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Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine hits like a storm: loud, confident, and impossible to ignore. The Nigerian rapper and songwriter from Abuja, known for fusing drill, grime, and Afrobeats, returns with his ninth project: a bold declaration of who he is and where he stands. 

Across 23 tracks, this project moves with purpose; the sound is raw yet intentional, every verse charged with conviction. From the opening title track, Odumodublvck sounds like a man done being underestimated, his flow sharp and unrelenting. The production matches his fire: layered, dynamic, and built to amplify his energy. “Grooving” featuring Davido and Seun Kuti bursts with joyful confidence, while “Unaware” with Pa Salieu lands heavier, exposing the harsh truths of the industry.

What makes Industry Machine even more powerful is its honesty. Odumodublvck doesn’t sugarcoat anything, he lays bare his triumphs, frustrations, and the relentless grind behind them. On “Baby Reindeer,” he softens, revealing a more introspective side, while “Banza Boy” pulls back to the streets, pulsing with hunger and defiance. You can feel both pride and pain in his delivery, that delicate balance of vulnerability and bravado giving the album its pulse.

Indeed, Industry Machine is more than an album, it’s Odumodublvck’s story in motion. A fearless expression of identity, ambition, and resilience, it captures a pivotal moment in African hip-hop’s evolution and reminds listeners that greatness often rises from grit.

Standout Tracks: “Big Time”, “Tiffany”, “Hallelujah”

Rating: 8.7/10

- Joy Nkirote