| 词条 | Moral Instruction | |||||||||||
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| name = Moral Instruction | type = studio | artist = Falz | cover = Falz - Moral Instruction album cover.jpg | alt = | released = {{Start date|2019|01|15}} | recorded = 2018 | genre = {{flatlist|
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}} | prev_title = 27 | prev_year = 2017 | misc = {{Singles | name = Moral Instruction | type = studio | single1 = Talk | single1date = January 12, 2019 }} }}Moral Instruction is the fourth studio album by Nigerian rapper Falz.[1] It was released on January 15, 2019 and serves as the follow-up to his third studio record, 27 (2017).[2] The album was recorded in Nigerian pidgin and samples musical recordings from Fela Kuti.[3] Its production was primarily handled by Sess, with additional production from TMXO, Willis, and Chillz.[1] Demmie Vee, Chillz and Sess were enlisted by Falz to appear as guest artists on the LP.[1] Moral Instruction addresses societal issues such as corrupt politicians, corruption, police brutality, prostitution, social injustice and internet fraud.[3] The release of the album was preceded by its lead single "Talk," a socio-conscious record that addresses critical events and advises that Nigerian youth be careful about greedy politicians.[4] The cover art for Moral Instruction was created by Nigerian artist Lemi Ghariokwu, a long-time Fela collaborator.[3] Background and musicFalz recorded Moral Instruction in 2018. He described the album as "a movement, a re-education, and a re-orientation". He also said, "it is us learning and unlearning some things - and very important things".[5] The album is considered to be an extension of the rapper's 2018 single "This Is Nigeria", a political and socio-cultural track that captured the attention of many with its blunt messages.[5] The album's listening party was held at the Landmark Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos.[5] Guests who attended the listening party were dressed in their school uniforms and were gifted stationery materials.[5] Moral Instruction opens with "Johnny", a song whose lyrics tackles Nigeria's insecurity and reckless killings.[13] In the song, Falz depicts a vivid story of a NYSC member who was shot in Abuja by a police officer in July 2018.[13] "Follow Follow" is a blend of Afrobeat and hip hop, interspersed with Fela's "Zombie"; it talks about one finding their identity amidst the distraction of social media and celebrity craze.[6][13] "Hypocrites" addresses the pretentious lifestyle of Nigerians, specifically religious leaders.[13] In "Talk", Falz addresses critical events and advises that Nigerian youth be careful about greedy politicians.[4] "Amen" is a critical appraisal of religion and the double standards that we often see.[7] In "Brother's Keeper", Falz explains the need for personal responsibility and how the problems of Nigeria are interconnected.[7] "Paper" launches a staunch attack on the culture of ritualism, internet fraud, and child marriage.[7] In "E No Finish", Falz speak against the greed of politicians and the causal link it has with the vices.[7] In "After All Said And Done", the rapper admits to his own imperfections.[13]Singles and other releases"Talk" was released as the album's lead single on January 12, 2019. It sheds light on greedy politicians, ineffective presidency, and Nigerian's penchant for conspicuous consumption.[3] Falz opens the record talking about the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)'s failure to appear in court several months after serving him a 7-day ultimatum to withdraw the video for "This Is Nigeria".[8] In "Talk", Falz spoke about the misappropriation of public funds by political leaders, and sheds light on pastors who purchase private jet while their congregation live in extreme poverty.[8] The music video for "Talk" was released on January 10, 2019. It begins with a young boy playing a video game with Falz as his character.[9] The game allows the boy to use the character he selected to either "Save Nigeria," "Relocate to Yankee" or "Join Gang".[9] He chooses the first option, sending Falz into the real world where the rapper tries to become a politician and judge.[9] On January 20, 2019, Falz released "The Curriculum", an eight-minute short film that highlights all the songs on the album.[10] The film stars Falz, Yung Willis, Kunle Oshodi-Glover Jr and Bolly Lomo; it also features cameo appearances from Olumide Oworu, Nancy Isime, Nkem Marchie and Jemima Osunde.[11] The introductory scenes show students treating each other badly, alluding to the fact that Nigerians don’t care enough about one another.[12] Subsequent scenes show armed students meeting at night and performing some sort of ritual.[12] Another scene depicts a morning assembly in which students are assembled to elect members of their student body and there are only two candidates; this particular scene is an attempt to portray the Nigerian political scene in which the ruling parties present candidates and the others are considered non-existent.[12] Critical reception{{Album ratings| align=right | rev1 = Medium | rev1Score = 8/10 | rev2 = Pulse Nigeria | rev2Score = {{rating|4|5}} | rev3 = Jaguda | rev3Score = {{rating|4|5}} }}Moral Instruction was met with positive reviews from music critics. Reviewing for Pulse Nigeria, Ehis Ohunyon describes the album as a "compact album that holds important conversations".[13] Ohunyon further stated that while the remaining tracks on the album are good, they failed to keep the spark and edge of the project's opening three tracks.[13] Music journalist Oris Aigbokhaevbolo stated that the album lacks introspection, but "does a much better job of political commentary than "This Is Nigeria".[6] Aigbokhaevbolo also stated that the album might be Falz's "best chance to outlive his corporeal self".[6] In a review for Nigerian Entertainment Today, Umar Sa'ad Hassan praised Falz's narrative skills and cognizant efforts to deliver positive messages, but ended up stating that the rapper tries too hard to exert himself on some Fela sounds.[14] Faithfulness Okom of Medium described Moral Instruction as a "conscious magnus opus by all standards" and further stated that it is a "game changing and culture redefining project that is lyrically consistent".[7] A writer for Jaguda praised Falz for blending Afrobeat and hip hop seamlessly, and further stated that the "message on the album was delivered without ambiguity".[15] Track listingCredits were adapted from the album's back cover. {{Track listing| headline = | extra_column = Producer(s) | title1 = Johnny | length1 = 2:44 | writer1 = Falz | extra1 = TMXO | title2 = Follow Follow | length2 = 2:35 | writer2 = Falz | extra2 = Sess | title3 = Hypocrite | note3 = featuring Demmie Vee | length3 = 3:41 | writer3 = {{flatlist|
