Full Time Job is the fifth studio album by Nigerian rapper and singer Phyno. It was released on 4 October 2024, through Penthauze Music. The album blends rap, highlife, R&B, and gospel, and features guest appearances from artists ArrDee, Flavour, Chip, Burna Boy, Johnny Drille, Fave, Cheque, group NSG, and media personality and convicted felon Hushpuppi. Production was handled mainly by JaySynths, with additional production from Major Bangz, Niphkeys, and Duktor Sett. The album serves as a follow-up to Something to Live For (2021).
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| Released | 4 October 2024 | |||
| Recorded | April 2023–2024[1] | |||
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| Length | 42:06 | |||
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| Label | Penthauze | |||
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Background
editIn early 2023, Phyno began work on a new album but ultimately scrapped the initial songs, choosing to start over. It was not until around April 2023 that he felt he had enough material to shape what would become Full Time Job. The album’s theme centers on the idea that success is a continuous effort, with Phyno expressing, “greatness is a full-time job.” This marked the lead-up to the release of his fifth studio album.[1]
He revealed the tracklist for the album on 1 October 2024.[2]
Singles
editThe album's lead single "Do I" was released on 1 September 2023. Featuring production from JaySynths, the track exudes bold confidence and defiance, with Phyno asserting his unapologetic attitude through its blunt lyrics.[3][4] "Do I" served as the first single since he took time off from music to be a father after his first child's birth in August 2023.[5] The remix to "Do I" was the album's second single, which features Burna Boy which was released on 20 December 2023.[6] The third single "Time of My Life" features British rapper ArrDee and was released on 27 September 2024. Also produced by JaySynths, this track explores themes of success, confidence, and living in the moment, blending Phyno's Nigerian roots with ArrDee's UK rap style in a cross-cultural collaboration.[7]
Critical reception
editAdeayo Adebiyi of Pulse Nigeria praised Full Time Job as a "majestic" display of Phyno's artistry and evolution, highlighting his ability to craft well-arranged songs that reflect Nigerian music diversity, rating the album 8.5/10.[8] Kehinde Adesokan of Top Charts Africa praised Full Time Job as a masterfully crafted album that showcases Phyno's versatility and commitment to his craft, highlighting its "exceptional production quality and profound lyrical insight" and rated it 8/10.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "It's Nothing" |
| Major Bangz | 2:30 |
| 2. | "Back Outside" (featuring Cheque) |
| JaySynths | 3:05 |
| 3. | "Eyes On Dem" (featuring Chip) |
| Duktor Sett | 2:38 |
| 4. | "Do I" | Azubuike | JaySynths | 2:35 |
| 5. | "Deep" (featuring Fave) |
| JaySynths | 3:05 |
| 6. | "Time of My Life" (featuring ArrDee) |
| JaySynths | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Nwayo Nwayo" | Azubuike | JaySynths | 2:39 |
| 8. | "Men Don Show Face" (featuring Flavour) |
| JaySynths | 3:02 |
| 9. | "Grateful" | Azubuike | JaySynths | 2:49 |
| 10. | "Nwoke Esike" (interlude) (featuring Hushpuppi) |
| Niphkeys | 3:21 |
| 11. | "Trouble Maker" | Azubuike | JaySynths | 2:21 |
| 12. | "Pinterest" (featuring NSG) |
| Major Bangz | 3:50 |
| 13. | "Do I" (remix; featuring Burna Boy) |
| JaySynths | 2:18 |
| 14. | "Sweet Karma" (featuring Johnny Drille) |
| JaySynths | 2:48 |
| 15. | "Anthem Ndi Eze" | Azubuike | JaySynths | 2:26 |
| Total length: | 42:06 | |||
Personnel
editPerforming artists
edit- Chibuzor "Phyno" Azubuike - vocals, writer
- Dennis "OGD" Awotwe-Mensah (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- William "Kruddz" Awotwe-Mensah (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- Matthew "Mojo" Ojo (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- Patrick "Dope" Brew (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- Abdul-Jalaal "Abz" Arowosaye (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- Ayodeji "Mxjib" Shekoni (of NSG) - vocals, writer
- Chinedu "Flavour" Okoli - vocals, writer
- Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu - vocals, writer
- Ramon "Hushpuppi" Abbas - vocals, writer
- Riley "ArrDee" Davies - vocals, writer
- John "Johnny Drille" Ighodaro - vocals, writer
- Chidozie "Fave" Ugochinyere - vocals, writer
- Jahmaal "Chip" Fyffe - vocals, writer
- Akanbi "Cheque" Brett - vocals, writer
Production and engineering
edit- Michael "Major Bangz" Archibong - producer, writer
- Chisom "JaySynths" Onyeke - producer
- Adebajo "Niphkeys" Adebanjo - producer
- Saviour "Duktor Sett" Ezeoke - producer
- Alex Solano - spatial mixing engineer, spatial mastering engineer
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 4 October 2024 | Penthauze |
References
edit- ^ a b c Esomnofu, Emmanuel (9 October 2024). "Phyno Understands that Greatness is a 'Full Time Job'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Afeez, Ademoye (1 October 2024). "Phyno drops star-studded tracklist for new album, ft. Flavour, NSG, Hushpuppi & more". NotJustOk. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Okhide, Peter (1 September 2023). "Phyno exudes unapologetic vibes in his latest single 'Do I'". NotJustOk. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Famakinwa, Faith (1 September 2023). "DOWNLOAD: Phyno returns with 'Do I'". TheCable. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "'I Took Time Off To Be A Father', Says Phyno As He Welcomes First Child". Leadership News. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo (21 December 2023). "Phyno links up with Burna Boy for 'Do I' remix". P.M. News. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ White, Evie. "Phyno and ArrDee Join Forces for Cross-Cultural Anthem 'Time of My Life'". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (8 October 2024). "Phyno delivers a masterpiece with 'Full Time Job' [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Adesokan, Kehinde. "Album Review: Full Time Job by Phyno". Top Charts Africa. Retrieved 21 October 2024.