'Review of "Crown of Clay" by Vector X MI and Pheelz the Producer'
Written By Nsikak Ekikor . "Crown of Clay" is a catchy synthesis of a song, narrative and poetic oeuvre which reaffirms the dignity, identity and supremacy of the black race. On its sub-thematic bearing, the song explores the breach of gender dichotomies in contemporary African societies. On a wider analysis, the smash joint draws its content from two outstanding sources. In the first instance, the literary assertions of the first Generation poets of Negritude cannon of Leopold Sedar Senghor and David Diop influence the Pan-African undertone of the song. Secondly, the song shares similar philosophical bearing with KvngKila and Mr. Hood's hardcore jam " The Chant ", a song which shows the artistes' lyrical predilections and dexterous penmanship yet exploring the duo's (KiLa and Mr. Hood's) glorification of Africa and its underlying beauties. "Crown of Clay" is a mid-tempo rap collaboration which spins through an impressive duration of fo...