Get Layd

Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria praised the EP as a strong showcase of his remarkable songwriting, blending "Fireboy's creative penmanship with Wizkid's vibes." Highlighting tracks like "You" and "Bad Influence," Alake described the EP as "a beautiful introduction to yet another momentous talent in the Nigerian change of guard" and rated it 7.5 out of 10.^[3] Emmanuel Esomnofu of NotJustOk praised the EP as a showcase of Omah Lay's intricate songwriting, "a pen many artists should tap into," and his ability to blend narratives of love, tension, and lifestyle. Highlighting tracks like "Bad Influence" and "Ye Ye Ye," Esomnofu described the EP as proof of Omah Lay's unique potential in Afro Pop and noted its double entendre as both an artistic statement and a soundtrack for intimate moments.^[4]

Olalekan Okeremilekun of tooXclusive highlighted Get Layd as a youthful and exciting body of work that showcases Omah Lay's vocal prowess and unique style, blending Afrobeat, highlife, R&B, and reggae influences. Describing it as "cocky, confident, and sexy," the review highlighted tracks like "Damn" for its vivid imagery and "Bad Influence" for its Drake-like mellow vibe, while noting Omah Lay's potential to grow beyond his comfort zone.^[5] Dami Ajayi of The Lagos Review praised Get Layd as a promising debut that explores love and intimacy through Omah Lay's unique Afrobeats style, blending dreamy and melancholic elements. Describing the EP as "a big foot forward," Ajayi highlighted "Bad Influence" for its confessional tone and "Ye Ye Ye" for its primal appeal, noting Omah Lay's potential as a multi-talented artist who writes, produces, and mixes his own music.^[6]