Song: All Over Me
Artiste: Ernest Bright Acquah aka Twicy
Producer: DeThompson Beats (DDT)
Author of Review: Kwame Dadzie
In 3:03 minutes, fast rising Ghanaian artiste Twicy garnishes the best of words and laces the sweetest melodies to describe love for a woman who is head over heels over the one she loves.
Twicy weaves the emotions in a sonic vibe that easily resonates with people who are seriously in love. The song titled All Over Me is one that has already started generating music excitement among music lovers, and inviting rave reviews from critics.
Instrumentation and production: DeThompson (DDT) is one of the very talented unsung producers in the country. He did a good job by giving the song quality production and sound. The beat could be laid on a 2/4 or 4/4 time signature. All Over Me is not in the usual major keys that most songs are rendered in; the song is performed in a minor key – E Minor. Although minor keys are usually used to convey somber emotions, the mid-tempo of All Over Me gives off excitement.
Twicy’s All Over Me may be described by contemporary music lovers and aficionados as Afrobeats or afrofusion but the groove gives so much of a highlife vibe in a contemporary form. The continuous crochet 808 kick keeps the tempo collected and grounded.
Vocal delivery: The key contains Twicy’s vocal strength perfectly. The song would probably lose its beauty if he had done it in a in lower key. That would have dulled the entire vocal performance and perhaps dimmed the vocal lustre for the song.
Message: Twicy’s All Over Me is basically hinged on deep affection but also addresses the themes love, admiration, commitment, reassurance, desire, energy, joy and gratitude.
The line “Girl, you fine and I swear my baby na you wey dey blow my mind” shows that the writer is soaked in the love of the woman in question. Describing the lover as his remedy and melody, suggests she heals and inspires him even when he is at his lowest ebb in life.
Twicy (singing in the first narrative voice) also promises the woman that he will not mistreat her: “I no go do you yawa baby I always treat you right”. This line evokes the feeling of loyalty and a desire to give her security in the relationship. Women largely want to be treated with care, love and above all be given security. What seals the writer’s dedication is the promise not to “put you for corner.”
The chorus of the song opens the heart of the message. “All over me, my baby o”, illustrates how overwhelmed the writer is by his partner’s presence and affection. In literature and music for that matter, repetition doesn’t connote boredom. It lays emphasis. In this song the recurring “all over me” simply shows how engrossed the woman is in the man – a reason the writer wants to do everything to make her happy.
The second verse, opens up another interesting perspective of the woman Twicy or the writer is talking about. It highlights energy and buoyancy: “My baby no dey slow, when she dey for road, na speedi she dey speed dey go but she get control.” This clearly paints a picture of a woman who is lively, bold and adventurous. A lot of men like woman like of that nature; women who feel confident about themselves, yet are able to balance their assertiveness with love and respect.
Then comes the closing verse: “I’m so glad that I met you my baby… You gimme joy o girl you steal my heart o baby.” The writer could not close the song without doing a ‘vote of thanks’ or celebrating true love, happiness and fulfilment in the relationship. Love is a beautiful thing and if you are lucky to find that one that satisfies you, it is right you appreciate each other. That is exactly what is conveyed in All Over Me.
Video credit: The video for ‘All Over Me’ was shot and directed by Kojo Miles.
Rating: 8/10
Conclusion
‘All Over Me’ is a party song. It is a love song that can be the staple of any party.
The lyrics are very simple and catchy. Typical party songs don’t need to be verbose or complicated; and that is exactly the feeling this song evokes. Twicy and his producer got the memo right and nailed it.
About Twicy
Ernest Bright Acquah, known by his stage name Twicy, was born and raised in Agona Swedru, a town in the Central Region of Ghana. He has three siblings and is the third born. After completing Elmina Senior High School in 2013, his passion for music grew stronger. He began moving from studio to studio recording demo songs and also took part in a few reality shows in an effort to break into the music industry.
Twicy’s musical influences include a wide range of artistes such as Akon, Stonebwoy, P-Square, 2Face, Ofori Amponsah, Bob Marley and Sarkodie. In 2016, he met his team, Dailey’s Entertainment, where he went through a period of grooming.
In 2018, he released a song titled Hurry Up, which won Male Vocalist of the Year at the Central Music Awards in Ghana. The following year, after officially signing with Dailey’s Entertainment, he released his first professional music video for his single Gimme Love.
In 2020, he composed the song Hope, inspired by the difficult times the world was facing, with the aim of motivating and enlightening people during a chaotic period.
He has shared the stage with notable artistes including Patoranking, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale. He also collaborated with Patapaa, the hitmaker of One Corner, on a song titled Haters, which featured Wendy Shay.
In 2021, Twicy worked with Kurl Songx on the single Kinda Lady. He currently has a debut album titled Far Away.