| extra3 = Sess | title4 = Talk | length4 = 2:31 | writer4 = Falz | extra4 = Willis | title5 = Amen | length5 = 2:49 | writer5 = Falz | extra5 = Sess | title6 = Brother's Keeper | note6 = featuring Sess | length6 = 3:23 | writer6 = {{flatlist|
| extra6 = Sess | title7 = Paper | note7 = featuring Chillz | length7 = 2:52 | writer7 = {{flatlist|
| extra7 = Chillz | title8 = E No Finish | length8 = 3:04 | writer8 = Falz | extra8 = {{flatlist|
| title9 = After All Said And Done | length9 = 0:53 | writer9 = Falz | extra9 = {{flatlist|
| total_length = 24:36 }}Track notes
Release history
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web |last1=Ohunyon |first1=Ehis |title=Falz's Moral Instruction album is now officially out [Stream Here] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/falz-has-released-his-moral-instruction-album/1gwgxgb |publisher=Pulse Nigeria |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=15 January 2019}} 2. ^{{cite web |title=Falz to release fourth album Moral Instruction |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/falz-release-fourth-album-moral-instruction |publisher=Music in Africa |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=14 January 2019}} 3. ^{{cite web |author1=Orji Sunday |title=Falz: The Nigerian rapper rebelling through music |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/falz-nigerian-rapper-rebelling-music-190117055246033.html |publisher=Al Jazeera |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=17 January 2019}} 4. ^1 {{cite web |title=Singer Falz begins year with new single ‘Talk’ |url=https://punchng.com/singer-falz-begins-year-with-new-single-talk/ |publisher=Punch |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=11 January 2019}} 5. ^1 2 3 {{cite web |title=Nigeria: Falz Takes Nigerians to the Classroom With Moral Instruction |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201901180042.html |publisher=AllAfrica |accessdate=24 January 2019 |date=18 January 2019}} 6. ^1 2 {{cite web |last1=Aigbokhaevbolo |first1=Oris |title=Moral Instruction: Falz finds and falls short of Fela |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/moral-instruction-falz-finds-and-falls-short-fela |publisher=Music in Africa |accessdate=24 January 2019 |date=17 January 2019}} 7. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web |author1=Faithfulness Okom |title=Moral Instruction - Falz, Review by Faithfulness Okom |url=https://medium.com/@attorneyf14/moral-instruction-falz-review-by-faithfulness-okom-d31f1db05e4 |publisher=Medium |accessdate=24 January 2019 |date=15 January 2019}} 8. ^1 {{cite web |last1=Okpala |first1=Victor |title=Conscious and Vocal! Falz’s New Single ‘Talk’ Is A Bold Social Commentary |url=http://thenet.ng/conscious-vocal-falzs-new-single-talk-bold-social-commentary/ |publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=11 January 2019}} 9. ^1 2 {{cite web |last1=Durosomo |first1=Damola |title=Falz Is on a Mission to 'Save Nigeria' In the Music Video for 'Talk' |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/falz-talk-music-video-song-nigerian-elections-/ |publisher=Okay Africa |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=11 January 2019}} 10. ^{{cite web |author1=Adedamola Onabanjo |title=Falz Dramatizes ‘Moral Instruction’ Album With Short Film, ‘The Curriculum’ |url=http://culturecustodian.com/falz-the-curriculum/ |publisher=Culture Custodian |accessdate=25 January 2019}} 11. ^{{cite web |last1=Abubakar |first1=Murtala |author1= |title=WATCH: Falz packs all album songs into short film, ‘The Curriculum’ |url=https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/the-curriculum-falz-short-film/ |publisher=The Cable Lifestyle |accessdate=25 January 2019 |date=20 January 2019}} 12. ^1 2 {{cite web |last1=Njoku |first1=Chisom |title=Breakdown Of Falz “Curriculum” Video Highlighting Major Themes In “Moral Instruction” Album |url=https://guardian.ng/life/breakdown-of-falz-curriculum-video-highlighting-major-themes-in-moral-instruction-album/ |publisher=Guardian Nigeria |accessdate=25 January 2019 |date=21 January 2019}} 13. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite web |author1=Ehis Ohunyon |title=On 'Moral Instruction', Falz is angry, daring and hard-hitting as he delivers his most politically charged project yet |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/falzs-moral-instruction-album-review-his-most-politically-charged-project-yet/cx9sf2p |publisher=Pulse Nigeria |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=16 January 2019}} 14. ^{{cite web |author1=Umar Sa'ad Hassan |title=A Review Of “Moral Instruction”: The “Serious” Falz Needs Some More Work |url=http://thenet.ng/review-moral-instruction-serious-falz-needs-work/ |publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today |accessdate=24 January 2019 |date=17 January 2019}} 15. ^{{cite web |title=Album Review: On ‘Moral Instruction’ Falz Instructs Without Ambiguity |url=http://jaguda.com/music-reviews/album-review-on-moral-instruction-falz-instructs-without-ambiguity/ |publisher=Jaguda |accessdate=25 January 2019 |date=22 January 2019}} 16. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 {{cite web |last1=Tambini |first1=Kam |title=Listen to Falz' New Fela Kuti-Sampling Album 'Moral Instruction' |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/falz-moral-instruction-listen-stream-album-fela-kuti/ |publisher=Okay Africa |accessdate=23 January 2019 |date=15 January 2019}} External links
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