Music is a world within itself, it is a language we all
understand, no wonder Ludwig von Beethoven once said that "music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy."
In our present generation whenever words fail, music speaks for us. In view of
the aforementioned, Oluwalonibisi, the
one divinely armed with melodious nous. He has carved a niche for himself in music
and he is inspired to speak when words fails. Born Olubisi John Oguntade and notably known as Oluwalonibisi from Ayetoro, Yewa North local government in Ogun State. Olubisi, is the last child of his
family and a graduate of Town and Regional Planning from the prestigious
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. Most music lovers refer to him as Praise Machine, BackYardstudio caught up with him recently. Excerpt:
BYS: Why have
you chosen music?
Oluwalonibisi:
It's my belief that music is my calling. My passion. My way of getting the good
news across to the people. So, that's why I chose music. I will rather live my
passion than leave it to chances.
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| Oluwalonibisi |
Oluwalonibisi: I have a single titled 'Baba Alaanu mi'. It's a song of worship
to the merciful God.
BYS: Any collaborations
yet?
Oluwalonibisi:
I have a few. We worked on a peace song
for Testify with Vivian Stephen,
Okiki Jesu, Gbenga Oke, Abere Ijo, Ayan Jesu etc. I also worked with PsalmE. Also,
I featured in a song with Seyi Voice. Then with St. Michael, Shogzyma, Samkeyz
Olawale, etc.
BYS: Any album
yet?
Oluwalonibisi:
By His grace we have an album titled 'COME
TO ME'. The second one is in the pipeline though. We trust God for help and
grace for excellent finish. So, Watch out!
BYS: Do you
play any musical instrument?
Oluwalonibisi:
Ahhh. I tried learning the piano at a time, but now, I am working on my box
guitar and doing few things. Still learning though.
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| Olubisi Oguntade |
Oluwalonibisi:
That may be defined with time because leading praise/worship for sometime has
made me conversant with a few genre of music. So I do a few music style and tempo
including Fuji, Juju, R&B etc. I am even working on Reggae in my next
album. So the gist is, I am particular about the lyrics and the Spirit behind
the songs, not about the genre. As God gives the songs, we work on them and let
it flow. Again I'll say the genre may be specific as time goes on.
BYS: What is
the source of your inspiration?
Oluwalonibisi:
That is spelt out in Track 8 of my
debut album called 'My Source'. God
is my source. Holy Spirit is my inspiration. The word of God is my
illumination. I am nothing without Jesus!
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| Oluwalonibisi leading praise and worship in church. |
Oluwalonibisi:
Outside Nigeria, they are Don Moen, Israel Houghton, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk
Franklin. Cece Winans. In Nigeria, Nathaniel Bassey, Kenny Kore, Buchi.
BYS: If not
music, what would you love to do?
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BYS: Are you
signed on any record label?
Oluwalonibisi:
I am signed on my own label, Oak Music.
We are launching out a step at a time.
BYS: Okay, we
have a teaser for you, If you stand at a balcony and throw down a single key
and a stone, which one gets to the floor first?
Oluwalonibisi:
It's a logical question. Since I am throwing down a key "AND" a
stone. They get to the floor together because they are together in the first
instance. They are not separated.
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Oluwalonibisi:
They can reach me through my
Twitter: @oluwalonibc
Email: oluwalonibisi@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oluwalonibisiofficial
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/oluwalonibisi
They can also watch my videos on youtube "COME TO ME" and "JEHOVAH TOO MUCH''
For enquiries and bookings, please contact: +234 (0) 701
600 1148, +234 (0) 803 819 6007
BYS: Thank you
for sharing this moment with us
Oluwalonibisi:
You are welcome.
***Much thanks to DRECOMMUNICATIONS
and OAK MUSIC.
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