Not only is Risky Life II the next installment in Holy Ten’s musical journey, but it also signifies an important step in his artistic direction. Holy Ten, who is praised for his incisive lyrics and talent for telling complex tales through music, explores new creative territory with this album in terms of both theme and sound. The track listing and cover art point to an album that smoothly combines introspective thought with perceptive social commentary, demonstrating the rapper’s growth as a person and an artist.
His number one track, “Are You Really Leaving?” quickly establishes itself as a standout track. The intriguing album Risky Life 2 by Holy Ten explores themes of loss, including the loss of loved ones, reputation, financial security, and opportunities lost. These themes come together to create a desire to revisit the core of the artist’s journey, which is captured in Risky Life.
In “Risky Life II,” Holy Ten solidifies his position as a major figure in African hip-hop. His remarkable lyrical abilities are on full display in the album, along with his commitment to accurately and meticulously capturing Zimbabwean life.
