Piper – This World
“This World” is a soulful and uplifting Afrobeat track by uprising singer and songwriter, Othman Tao, popularly known as Piper. The song focuses on themes of resilience, ambition, and faith.
“This World” is performed in a mix of English and Sierra Leonean Krio language, supported by layered harmonies whose production is driven by a rhythmic acoustic guitar riff and a steady electronic beat.
Piper reflects on personal hardships, including dropping out of college to provide for his daughter, expressing a firm resolve to become a superstar and rise above poverty. He also reflects on people who doubted him or claimed he was gifted but then watched him struggle without offering help.
A passionate performance telling a personal story of struggle and the determination to succeed despite the odds. Throughout the song, he attributes his strength and future success to God’s power. “This World” is produced by Wilbert and mixed and mastered by Master Oral.
