OlayemiMusic Got Extra Expressive with Making Angels Falling

By Adeayo Adebiyi

In Angels Falling, the collaboration between Kenny Blaize and producer-songwriter OlayemiMusic births a poignant fusion of Afrobeat and rap, where rhythm meets reflection. The track, released toward the end of 2023, opens with KennyBlaize’s vulnerable intro, carefully framed by OlayemiMusic’s deliberate decision to avoid overcrowding the sonic space.

The production feels intentional: from the clean layering to the spatial effects, every element serves to elevate KennyBlaize’s voice without drowning it. Particularly resounding is the moment Kenny utters, “I can see the angels falling” a line that would risk being missed if not for Olayemi’s subtle, cinematic sound cue and vocal echo, which together create a vivid audio-visual sensation.

It’s a production choice that feels both theatrical and sincere, lending the line the weight it deserves. These textures show OlayemiMusic as more than a beatmaker; he’s a co-storyteller.

What sets this song apart is the emotional balance it strikes. It manages to be both a tribute and a motivational anthem, without losing coherence. As Kenny Blaize reflects on loss honoring fallen stars like Da Bliss, Mohbad, and his late grandfather, Olayemi’s production reinforces those sentiments with an unspoken language of harmony and minor-key progressions.

The song doesn’t just express grief; it transitions into resilience, a difficult but crucial duality in storytelling. This is where Olayemi’s versatility shines. His role transcends instrumentation; he’s partly responsible for the emotional pacing, co-writing the song, contributing backup vocals on the chorus, and shaping the sonic atmosphere to match Kenny Blaiz’s message.

That level of synergy isn’t easily manufactured, it signals a producer who listens with intent and responds with craft.

Still, while Angels Falling delivers on many emotional and technical fronts, it’s not without shortcomings. The rap verses, though heartfelt with choice of words, lyrics, sometimes feel rhythmically disjointed in contrast to the smoother instrumentation in a bigger picture.

There are moments where Kenny Blaize’s lyrical flow lags behind or slightly ahead of the beat, creating a slight tension that disrupts the flow. This may have been a stylistic choice, as this has previously been observed in some of his other songs, a nod to rawness, but it comes off as unpolished in places, especially given how clean the production is elsewhere in the song. Another minor issue  is that the vocal layering, particularly in the chorus, feels what I will call “ too mixed” in a broader sense.

I will say its over-processed in certain parts. The echo effects, while powerful, occasionally verge on excessive, taking away from the clarity and emotional directness of the line “I can see the angels falling.” This may be intentional by OlayemiMusic to create a catchy vibe, but in the same light it may be seen as flaw.

Looking forward, a more balanced approach to vocal engineering could strengthen future collaborations.

OlayemiMusic has proven himself as a versatile producer with a strong sense of atmosphere, but slightly dialing back on effects when the lyric already carries weight might make those moments hit even harder.

Also, encouraging tighter synchronization in Kenny Blaize’s delivery of written songs, however, this may come off as controlling or trying to change artists style, but this is one essence of collaboration “to polish each other”, possibly through more studio takes or post-processing would ensure that the message is delivered with both clarity and precision.

Still, these are relatively minor critiques in the broader scope of what’s been accomplished here. Angels Falling isn’t just a song; it’s an emotion-laden narrative elevated by a producer who understands the power of subtlety and sonic empathy.