Music Nigerian Music

Bella Shmurda – Appraisal

Bella Shmurda – Appraisal

Bella Shmurda – Appraisal

Bella Shmurda – Appraisal MP3 Audio Download

Bella Shmurda opened Sanity with Appraisal, he set the whole tone. Appraisal is track one of the 16-track Sanity album released October 3, 2025 under Dangbana Republik. It’s not an intro skit. It’s a full reflection, like Bella sitting down to judge his own journey.

The song is Bella looking back at his wins, losses, and growth. He sings “I hype myself cos I have tried” over folk drums and soulful melodies. It’s gratitude mixed with self-respect. He evaluates the struggle from Ojo streets to stages, the people he lost, the lessons he learned, and the man he’s become. Appraisal is his way of saying he’s earned his flowers while he’s still here. It’s deep but not sad — reflective with pride.

The beat is mellow and organic. Folk drums, soft bass, and warm guitar give it a roots feel. Wizard Chan joins to add texture, making it feel like a conversation between two survivors. Bella’s delivery is calm and confident. No shouting, no flexing. Just truth. When he talks about trying and winning, you believe him because he sounds like someone who’s been through it. The 1:49 runtime makes it short, but every second counts.

Fans connected with Appraisal because we all need moments to check ourselves. Students, hustlers, creatives — they heard it and felt seen. The line “I hype myself cos I have tried” became a caption for graduation posts, business milestones, and quiet personal wins. Critics called it the best opener on Sanity and one of Bella’s most honest moments.

Appraisal is the foundation of Sanity. Before the love songs, club bangers, and Fuji fusion, Bella starts with self-awareness. You can’t stay sane if you don’t know what you’ve survived. Afro-fusion as self-reflection. It tells you this album isn’t just about vibes. It’s about growth.

About

Mr Zack

Mr Zack here. Founder of Bigxmotion.

Accra raised me. Motion drives me.

I don't do boring. Bigxmotion is for brands, creators, and people who want their work to HIT different. We design, we animate, we make noise — the right kind.

You bring the vision. I'll bring the motion.

Leave a Comment