Apostle Q&A

Your name:

James Edem Udofia.

Where are you from?

Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.

Name of band:

Heaven Is Mine Entertainment.

Who is in your band?

Apostle and AIE.

How would you describe yourselves?

I’m lovely, fair in complexion, tall and a little bit slim, good looking. I’m irresistible and a lot more.

Who are your main influences musically?

Just me. I’m inspired through my own inspiration, but actually I listen to rap music like Lacre, Tubymag and the rest. I’m just me.

What do you hope to achieve in music?

My goal in the music industry is to preach the gospel, for the scripture says go into the world and preach the gospel, and I'm doing it through a musical way. I sing to inspire people and also bring them
closer to God. Through the message I put on in a musical form.

What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?

Actually, I promise to help those who are in need of help, and also I own a label so as to help those who have the talent of singing to prove to the world what God has given them. Also in every
career they must be a challenged. But with God, all things are possible.

And what’s the moment you want to forget?

Whenever I listen to one of my favourite tracks titled Jesus Loves Me, I remember that there is hope in life and all my pains and bother is being taken away. He died on the cross for my sins. I'm so proud to be a true son of God, Heaven is mine.

If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be?

www.gospelnaija.com/music/2383-jesus-loves-me
http://m.iroking.com/artist/1452/apostle-james
http://waptrick.com/download/Apostle-Ft-AIE/Jesus-Loves-Me/?type=FT&id=302538

Where can we find out more about your music?

www.facebook.com/apostleonline 

www.twitter.com/Apostleonline

www.ask.fm/Apostleonline

Sidibe's Metaphysical EP out now

LA singer-songwriter Sidibe has her EP Metaphysical out now.

Her music blends elements of house, RnB and pop and she says her voice has been described as "angel eggs hatching in her mouth", which - I guess - is a good thing.

She told RealSoundsOK: "At 18, I was signed to Universal Republic but left after two years when I realized there was so much more I needed to learn. 

"I spent the next couple of years getting my shit together, working with incredible talents and exposing myself to as much music as possible. I sojourned to Senegal twice so I could connect with my family there and explore my African roots. This amazing journey led to my debut EP."

That EP is available now on iTunes, Amazon, BandCamp and other usual suspects, but you can have a listen below via SoundCloud.

For more information on Sidibe, visit soundcloud.com/sidibemusic or sidibe.bandcamp.com

Music with a message from Kojo

AFRICAN musician Kojo 'Easy' Damptey has released his debut record Daylight Robbery, and hopes his message is heard by a wide audience.

Kojo spoke to RealSoundsOK about his background and how it affected the recording of his album.

He said: "As a musician, I paint pictures as an African from Ghana, a black man and an immigrant living in Canada. But I do hope Daylight Robbery speaks the souls and minds of people from all backgrounds.

"Most people would say it’s a political and conscious record. I would say it’s a soulful record that speaks to the many stories people face around the world. Stories of violence, race, injustice, hope and love. 

"In observing and living in a country such as Canada, you see how many a times people’s confidence are shaken and rights taken away. You see people of color being pushed around, never having a voice. People in these situations have lost their will, their thoughts and their imagination, hence the title of the record Daylight Robbery. 

"If we have been robbed of our will, our rights, our confidence, our history, our culture, and our identity you need to ask yourself: What are we going to do about it? How do we change this current system.

"Daylight Robbery speaks and engages with these issues, and asks you to engage too."

You can hear the record and download first single Chasing The Felon at kojoeasydamptey.bandcamp.com and for more information on the artist, visit www.easythepianoman.com