9: Èsan
9: Èsan, also known simply as Èsan (Yoruba: Revenge), is the eighth studio album by Nigerian singer Brymo. It was released on September 9, 2021, along with 9: Harmattan & Winter. The album represents a change from the sarcasm and denial of Libel, and the hedonistic viewpoint of Yellow. It comprises 9 tracks and was produced and mastered by Mikky Me Joses. Recorded entirely in the Yoruba language, the album is a mixture of alternative rock, afro-soul,sentimental ballad, and Yoruba folk music. Thematically, it deals with masculinity, exuberance, self-adulation, narcissism, and promiscuity. The album was nominated for Best Alternative Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2022. Background Brymo released Èsan on September 9, 2021, along with his ninth studio album Harmattan & Winter. The album comprises 9 tracks and was produced and mastered entirely by Brymo's frequent collaborator Mikky Me Joses. It represents a change from the sarcasm and denial of Libel, and the hedonistic viewpoint of Yellow. Brymo dedicated the album to his significant other and described it as an ode to every woman, man, sigma, and order. He also said the record pays homage to karma and to the seasons. Recorded entirely in the Yoruba