Klĭtôrĭs

Klĭtôrĭs was recorded between 2015 and 2016. The album's original cover art was designed by Georgi Georgiev of Moonring Art Design.^[7] It features the eerie picture of a half-naked lady, a beast with large antlers, and a rotting bird.^[8] An edited version of the artwork was done by Duks after iTunes refused to put up the original artwork.^[9] In an interview with Nigerian Entertainment Today, Brymo said the album's title means key in the Greek language and that the album is an expression of love and the uncertainty of it.^[9] He said, "the album is the key to a certain door I have knocked on for years; and yes it was meant to be sensual, there ought to be two sides to the coin".^[9]

The album's lead single, "Happy Memories", was released on April 25, 2016.^[10] The second single, "Something Good is Happening", was released on June 20, 2016, along with its music video.^[11] Directed by Uche Chukwu, the video depicts the daily lifestyle of the average Nigerian.^[12] Each scene in the video tells a story of an individual's approach to life, both young and old.^[11] Brymo premiered the music video for the album's third single, "Alajọ Ṣomolu", on September 4, 2016. It was directed by Chukwu and showcases Brymo's portrayal of the popular Ṣomolu-based thrift collector.^[13] The video is set in a coffee shop at the Jazz Hole and shows jazz records by Miles Davis.^[14]

The album's fourth single, "Billion Naira Dream", was released on January 10, 2017, along with its music video. Co-directed by cinematographers Dare and Chukwu, the video reveals an intimate side of the singer.^[15]

"Naked", the album's opener, consists of a consortium of instruments such as the shekere, iya ilu, and marimba; the record talks about the kind of consuming love that burns and leaves nothing behind.^[16][17] The patriotic track "Dem Dey Go" is an allegory for Nigeria's current fragile state.^[18][19] In an interview with This Day newspaper, Brymo said the song is about fixing the problems of the country and that its lyrics make reference to Nigeria's three major tribes.^[18] In "Happy Memories", Brymo recalls a man lost in the vastness of love's simple pleasures.^[20] The Afrobeat dance-fest "Alajọ Ṣomolu" is a nod to the famed thrift collectors of old Shomolu market.^[16] The folksy track "Ko Ṣ'aya Mi" features a chant-like chorus and timed interludes that is reminiscent of spoken word.^[17]

In "Let's Make Love", Brymo reflects on his greed and sins.^[21] Michael Kolawole described the song as "a moment of reflection disguised as lovemaking" and likened it to "Naked". Moreover, Kolawole said both songs are "moments of clarity, self-consciousness and discovery for Brymo".^[21] In "Mirage", listeners are left to comprehend things on their own.^[16] The electro-house record "The Way the Cookie Crumbles" explores sonic experimentation and is reminiscent of semi-pop records from the 1980s and 1990s.^[19]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Pulse Nigeria	[19]
TooXclusive	[22]

Klĭtôrĭs received positive critical acclaim from music critics. In a review for Pulse Nigeria, Joey Akan described the album as a "formula that has yielded dividends with each new application" and acknowledged Brymo for exploring the theme of love.^[19] Ade Tayo of Simply African Music said the album "makes the art of storytelling king" and described it as being very "cultural, multi-faceted and assorted".^[17] In a review for the website Music in Africa, music journalist Oris Aigbokhaevbolo wrote that although the album isn't quite as excellent as Tabula Rasa, it is a "much happier album than its predecessor".^[20]

Tope Delano of TooXclusive praised the album's storytelling technique and artful arrangement, saying it is "no doubt a reaffirmation that he is king of soul and even better, a grown man, lover and best friend".^[22] Reviewing for 360nobs, Wilfred Okichie characterized the album as a "damn fine record" and said its "mixing, composition and finish is indeed second to none".^[16] Udochukwu Ikwuagwu of Legit.ng stated that Klĭtôrĭs "shows a melancholic Brymo and his sad thoughts, he chirps in some optimism in-between the sheets".^[23]