When Tiwa Savage released her highly anticipated 2025 album This One Is Personal, fans worldwide rushed to streaming platforms to feel every lyric, every beat, and every emotion.
At Taculia Records, we don’t just stop at surface-level reviews. We go deeper, because music is more than sound—it’s storytelling, culture, and life itself.
This track-by-track breakdown is designed to give fans the full story behind each song, how it fits into the overall album, and why this project is being hailed as Tiwa Savage’s most vulnerable work yet.
Why a Track-by-Track Review Matters
A full album review tells the bigger story, but song-by-song analysis shows how the artist builds that story step by step. For Tiwa Savage, every track on This One Is Personal represents a piece of her journey through love, heartbreak, faith, and resilience.
At Taculia Records, we believe this approach gives the music more power—because fans get to connect with the songs on a personal level.
Track 1: You4Me
The album opens with a nostalgic bang, sampling Tamia’s R&B classic So Into You. Tiwa fuses it with Afrobeat rhythms, creating a perfect balance of old-school familiarity and modern vibes.
Theme: Longing and desire.
Sound: Smooth blend of 90s R&B with Nigerian percussion.
Taculia Take: This was the right way to start—welcoming fans into an emotional space that feels both personal and global.
Track 2: On the Low (ft. Skepta)
Skepta’s presence instantly lifts this track into Afro-fusion royalty. The London-based rapper complements Tiwa’s vocals with gritty rap verses that balance her sweetness.
Theme: Love kept private from the world.
Sound: Upbeat, dancefloor-ready with UK grime influences.
Taculia Take: A future club anthem, showing Tiwa’s versatility and international reach.
Track 3: Addicted (ft. Taves)
This is already being called the heart of the album. Taves’ voice merges with Tiwa’s to create one of the most emotionally charged songs she’s ever recorded.
Theme: Love so powerful it feels like an addiction.
Sound: Soulful Afro-R&B ballad.
Taculia Take: A timeless track. If one song defines This One Is Personal, it’s Addicted.
Track 4: Faith (Interlude)
A short but powerful reflection, Faith shows Tiwa pausing from storytelling to give us a glimpse into her spiritual side.
Theme: Holding on to faith in tough times.
Sound: Minimal instrumentation, almost acapella.
Taculia Take: A reminder that this album isn’t just about music—it’s about Tiwa’s inner strength.
Track 5: One Day
This uplifting track inspires hope for better days, showing that heartbreak and struggle are never permanent.
Theme: Healing and resilience.
Sound: Mid-tempo Afrobeats with inspirational lyrics.
Taculia Take: Perfect anthem for anyone going through tough times.
Track 6: Dangerous Love Pt. II
Fans of Tiwa’s 2020 hit Dangerous Love will recognize the familiar melody—but this time it’s slower, deeper, and more painful.
Theme: Revisiting toxic love from a wiser perspective.
Sound: Softer tempo, emotional strings.
Taculia Take: Proof that Tiwa is not afraid to revisit her past and give us new lessons.
Track 7: Lagos Nights
This song is a full celebration of Lagos, the city that made Tiwa Savage who she is.
Theme: Party, nightlife, and the heartbeat of Africa.
Sound: Upbeat, percussion-heavy Afrobeats.
Taculia Take: Every Lagosian will feel seen in this song.
Track 8: Nobody Knows
A moving ballad about the struggles we all face silently, when the world thinks we’re okay.
Theme: Hidden pain and vulnerability.
Sound: Piano-driven, emotional vocals.
Taculia Take: A powerful reminder that even stars like Tiwa carry unseen burdens.
Track 9: Sweet Poison
The classic story of toxic love—something that feels good but destroys you inside.
Theme: Attraction to something dangerous.
Sound: Smooth Afro-R&B, almost seductive.
Taculia Take: Tiwa’s storytelling is strongest here—painting love as both sweet and poisonous.
Track 10: Stay With Me
A late-night emotional groove where Tiwa pleads for loyalty and consistency.
Theme: Love and commitment.
Sound: Mid-tempo Afro-soul.
Taculia Take: This track feels intimate, almost like a private diary entry.
Track 11: Money Can’t Buy
In a world obsessed with material success, Tiwa reminds us that the things that matter most—love, peace, family—can’t be bought.
Theme: Life’s true values.
Sound: Afropop with thoughtful lyrics.
Taculia Take: This is Tiwa at her most mature, delivering wisdom through melody.
Track 12: International Woman
An empowering anthem for women across Africa and beyond.
Theme: Female strength, independence, and pride.
Sound: Bold Afrobeats anthem.
Taculia Take: This one will be on playlists every International Women’s Day for years to come.
Track 13: Personal Confession (ft. James Fauntleroy)
One of the rawest, most vulnerable moments on the album, made even more powerful with Fauntleroy’s soulful vocals.
Theme: Opening up completely, no masks.
Sound: Emotional ballad with R&B influence.
Taculia Take: The song that best explains why this album is truly “personal.”
Track 14: Freedom
A liberation anthem that feels designed for live performances, where fans will sing along at the top of their lungs.
Theme: Breaking free from pain, expectations, and chains.
Sound: Uplifting, almost gospel-inspired Afrobeats.
Taculia Take: This track will outlive the album—it’s a movement.
Track 15: Forever Yours
The perfect closer. A soft, tender ballad that reassures fans of Tiwa’s romantic side.
Theme: Eternal love.
Sound: Slow, warm, and comforting.
Taculia Take: Ends the album on a hopeful, loving note.
Final Thoughts from Taculia Records
At Taculia Records, our breakdown of This One Is Personal proves that Tiwa Savage carefully crafted this album to be more than just music—it’s her story told in 15 parts.
From the upbeat celebrations of Lagos Nights to the tear-jerking vulnerability of Personal Confession, every song adds another piece to Tiwa’s personal diary.
And that’s why this album will stand the test of time.
