Though the title of Lil’ Nathan Williams’ 9th CD could be interpreted as chest-thumping braggadocio, it’s really more about self-understanding before portraying yourself to others. Many of his dubbed “hype” originals are honest testaments to his well-deserved success in a highly competitive scene. He questions those who discount his achievements (“Get Yo’ Money Up”) and vows to stay on course (“On My Grind”) while riding out life’s ups and downs (“Can You Handle It”).

“Zydeco Man” has all the trappings of a hook-laden, radio-ready single while mature audiences will likely appreciate the silky “Bangin’” and the guilty pleasures of “We Shouldn’t Be Doin’ It.”

Five tracks come from interesting, perhaps overlooked sources such as the jaunty “Objection Overruled” by reggae star Gregory Isaacs and the electro-funky “She’s a Bad Mamma Jamma” from ’80s soulster Carl Carlton. Williams gives John Delafose’s “Broken Hearted” a beefier workout than the original.

As expected, the musicianship is top notch throughout. Williams is fluid on both the triple row and single row accordions while the arrangements are densely layered with background vocals, rhythms and a soft ambience of keys swirling around accordion lines. While Williams penned 11 of these 16 tracks, amazingly, younger teenage brother Naylan produced and arranged every original, suggesting that another Williams talent is waiting in the wings and ready to fly when the time is right.