando Owoh, Majek Fashek, and King Sunny Ade.
Musically, "There's Somebody Here" is an organic blend of old and new sounds that creates an enjoyable sonic tapestry that lets Anjorin's message prevail. The warm but weighty production has the emotional heft of his language but keeps you engaged in its rhythmic breath. It's a song that encourages mindfulness, challenging you to reflect on the authenticity of the people around you.
In addition to songs, Anjorin is broadening his creative articulation. His new novella, Love Lessons From the Life of a Hypocrite, shares thematic DNA with "There's Somebody Here," so "There's Somebody Here" is a friendly companion to his literature.