Why I don’t sing conventional songs —Musician, Bez
By Joan Omionawele
Popular Musician, Bez Idakula is set to release his second album, Gbayi Child next month in Lagos.
To this effect, he held a private album listening session last week at the Fuse Lounge Victoria Island Lagos.
According to the musician, this was done to let friends and the media sample the new project.
The listening showcase was attended by a host of stars and media personalities including Seyi Shay, Falz, Olisah Adibua, Audu Maikori, Toke Makinwa, Timi Dakolo, Kunbi Oyelese, Tito Idakula, Kaylah Oniwo, Makida Moka, OC Ukeje, Ozzy Agu, Lala Akindoju and many more.
Produced by Cobhams Asuquo, the ‘Gbagyi Child’ album features diverse sounds with different origins and stories, which Bez narrated, revealing that the creation of the album began two years ago, and ended just a week ago.
Featured tracks on the project include ‘Hold You Down’, ‘If to say’, ‘You Suppose Know’, ‘There’s a fire’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Eternity’ and a host of others.
While some of the songs were made by infusing the traditional drum sounds obtained in Bez’s village in Nassarawa, he also worked with Beyonce’s percussionist Marcie Chapa on others.
When asked why he didn’t include any typical Nigerian song, Bez said “I was tempted to play danceable songs, because it’s a difficult market, but we also have our market, but I want to tour internationally and not in clubs, it’s harder but I’m doing well. You have to be brave to do this kind of music. I need an international audience.”
The Glo ambassador however treated guests to a fine blend of traditional sounds, a breath taking feature with Simi, and rock music specially engineered to be enjoyed at international musical festivals. He engaged the guests in a question and answer session, offering insight to the intricacies of making his genre of music.
To this effect, he held a private album listening session last week at the Fuse Lounge Victoria Island Lagos.
According to the musician, this was done to let friends and the media sample the new project.
The listening showcase was attended by a host of stars and media personalities including Seyi Shay, Falz, Olisah Adibua, Audu Maikori, Toke Makinwa, Timi Dakolo, Kunbi Oyelese, Tito Idakula, Kaylah Oniwo, Makida Moka, OC Ukeje, Ozzy Agu, Lala Akindoju and many more.
Produced by Cobhams Asuquo, the ‘Gbagyi Child’ album features diverse sounds with different origins and stories, which Bez narrated, revealing that the creation of the album began two years ago, and ended just a week ago.
Featured tracks on the project include ‘Hold You Down’, ‘If to say’, ‘You Suppose Know’, ‘There’s a fire’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Eternity’ and a host of others.
While some of the songs were made by infusing the traditional drum sounds obtained in Bez’s village in Nassarawa, he also worked with Beyonce’s percussionist Marcie Chapa on others.
When asked why he didn’t include any typical Nigerian song, Bez said “I was tempted to play danceable songs, because it’s a difficult market, but we also have our market, but I want to tour internationally and not in clubs, it’s harder but I’m doing well. You have to be brave to do this kind of music. I need an international audience.”
The Glo ambassador however treated guests to a fine blend of traditional sounds, a breath taking feature with Simi, and rock music specially engineered to be enjoyed at international musical festivals. He engaged the guests in a question and answer session, offering insight to the intricacies of making his genre of music.
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