Mozatti, the Nigerian-born Australian-based singer, songwriter, and performer, burst onto the music scene in 2019. Mozatti was born in Ibadan and grew up between there, Nnewi and Nigeria’s center of entertainment, Lagos State. In this review, we will delve into three of his singles, with a particular focus on “Balenciaga,” released in 2020, “Puna” featuring Iyanya, and “Fendi & Zara” and explore the emotions, storytelling, and musical prowess that Mozatti brings to the table.
The song “Balenciaga” by Mozatti released in 2020 is a testament to his ability to express deep emotions through his music. He paints an image of a long-term love that has been with him for many years, as he confesses in the song and makes promises. The acoustic guitar used as the background adds an intimacy that brings out the honesty behind Mozatti’s words. In addition, all over the song, he looks back on their moments together with his longtime lover creating a strong and nostalgic ambiance. Therefore, a mixture of outstanding voices from Mozatti with acoustic soundscape in “Balenciaga” serves as an emotional journey through the artist’s amorous affection.
Puna is a musical love story between Mozatti and Nigerian singer Iyanya wherein they take listeners to an intimate yet sensual level of romance. By doing so, Mozatti maintains passion without losing sight of romance throughout the track. In particular, the catchy verse sung by Iyanya adds another layer of musical depth to it hence proving how well-aligned these two artists are when it comes to singing together. It is through exploring this sensuality while still maintaining an underlying romantic tone that Mozatti demonstrates his capabilities as a songwriter who can delve into various themes of love and romance but still maintain his essence as a singer, songwriter, and performer.
Mozatti takes a different narrative approach in “Fendi & Zara,” featuring Amara, where he talks about his past experiences. The song is like an interesting storytelling session and Mozatti’s fans are given a sneak peek into his past life. The chorus, delivered with Mozatti’s voice texture, adds a layer of catchiness to the song. This dynamic vocals and interplay with Amara further heightened the listening experience. He can tell a story of his past that will hold an audience spellbound; this is true for Mozatti when he’s narrating “Fendi & Zara”. Beyond just being a record about his relationship with women, “Fendi & Zara” points out his purpose for sharing real stories through music-making.
Mozatti’s musical journey is one of emotion, sensuality, and storytelling. He has shown himself to be an artist who can tell so many stories while still staying true to his voice through the singles “Balenciaga”, “Puna” ft Iyanya and “Fendi & Zara” featuring Amara. At each stage, there is something that makes Mozatti’s artistic identity more prominent for every song in this trilogy leaving the listeners longing to see more and develop as an artist he happens to be in the music industry.
