Asake’s M$NEY: A Loud, Luxury-Laced Statement on Success and Survival
Amen — Words as Power, Faith as Fuel
Amen leans into a more spiritual and reflective space on M$NEY, built around the idea that speech itself carries weight. Asake anchors the track on the belief that what you say can shape what you attract — so he leans into affirmations, declarations, and faith.
The message is simple but intentional: speak what you want into existence, and trust in a higher power to make it real. There’s a strong sense of gratitude and belief running through it, with Asake positioning success not just as hustle, but also as something tied to grace and divine timing.
It’s one of the more grounded moments on the album, where ambition meets spirituality, and the message is clear — if you profess it, believe it, and stay aligned, it can come.
Wa — Desire in Full Melody
Wa shifts the album into a softer, more affectionate lane, as Asake leans into romance with ease. It’s a love-centered record where he praises a woman with warmth and sincerity, letting the melody carry most of the emotion.
The production is smooth and richly layered, giving the track a gentle bounce that blends perfectly with his delivery. Asake sounds relaxed and expressive here, riding the beat with a natural flow that makes the affection feel effortless rather than forced.
It’s one of those songs where everything clicks — melody, rhythm, and vocal delivery — creating a sweet, replayable moment on M$NEY that shows his softer, more romantic side without losing his signature style.
MCBH — Money Can’t Buy Happiness
MCBH shifts M$NEY into a more introspective lane, with Asake unpacking the idea that wealth alone isn’t the final destination. The title itself spells it out — Money Can’t Buy Happiness — and the message is delivered with clarity and intention.
Over a mellow but engaging backdrop, he reflects on the importance of freedom, peace of mind, and choosing joy in a world that often equates success with material gain. There’s no rejection of money here — instead, he acknowledges it as valuable, but not enough on its own.
At its core, MCBH feels like a reminder to step back, breathe, and live consciously. Happiness, Asake suggests, is something built from within, not something purchased.
WHY LOVE — A Question at the Heart of Emotion
WHY LOVE arrives as the album’s pre-released standout, already carrying familiarity before you even press play. Built on a catchy, emotionally charged foundation, the track blends Asake’s melodic instincts with a more vulnerable, questioning tone around relationships.
Here, he leans into the uncertainty of love — the push and pull, the emotional confusion, and the desire to understand what it really means when feelings get complicated. It’s less about celebration and more about reflection, but still delivered with his signature bounce and rhythmic ease.
The production is polished and infectious, designed to stick instantly, while Asake balances melody and emotion in a way that makes the record both replayable and relatable. As a single, it fits perfectly into M$NEY, bridging the album’s themes of success, emotion, and personal grounding.
FORGIVENESS — Emotional Clarity and Reflection
FORGIVENESS steps into the album with a more emotional weight, centering on themes of regret, healing, and letting go. It’s Asake at his most reflective, using melody and restraint to carry a message that feels personal and grounded.
There’s a sense of vulnerability running through the track as he touches on the need to forgive — both others and oneself — in order to move forward. Rather than leaning on hype or intensity, he lets the emotion breathe, supported by a smooth, soulful production that gives the record its depth.
It connects because of its honesty — a reminder that even in a project driven by ambition and success, emotional clarity still matters.
Asambe (feat. Kabza De Small) — Pure Amapiano Motion
Asambe pushes M$NEY deeper into continental collaboration, linking Asake with Amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small. The result is a rhythmic, percussive record built for movement — a pure dancefloor moment that leans into groove over complexity.
Kabza De Small lays a signature Amapiano foundation, with rolling log drums and layered textures that immediately set a hypnotic pace. Over it, Asake adapts effortlessly, switching into a more chant-driven, rhythmic delivery that rides the beat instead of fighting it.
The chemistry here is rooted in energy rather than contrast. Both artists meet in the middle of repetition, rhythm, and vibe, creating a track that feels less like a crossover experiment and more like a natural exchange between two dominant African sounds.
Asambe is pure motion — built to move crowds, clubs, and anything in between.
Skilful — A Confident Closing Statement
Skilful closes out M$NEY with a calm but assured energy, wrapping the album in a tone of mastery and self-belief. After the highs, emotions, and cross-continental moments, this final track feels like a quiet confirmation of everything Asake has built so far.
The production is smooth and controlled, giving him space to reflect without losing momentum. Lyrically and sonically, he leans into confidence — not loud or forced, but steady, like someone fully aware of their craft and position.
As a closer, Skilful doesn’t try to outshine the rest of the album. Instead, it ties everything together, ending the project on a note of composure, control, and artistic maturity.
Final Thoughts — M$NEY as an Era, Not Just an Album
With M$NEY, Asake doesn’t just deliver another project — he expands his world. The album moves between celebration, reflection, romance, spirituality, and global collaboration, but still stays rooted in the core identity that made him stand out in the first place: rhythm, chant-driven melodies, and that unmistakable fújì-influenced energy.
What stands out most is balance. He doesn’t abandon his street-born sound for international appeal; instead, he stretches it. From introspective records like FORGIVENESS and MCBH to high-energy collaborations like Asambe and BADMAN GANGSTA, the album constantly shifts without losing direction.
At its heart, M$NEY feels like a statement of arrival and awareness. Asake is no longer just chasing success — he’s navigating what it means to live inside it, questioning it, enjoying it, and redefining it on his own terms.
It’s not a reinvention. It’s expansion — and a clear reminder that his sound is still evolving, but firmly in control.
Ratings
Delivery: 1.9/2
Lyricism: 1.8/2
Relatability: 1.9/2
Mixing and Production: 1.9/2
Replay Value: 1.9/2
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Asake M$NEY Album Review – Reviewed & Written by Peace Umanah
