London-based producer Big O returns with a 15-track masterpiece, When It’s Not Said, But Done — a record that doesn’t need to announce its brilliance; it simply proves it. This is an album about transformation — not the loud, boastful kind, but the quiet, intentional evolution that happens when an artist decides to stop talking about change and start embodying it. Across its lush soundscapes and cinematic moments, Big O lets his music speak with clarity, emotion, and purpose.
The journey begins with “From The Ashes (Rebirth),” a delicate and reflective opener that instantly sets the tone for a deeply personal and introspective ride. The follow-up, “M!dnyght Ryde,” drifts into nostalgic 90s grooves — mellow, smooth, and hypnotic, like a late-night drive through dimly lit streets. Every track feels like a chapter in Big O’s story of reinvention — What’s In This World invites reflection, Sounds of Broken Pieces toys with gritty, industrial textures, and Still Standing glows with triumphant horns and soulful energy that pulse like a heartbeat of resilience.
By the time we reach “A Better (Me),” with its soulful sax lines courtesy of IB Delight, it’s clear Big O has crafted more than an album — he’s created a soundscape for self-discovery. Tracks like “Walking Into Next Week” (featuring Jeronimo G on xylophone) and the serene Relaxing My Emotions — blending Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B — showcase his versatility and composure as a producer who knows when to push and when to breathe.
With “When It’s Not Said, But Done”, Big O doesn’t just deliver beats — he delivers emotion, texture, and a quiet but powerful statement: growth doesn’t always need words.
‘When It’s Not Said, But Done’ is a cinematic, soul-soothing journey — proof that true artistry speaks louder in sound than in speech.
