The Paper Boi himself, Erigga, is back with Pour The World Spit, proving once again why he is considered the “Voice of the Streets.” Erigga has never been one for sugar-coated lyrics, and this new single is a masterclass in social commentary, laced with his trademark Warri wit and pidgin proverbs. He uses the song to spit the truth about the current state of society, from the struggles of the common man to the hypocrisies of the elite.
The production is classic Erigga, a dark, brooding hip-hop beat that allows his storytelling to take center stage. There is a raw, unpolished feel to the track that mirrors the gritty reality of the stories he tells. It’s not a song meant for club dancing, it’s a song meant for listening, reflecting, and perhaps nodding in sombre agreement as he breaks down the complexities of survival in the modern world.
Lyrically, Erigga is as sharp as ever. He addresses themes of betrayal, the pressure of making it, and the often-ignored mental toll of the hustle. The title, Pour The World Spit, suggests a purging of thoughts, an honest outpouring of everything he has observed while watching the world from the sidelines. His metaphors are dense and require multiple listens to fully unpack, which has always been the appeal for his dedicated fanbase.
Erigga remains a unique figure in the Nigerian music industry, an artist who has managed to achieve massive success without ever compromising his dialect or his message. Pour The World Spit is another solid entry in his discography, reinforcing his position as a storyteller who isn’t afraid to hold up a mirror to the world, even if the reflection is uncomfortable.
Listen to Pour The World here.
