HIS Hypeman Stract, Procyse, and AnonomousRay released an 11-track album titled Look on the Son, which includes a feature from Joshua Penn. One track that especially stood out to me was “Bomaye,” the tenth song on the album.

“Bomaye” (or “Boma ye”) comes from Lingala, a language spoken in the Congo, and literally means “kill him” or “finish him.” The phrase became famous during the 1974 boxing match in Kinshasa between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, when the crowd chanted “Ali, bomaye!” to urge Ali to defeat his opponent. The word can be used in a symbolic way to mean winning decisively, overcoming opposition, or finishing strong which makes sense with what these brothers were saying.

The song opens with Stract singing the hook, and he immediately launches into his verse. From the very beginning, his delivery stands out and grabs your attention. Having followed Stract’s music over the years from the beginning, what’s most impressive is not only his strong delivery and sharp, punchy lyrics, but also his longevity, something that is unmatched in our scene. Stract presents the Lord as both judge and gracious, while clearly emphasizing the urgency for the sinner to repent.

The second verse comes from Procyse. He opens with references that I believe is connected to the Muhammad Ali and George Foreman imagery. He calls out the frauds who bark, which I took to mean those who live in open defiance of God. You can tell Procyse was eager to deliver his sixteen. His verse comes out with urgency, as if he couldn’t hold it back, firing off sharp, direct, and on-point lyrics.

Lastly, AnonomousRay steps in. His deep tone and the force behind his opening lines immediately draws you in as he addresses those who lack faith in the Lord. He delivers his verse with a serious, focused presence and carefully crafted lyrics that clearly describe the sinner in their condition. In simple but powerful terms, he points out their lack of fear before the God who sits on the throne. The closing lines are especially strong, he finishes the track in a way that truly seals the song as a classic.

I listened to the entire album and was impressed by the quality and the time that clearly went into it. It’s available on all major platforms and is definitely worth adding to your library.