Interview with Feyisayo Anjorin

What got you into music, and if you had not gotten into music what would you be doing today?

I fell in love with music in my pre-teen years and the love persisted. Various stages of my life have their peculiar soundtracks. I soaked in on all the lyrics and the worldview presented by the songs I heard in the early years of my life, so like the storytelling part of my life the songwriting part blossomed, and I enjoyed the ride to where I am now. If not music I probably would be an actor.

What do you like to do when you are not playing music and how does that influence your creativity?

When I’m not playing music I’m reading a book, to be honest I think I love reading more than I love playing music. I think the reading helped in shaping my art in terms of writing lyrics.

How long have you been making music?

From my teenage years, I was always involved with teen choirs around me.

Where are you based and how did that influence your music?

I’m based in Akure, Nigeria; it gives a kind of ancient and modern vibe. It’s not as cosmopolitan like Lagos, it is closer to the heart of the Yoruba culture and the influence of Yoruba mythology is quite dominant. It’s a very quiet town, hence it is easier for me to hear the sounds of the spirits.

Tell me about your most memorable shows, if you haven’t played live what is your vision for a live show?

I played a series of shows in a friend’s studio in Akure; he was generous to give me the space free of charge, but it was filled up, and that was the first time I had people who knew my songs as a solo artiste. I have been a member of a boy band, Xtremes, but for a solo artiste, having that emotional connection with your sound and lyrics; it touches in the heart.

What is your favorite venue to play at, and do you have any places you want to play that you have not already?

The Dome, in Akure, is my favourite, if I’m opportune to play at the O2 Arena, in London, I will be stoked.

If you could play any show with any lineup, who would be on the ticket?

Ruby Amanfu, Jessica Oyelowo, Gaise Baba, and Simon Webbe.

What is some advice that you would give to someone who is just getting into making music and some advice that you would give to your younger self?

Just enjoy the process, focus on creating songs that touch the heart instead of being obsessed with fame; don’t try to be like someone else, since your life and your story is peculiar.

Of your songs which one means the most to you and why?

“There’s Somebody Here” is my personal favourite. I’m fascinated by hypocrisy, which is a very human thing; hypocrisy is a reason why I find it hard to take things at face value. There’s Somebody Here is about Judas Iscariot, he was one of Jesus’ closest friends, but he was not interested in all that clean life Jesus was preaching.

Which songs are your favorite to play and which get requested the most?

“Stand”, is always a favourite to play because of the reggae vibe, and then “Blessed With The Best”, and “There’s Somebody Here”. In terms of request, “Blessed With The Best” is the most requested.

What is your creative process, and what inspires you to write your music?

My creative process is quite like the wind, it is different with each song. Sounds just play in my head and I record them, then I call my friend who is a producer, and we get to work.

Do you have messages that you like to get across in your music? if so please tell me about them.

God is great, life is good, be confident, hold on, I’m victorious….

Do you have any new singles, videos, or albums out that you would like to tell me and your fans about?

My latest single, After The Cross, is available on all digital streaming platforms. I’ve got music videos coming up, I recorded 6 music videos in December and I’m still waiting for the post-production to be completed. But for now, music videos of “Stand”, “Blessed With The Best”, and the lyric video of “There’s Somebody Here” are on YouTube.

What are your plans for the future, and do you have anything that you want to spotlight that is coming up?

I’m going to direct a movie, and I’m going to act in one. Just watch out, and I’ve recorded new songs coming up later this year.

How can your fans best keep up to date with you, any socials you want people to check out?

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