How do you write a feel-good song built on groove, catchy melodies and pleasure without losing touch? Arogunmaya Abiodun Olaolu flosses this easily on “Mood” by Jovi Cas (featuring Taleenbeatz and SniperTunz). With a slightly up-tempo production, the song is a smooth, atmospheric record released as part of Jovi Cas’s Transition EP that instantly gets listeners into the groove. As the title suggests, it simply aims to put you in the mood. Whether it’s a call for the dancefloor, intimacy or both, the answer is yours when the track starts to play.

When it comes to penning songs and potential hits that cut across genres, Arogunmaya Abiodun Olaolu has studied the game enough to understand it. As the connoisseur that he is, his ability to collaborate with artists and songwriters makes his penmanship stand out. And despite the features on “Mood”, it comes across as a cohesive collaborative effort rather than a disjointed collection of guest verses, given Abiodun’s contribution as a songwriter.

Over a hypnotic, percussive-inflated House music backing that relies heavily on log drums, electronic synths, and irresistible melodies, the songwriter crafts simple and playful lyricism that gives the singers the room to assert their vocals. The verses flow seamlessly into each other, maintaining a consistent mid-tempo vibe that matches the track’s theme.

Ushered in by dreamy vocals from Jovi Cas, the track immediately strikes with the hook, which also doubles as the first verse and pre-chorus. “I’m in the mood / I’m in the mood / get in the groove”. Here the songwriter paints a conversation between himself and the muse, beckoning her to be immersed in the music with him. The repetitive melody keeps the song going, while serving as a double entendre for steamy romance.

“money cha cha cha / o wo net / for this cha cha cha / connect”. The songwriter transitions into an irresistible chorus built on street lingo. It doesn’t offer any introspective message, other than calling to tap into the euphoria powered by money. Yet it loses you to a hypnotic groove.

“Ki lo fẹ tún fẹ ká ká sọ / Party no dey stop, all the mandem know”. The second verse effortlessly strikes in where the songwriter makes subtle boasts and hints at all-night party galore. Across this verse, the songwriter goes unfiltered, alternating with playful rhythmic lines between attraction from the ladies, steamy romance between the love interest and non-stop partying. Notably, the sensuality of the verse doesn’t fail to be matched by the lush vocals of the singer.

It follows through to the repetitive chorus as the artists solidify their chemistry with ad-libs and riffs. The chorus is definitely a standout given the catchiness and simplicity of the melody. The last verse is where the songwriter doubles down on braggadocio for the singer. From his serial hit-maker status, to asserting the long-standing career in the industry marked by reference of Football legend Messi, and lines from X Project’s 2010 hit “Lori Le”. After which the song ends on the choral motif that began the song.

Ultimately, “Mood” feels like an effortless yet ingenious contribution from Arogunmaya Abiodun Olaolu. The rhythmic framework over the hypnotic instrumentals proves that all that a song needs to easily penetrate your spirit is simplicity and relatability.