Masterkraft brings Ramoni into “Iwonikan,” and the cultural specificity of the title signals exactly where this record lives within the PS2 project.
“Iwonikan” means “I am the only one” in Yoruba – and the phrase carries that specific declarative energy that Nigerian street-pop handles best. It is not aggression.
It is the quiet confidence of someone who knows their worth without needing an argument around it. Masterkraft builds the whole record around that posture and Ramoni delivers it with the kind of conviction the title demands.
Ramoni is one of the newer names on the PS2 collaborator list – joining Nananii, Darkua, Tolibian, The Nweke Kids, Gvrden Boy, and DJ iRems across the 14-track project. But his placement on “Iwonikan” confirms Masterkraft’s curatorial instinct runs deeper than choosing recognisable names for feature slots.
Each collaborator on PS2 serves the specific record they appear on rather than simply lending visibility to the project. So Ramoni’s contribution here feels purposeful – a voice that suits this particular concept in ways a bigger name might not have.
The production gives the record its warm, mid-tempo Afropop foundation. Masterkraft keeps the arrangement uncluttered so Ramoni’s vocal performance can carry the emotional weight of the writing. Because a song this declarative needs a production that steps back and lets the statement land clearly. The beat serves the delivery throughout rather than competing with it.
For listeners building familiarity with the full PS2 project, “Iwonikan” sits as one of the album’s more understated but rewarding collaborative entries.
Stream “Iwonikan” off “Party Starter (PS2)” and tell us – does Ramoni deserve more recognition after this performance?
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