Work Hard And Smart, Says Nigerian Musician
John Ayodele Owoshuyi says musicians should improve and develop themselves.
John Ayodele Owoshuyi is a 34-year-old musician from Kogi State, Nigeria. The musician started his singing journey when he was in secondary school. He started with writing rap lyrics, he says.
The muso, who does not have a favourite musician, says creating music comes easy for him. That’s his strengths, he says.
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L. SOJINI (L.S): Can you tell us about yourself? Where you’re from and what kind of musician you are.
John Ayodele Owoshuyi (JAO): My name is John Ayodele Owoshuyi. I am 34-years-old. I am a Christian, and I'm single. I am from Okun land, a place in Kogi State, Nigeria. Also, I am a singer, songwriter, rapper, and instrumentalist.
L.S: How did you get into music?
JAO: I got into music after meeting a friend in my secondary school days. I never knew I had it in me to do music. My friend was a singer, and so I thought his songs needed some raps to it, so I started writing rap lyrics.
L.S: What do you think makes good music?
JAO: I think what makes good music is sweet melodies, good rhythm and flow, and thought-provoking lyrics. Also good delivery from the musician is key.
L.S: What are your strengths and weaknesses as a musician?
JAO: My strengths are my ability to produce beats in my head without difficulty. And a melody and rhythm comes to me naturally when I'm listening to a beat.
My weaknesses are that I seldom require or seek help from other musicians, though I know working with other people can help one's career (lol).
L.S: What are you currently working on?
JAO: I just released a single titled ‘Golden City’. It's a Christian song, and now I want to focus on dedicating my time to promoting it till it gets worldwide recognition.
L.S: How do you approach music? As in, what’s your philosophy when it comes to making music?
JAO: My philosophy to making music is that when writing a song, you have to feel it first and put yourself in the position of the would-be listeners. You're doing music not for yourself alone but for others too.
L.S: How do you promote your music?
JAO: I upload my songs to all online music platforms and share the links on all my social media accounts. I also pay money to bloggers and to radio stations to get more audience and air play.
L.S: Favourite musician? Why?
JAO: I don't have a favorite musician.
L.S: What’s your advice or message to fellow musicians?
JAO: My advice to fellow musicians is that: know who you are (your unique style). Improve and develop yourself. Work hard and work smart.
LS: Can you recommend one musician you’ve worked with that The Musician can interview next? You can share their Twitter handle.
JAO: I can't recommend anyone ’cause I've worked solo all the time except the guy who produced my latest single. He's not on Twitter though. His Instagram handle is @Jerrykeyz1.
L.S: Thank you for talking to The Musician. Remember this is your home. Whenever you have something new to share, hit us up anytime. You can even drop your links here.
JAO: Thank you very much for this opportunity of the interview. God bless you.
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