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Thursday, 30 June 2016
Entertainment:The most important thing to do to boomerang as a Nigerian Artist.
Hello Music Lovers,,
The music industry is booming faster than it has ever done in recent times. There has been an influx of young people exploring their talents significantly. But a lot of them seem to forget one very important thing which is the ability to be distinct simply put ''Being Unique''. Everyone seems to be going according to the beats and so it fades with time. I have noticed without reasonable doubt that most Nigerian songs last barely 3 months because of the lack of substance.
One very Important question you should ask yourself Before threading into music Artistry is How long do I want my songs to last the minds of Nigerians and the world. Enough with all this Alujo beats we get to hear from Nigerian Musicians. Alujo beats doesn't take anyone farther than it has taken people who practice it. Look at Fela, Nice, Asa, 2face, Olamide... I could mention more but there's something really unique about their songs which would make it relevant 7.5 years from now. How relevant is your song. It should embedded in the cultural consciousness of the people and not based on ''irrelevant issues; like women, parties, and vulgar stuff.
What about picking up themes from Your cultural background. Build it up around myths,and legends tell stories that would immortalize your culture...Really, there are important things to sing about than what we have to hear today. If you got to sing about women all the time, You may get to make the money but what about ''What you are known for''. You could also Build on issues from the political happenings and make Nigerians really relate to it. Am not trying to tell you stuff to sing about but ''YOU GOT TO MAKE SENSE WITH YOUR MUSIC''.
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I find this post very accurate and of good substance. Well said Minka!
ReplyDeleteThanks Imj...I hope You get to visit more often
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