Making meaningful music
For some, this music thing is more than just slick rhymes and random beats, because for some this thing is a calling.
His last album came out two years ago and after a brief hiatus from the music scene Waka is back.
With soulful sounds as his selling point and a lead single that makes you look forward to the album, Waka may just become a truly dominant force in the industry if his melodic catalogue is anything to go by.
With an album titled Bigger than Myself slated for release at the end of this month, Waka maintains that this body of work represents a bigger idea and way of thinking. He mentioned that his lead single Going Home featuring Top Cheri is a taste of what to expect on the album. “All I can say is people should expect a good masterpiece. I took my time on the album and made sure it is a project that will be consumed by both young and old.
“My music is for everyone, it has been my style ever since I got into the industry to drop music that appeals to everyone regardless of age and other factors,” he said. With his fourth album, Waka aims to export his music out of the country. “I still do not have music videos which play on international music channels and that is one thing I want to accomplish with this album. It is about time my music crossed borders,” said Waka, adding that he also wants to get the recognition that he deserves in the country.
To achieve this, Waka told tjil that he is going to put more effort into marketing his music. His first step was shooting the music video for Going Home, a video he maintains has been received well by music fans in the country. “Going Home is a very special song to me. I am happy with the response we have been getting, it is clear it resonates with so many people and I believe the song will keep on growing,” he said. Waka said that he cannot wait to share the new music with his fans, stating that beyond being entertained, they are bound to learn more from the stories he narrates through the music. “I believe one of the reasons I am recognised is because of making impactful songs. On this album I am continuing with that trend, but I also made sure to include songs to listen to when you just want to chill and relax, which is why I said it is for everybody” said Waka.
On the roll-out plan, Waka announced that the first album launch will be held at Ongwediva with dates to be announced later this month on his social media platforms. He further shared that he will treat his fans to another single just before the album is released on Wednesday, 31 July. “I am currently shooting the music video for my next single from the album titled Skills. It is a hip-hop song and people should expect it to drop very soon,” he shared.
Waka also said, Bigger than Myself has exciting features from Dion from PDK, Exit, Tate Buti, TKB and Sunny Boy. In terms of production, Waka teamed up with S2, Sean Bleazy, Thommy and Sway. “I produced the album but I trusted S2 to produce the majority of the work on the album, a decision I am happy with. I also tried to get different sounds from different producers. I selected the right beats for the right features. The music is really sounding nice,” promised Waka.
The album will be available at Antonio's Art and Galaxy Printing shops in different towns across the country. He called on music lovers to support local music by purchasing original copies and do away with music piracy. “We are going to put it on various digital platforms too, but that will only be after the physical copies are out.
“I call on music fans to support local music by not just talking but proving it with actions. As musicians there is so much we can achieve with the backing and support of our people,” said Waka.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
With soulful sounds as his selling point and a lead single that makes you look forward to the album, Waka may just become a truly dominant force in the industry if his melodic catalogue is anything to go by.
With an album titled Bigger than Myself slated for release at the end of this month, Waka maintains that this body of work represents a bigger idea and way of thinking. He mentioned that his lead single Going Home featuring Top Cheri is a taste of what to expect on the album. “All I can say is people should expect a good masterpiece. I took my time on the album and made sure it is a project that will be consumed by both young and old.
“My music is for everyone, it has been my style ever since I got into the industry to drop music that appeals to everyone regardless of age and other factors,” he said. With his fourth album, Waka aims to export his music out of the country. “I still do not have music videos which play on international music channels and that is one thing I want to accomplish with this album. It is about time my music crossed borders,” said Waka, adding that he also wants to get the recognition that he deserves in the country.
To achieve this, Waka told tjil that he is going to put more effort into marketing his music. His first step was shooting the music video for Going Home, a video he maintains has been received well by music fans in the country. “Going Home is a very special song to me. I am happy with the response we have been getting, it is clear it resonates with so many people and I believe the song will keep on growing,” he said. Waka said that he cannot wait to share the new music with his fans, stating that beyond being entertained, they are bound to learn more from the stories he narrates through the music. “I believe one of the reasons I am recognised is because of making impactful songs. On this album I am continuing with that trend, but I also made sure to include songs to listen to when you just want to chill and relax, which is why I said it is for everybody” said Waka.
On the roll-out plan, Waka announced that the first album launch will be held at Ongwediva with dates to be announced later this month on his social media platforms. He further shared that he will treat his fans to another single just before the album is released on Wednesday, 31 July. “I am currently shooting the music video for my next single from the album titled Skills. It is a hip-hop song and people should expect it to drop very soon,” he shared.
Waka also said, Bigger than Myself has exciting features from Dion from PDK, Exit, Tate Buti, TKB and Sunny Boy. In terms of production, Waka teamed up with S2, Sean Bleazy, Thommy and Sway. “I produced the album but I trusted S2 to produce the majority of the work on the album, a decision I am happy with. I also tried to get different sounds from different producers. I selected the right beats for the right features. The music is really sounding nice,” promised Waka.
The album will be available at Antonio's Art and Galaxy Printing shops in different towns across the country. He called on music lovers to support local music by purchasing original copies and do away with music piracy. “We are going to put it on various digital platforms too, but that will only be after the physical copies are out.
“I call on music fans to support local music by not just talking but proving it with actions. As musicians there is so much we can achieve with the backing and support of our people,” said Waka.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
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