Charly Black, is a real one. A proud Country (Trelawny) Resident, that has always repped where he is from, to the fullest.
Talk A Di Town.
This song is motivational and gritty. As Charly Black allows the listener to walk straight into the door of his world and get a firsthand look of what it feels like to Charly Black.
That is, one of the most talented and succesful artists in Dancehall history that has never gotten the support or respect his achievements deserve. Given Charly’s love for Country Living and reluctance to campaign, network or do significant promo in other parishes or parts of Jamaica.
The song is a battle cry and vindication of the talented who are nevertheless, able to thereby prosper. Despite the negativity of naysayers.
What stands out about this track is Charly Black’s flow. His lyrical belligerence, that also shows Charly’s bravery and Warrior Spirit, are also on full display.
In Talk A Di Town, Charly Black permits himself to talk his ish. As he is a man that literally has never stopped travelling the world based off of the global hits he has on his resumé.
Badda Dan Me.
Follows neatly on from Talk A Di Town.
The theme of this song is the same as the one before as Charly Black proceeds to sing about his greatness. However, the production and therefore feel, of this song is different as Talk A Di Town has a more Hip Hop rhythm whilst Badda Dan Me has a more funky, lighter, vibe.
Badda Dan Me is also more suited to the party and club scene.
Good Times
Is a lighthearted song as fhe title suggests. A little over 2 minutes. The song is quick, upbeat experience that features some Fusion Vibes that are clearly from outside Jamaica. This song is the type of song you can happily partake in alcohol to.
Numero Uno.
Here, Charly ventures into his first Gyal Tune of the album. In this song, his love interest is Number One or Numero Uno. The vibes of the song are Latino Pop Fusion. The main theme of the song is that there are plenty women who would like to be with Charly Black. However, only the apple of Charly Black’s eye can do that because she is number one.
So Good.
If there is a song on Charly Black’s Good Times Album that needs a remix, it’s probably this one.
The title is So Good, but the connection between the hook of the song and song title, needs tightening. Arguably the words so good, need more repetition and definitely more emphasis, to justify their use as the title.
Moreover, by now, the lack of Dancehall Rhythms on the album is starting to become obvious. However, this is obviously a question of personal preference. Some likely see no problem however, arguably the album would benefit from having more Dancehall Beats.
Bad Attitude
Charly Black gives us another upbeat Gyal Tune. As the Beats Per Minute on this tune kicks up, it feels like the tune immediately escorts the listener to a brand new place.
A “naughty” place, where sex, pleasure and intimacy lives. Using his artistry, Charly paints a picture where all caution is thrown to the wind, as unbridled, passionate sex takes place.
CB also lets his pen loose, as his lyricism flows and shines through on this tune effortlessly.
Center Of Attraction.
Is a Gyal Tune, with Charly Black’s love interest being the center of attraction.
It feels like something is missing from the production of this song. The song begins fine enough, Charly Black begins the song and plays his part like the experienced Dancehall Veteran that he is.
However, as the songs goes from opening verse to hook, it feels like something is missing from the production during this transition. There is nothing wrong with the song necessarily. If the tune comes on, there is zero need to skip over it.
However, the main thing is it feels like something is missing. Like the song is missing something that would allow it to reach its full potential. More specifically, there is nothing catchy about this song. Neither the rhythm or the melody is sufficiently catchy enough to force the listener to take note and get addicted to this tune although Charly Black does do his part on this track.
Like Glu
Is perhaps the purest love song on the album. Denyque and Charly Black depict a relationship that has its downs and ups. However, those ups are the reason why the two are stuck together like glue.
Whether they are stuck like Glue because no one better has come along or because their main needs are met, is unknown. One thing that is certain though is that the song makes for a realistic and relatable love song. The song ends with Denyque talking her ish, because after all, ah she have the glue. Oh the games, we human beings play – loooool.
Toxicity.
If you live and date in the Caribbean, chances are that you know one or two things about toxicity loooooool!!!!!
Toxicity features Charly Black and Valiant. That is a whole lot of Dancehall Greatness to feature one track! However, if there is room for improvement with this song it’s making the song title make sense with the song itself.
Other than that, the tune is a top tier sex song that grown adults can copulate to.
Both artists clearly understood the assigment here and a music video could make this tune do a lot of numbers. However it is a shame the looseness between the song title and the song’s hook exists. This little flaw could keep the song back from being more catchy.
Dolly House
Has to be a Top Five song from Charly Black’s Good Times Album.
The Afrobeats Artist that Charly Black collaborates with here clearly understood the assignment. Without robbing the Afrobeats artist of his credit. It is fair to say that the artist’s vocals are reminiscent of WizKid. The very King Of Afrobeats himself.
Moreover, when Charly Black gets his turn at bat, as is expected, he only hits sixes!!!!!!
Not Charly Black hitting us with some unexpected Afrobeats sweetness!!!!!!
Party In Colombia.
Only a thoroughly successful Dancehall Artist like Charly Black could make such a song! As mentioned in Charly Black’s recent interview on The Fix JA. Charly Black has had his fair amount of exposure to the Columbian Market and by extension, Party Life.
On this track Charly Black features a local Columbian Artist as they collaborate on a great party but also Gyal tune. Given Charly Black’s penetration of the Columbian market. As well as the traction the local Columbian artist may bring to the table. A video for this song may well be a no brainer.
Mamacita.
This song does an absolutely amazing job of capturing the vibes and essence of Latin Music. The production of this track oozes Latin Music as the brass and string instruments do their thing!!!!!!
Ironically, their is a dancehall beat pattern consistently pounding through this tune too!!
Ballerina
Might be the most Dancehall song on the album. The main overarching question from having listened to Charly Black’s Good Times album is whether it should have had more Dancehall beats on it?
Nevertheless, Charly Black shows off his creativity here as Dancehall and Ballerina are two words rarely included in the same sentence.
Notwithstanding, on second thoughts, Dancehall women are known for their flexibility!!! So CB’s song concept does actually make a lot of sense!!!!
Furthermore, the flow and tempo of this tune is such that the listener is able to imagine a Ballerina dancing along gracefully as this song plays.
In conclusion, the one main flaw of this album is that it should have more Dancehall Riddims on it. Asides from that, there are no flaws to speak of. The only other slight area for improvement is that sometimes the connection between the hook and the song title could be tighter. Lastly, our top five tunes from the album might be: 1) Mamacita 2) Dolly House 3) Ballerina 4) Like Glue 5) Badder Dan Me.
Feel free to comment what your top five is from Charly Black’s Good Times Album?!!!!
Finally, feel free to read our Album Review of Lila Iké’s Debut Album: Treasure Self Love, here.
