We caught up with one of
the HipHop acts making waves at the Lagos State University (LASU) and in this
interview with Ololade Fadipe, he speaks on his journey so far into the
Nigerian music industry and his plans to establish himself in the highly competitive
Nigerian music industry plus his plans for the future.
Can you tell us about
yourself?
My
name is Layeni Lawunmi James. I am 21years old.
A 300 level, Mass Communication, Broadcast department student at the
Lagos State University. I am the second child from a family of four.
What inspires you?
Well
let me say the people around me because they have always been supportive and
they keep giving me good vibes and they inspire my music too.
What kind of music are
you into?
I
am into rap and I believe with time I am going to move into other genres of
music.
How many rap songs have
you done so far?
Personally,
I have two songs and I have featured in four songs apart from mine, "Sound
It Loud" and "Incase" are the titles of my own personal song.
"Roger That" and "Cosa Cypher" are the ones I featured on.
The Cosa Cypher had to do with Mass Communication as a whole and had other
rappers like Ninquss, Cole, Clint, Black Weeza, Larrysung, e.t.c.
How do you joggle your
music career with studies?
I
try as much as I can to balance the two. I don’t allow them to conflict because
my academics come first and I’m working very hard to come out in flying colours
as well as establish my music career too.
Who is your role model
in the music industry, international or local?
As
my name implies "Ola Smallz", I got the Smallz from the Notorious
BIG’s "Biggy Smalls". His songs greatly inspire me.
Where do you see
yourself in the nearest future?
I
see myself being better than I am right now as there are lots of projects
waiting to be done.
Who do you give credit
to for your raps as at now?
Let
me say God first. He’s been good to me and then my elder brother because he is
like my critique. He tells me if what I am doing is worth it or not and if it
is not, he instructs me to do it again.
Have you ever performed
in any social events in LASU?
Yes
I have. I performed twice last semester at School of Communication fresher
orientation and an after party for students of School of Communication. Outside
LASU, I have performed at different parties and street jamz.
Do you have any advice
to give to other upcoming rappers like you?
Yes,
they should always keep on working hard and never give up. It may seem hard now
but nobody knows tomorrow. Prayer, Hardwork and Motivation are the major keys.
God
bless us all, Amen.
By Ololade Fadipe
Intern at ACADA Magazine
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