Nigerian promising artiste, Ibadin Expensive has revealed that his ability to create happiness through his songs give him joy.
The Auchi Polytechnic ND graduate made the revelation recently in a chat with the media. He also spoke elaborately why he ventured into the music industry, his kind of music and other sundry issues. Excerpts:
Can we meet you?
Yes, my name is Ibadin Expensive.
Tell us about yourself?
I attended Auchi polytechnic Auchi in Edo State, I studied computer Science and graduated with OND in 2016.
How was your early life like?
I grew up as an ordinary child and manage to go through school, it wasn’t easy but I had to survive.
How did you venture into the music industry?
Well, music for me started from school. I used to follow my friend to his studio sections to record and he started encouraging me to start making music with him and that was how it started. We actually made a couple of songs together back then but I never took it serious until 2018 when I went to visit another friend of mine OHB and he had a studio in his house and he told me I could come and record for free and that was it.
Are you with any record label at the moment?
I’m currently not in any record label but the journey has been great so far and I just hope for the best.
Are you considering joining any record label soon?
I’m just getting started and I only hope and pray for the best.
Tell us the experience and journey so far in the industry?
I have always knew the journey won’t be easy but like I said earlier the journey has been great and I only hope and pray for the best.
Is the government doing enough to encourage the upcoming artistes like you?
Well I think the government are doing their best and it all depends on us to work hard so we can achieve our goals.
Are you satisfied with the level of creativity in the industry?
Yes I am very satisfied with Nigeria music content and I believe with time our music will be everywhere.
Is the industry there yet?
Not yet but with time we’ll get there.
Which major artiste do you wish to work with in Nigeria?
I will say Wizkid, Davido, Burnaboy.
What of international level?
Internationally, I will prefer Drake, young thug and future.
You did not tell us your marital status?
I’m single.
How do you relax?
I spend most times with myself and sometimes with friends and family.
What kind of friends or opposite sex do you like to be with?
I will say different, simple and straightforward.
How would you best describe your kind of music?
I will describe my music as a unique sound a mixed of Afro fusion and Afro soul.
What is your unique selling point?
My vibes and flow.
Can you explain?
I just want it to develop and evolve in whatever direction it found.
Who amongst the top players in the music industry that inspired you?
Wizkid, Burnaboy, Popcaan and Drake. Fela, 2face, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Rihanna. They really inspire me each time I listen to their music, they are geniuses.
Tell us other artistes’ song that keep you more inspired aside your own music?
Diced pineapple by Rick Ross, Mirror by Lil Wayne, Blessings by Big Sean, Ambition by Wale, Blue notes by Meek Mill. Each time I listen to these songs it reminds me a lot about me.
Can we say you are born with music?
I have always been interested in music ever since I was very young.
What gives you joy about the kind of music you sing?
The ability to create something that doesn’t exist into existence for people to play it and enjoy it is a thing of joy for me. My music says a lot about me as a person, my experience, things going on around me, relationships, friends and so on.
Do you have any project you are working on presently?
I’m working on a project called Timeless but for now I will be dropping it until is done.
Any words for your fans out there?
I just want to say a big thank you to everyone supporting me out there and I promise never to let you down.