Tiwa Savage has unfurled her most intimate album yet with This One Is Personal. The 15-track album serves as a follow-up to her 2020 album, Celia. Amid a whirlwind of African music releases—Burna Boy’s genre-defining No Sign of Weakness and ODUMODUBLVCK’s surprise drop, Tiwa Savage’s latest offering carves a space of raw vulnerability within the music space. Out now, this album is a sonic diary that demands your attention.
The anticipation for This One Is Personal simmered with artistry, kicked off by Tiwa’s August 1 Instagram reveal, a striking image of her perched atop a kaleidoscope of mattresses, boombox in hand. Recorded over two years across Nashville, Malibu, and Lagos, the album’s rollout teased lead singles You4Me and On A Low featuring Skepta, earning raves for their R&B-infused soul.
Spanning a lush 42 minutes, This One Is Personal weaves Afrobeats, soulful R&B, and Afro-fusion into a cohesive narrative. The 15 tracks feature sparse yet impactful collaborations, Skepta on the brooding On A Low, taves on the sultry Addicted, and James Fauntleroy on the poignant Change. Highlights like the piano-driven I’m Done and the biting You’re Not the First (You’re Just the Worst) showcase Savage’s vocal prowess, each note a brushstroke of her personal saga. Executive produced by Tiwa, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, and Mystro, the album’s global production reflects a sound both intimate and expansive.
This One Is Personal is a triumph of authenticity. Yet, the scarcity of features might temper its commercial fire, a sentiment echoed by some social media voices craving more. The album’s soulful resonance suggests chart potential, though its introspective lean may divide opinions. The true test lies ahead with its promised visuals.
Available now on DSPs, This One Is Personal is Tiwa Savage’s boldest confession. Whether it etches her legacy deeper or sparks debate, this album beckons you to feel its pulse. Listen to it, savour its layers, and tell us, does Tiwa Savage redefine personal with this one? The conversation ignites today.
