Making a mark on the scene in such a short space of time has been light work for Shaybo, who has proven on bangers such as “Anger” and “Dobale” to have as much lyrical oomph and authority as her rapping male counterparts. Seeking balance in her repertoire, Queen Of The South—her debut project and mission statement—exhibits a softer side that levels her tough exterior. While she remains consistent in offering up fun tunes with a drill, dancehall and Afrobeats slant—such as the bossed-up “Broke Boyz” with US rapper DreamDoll, and “Friendly” featuring WSTRN’s Haile—Shaybo also opens up on the trauma of relationship abuse on “My Sister” and the fear of failure on “Mud”, all of which adds to her allure as an all-encompassing MC. —Yemi Abiad
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