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Tuesay 5th January 10
Best wishes for the year 2010!
The year 2009 saw the release of Siji's stunning debut video as well as a long anticipated return to his childhood home in Lagos, Nigeria. His promotional campaign for the continent is about to get underway after a hectic and fun filled holiday. He will be looking to release new audio and video material for the new year as well as embark on a much anticipated promotional tour of the African continent.
Monday 30th Novemberber 09
Siji is about to embark on a long overdue trip to see the motherland. Kindly visit his Blog Page for updates on his visit to the continent and other interesting stories.
Wednesday 21st October 09
The new video for Siji's much requested song 'Morenike' is currently in post production. Details to follow shortly.
Thursday 6th August 09
Siji has just signed a worldwide music publishing admin deal with District 6 Music.
Sunday 28th June 09
The new video continues to gather momentum and is now being shown on a number of networks globally including; BETJ & VH1 Soul (USA), MTV Base & Channel O (South Africa), VMC & Music On TV (Japan). More to follow.
Monday 11th May 09
We're gearing up for the next single release ("Eniyan Dudu") on IVY Records, as well as culling ideas for yet another video. Stay tuned.
Thursday 2nd April 09
Siji's "Yearning For Home" Video premiere's on BETJ's Soul Sessions as from next week.
Wednesday 11th March 09
Below is a mini documnentary showing the making of my long awaited and forthcoming music video for "Yearning For Home"
Friday 6th March 09
Today marks the official release date for 'ADESIJI' in Japan, courtesy of P-Vine Records.
Monday 26th January 09
We've just completed the shooting of my debut music video for 'Yearning For Home'. The video, directed by yours truly, was shot on the spectacular Red One Camera by Scott Beardslee. We were able to capture quite a number of magical and memorable performances by the cast and crew with spectacular results.
A roomfull of my kinsmen was bound to generate a substantial amount of heat as you'd get to see. We'll be editing the footage shortly and shall also be posting up a 'Making of' mini documentary in the coming weeks.
Wednesday 7th January 09
Happy New Year everyone! May the new year bring us all much love, peace and good will. Expect to hear some new and exciting musical projects from me in the coming months.
Preparations are already underway for my debut video shoot which would take place sometime this month out here in New York.
Tuesday 23rd December 08
I'd like to take this oportunity to wish every one a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance. Looking back, I can happily state that 2008 has been a wonderful and fulfilling one for me and I'd like to thank each and everyone of you who helped to make it thus.
Tuesday 16th December 08
ADESIJI is now available for downloading on Itunes. and a few other digital portals including, Amazon, Wax Poetics, Traxsource and Napster.
Wednesday 10th December 08
More and more comments and praises on the new album have been appearing on the worldwide blogosphere. Here's yet another one from the connoiseur's at Okayplayer titled 'There's no snow in Lagos'.
Wednesday 3rd December 08
Spanish webzine Black Sound History gave a splendid review on ADESIJI a few weeks back and have just published an in depth interview they conducted with me. Check it out here.
Wednesday 19th November 08
More reviews on the new album have been popping up on newstands. The latest issue of Clam Magazine ran me through a series of insightful questions. Check it out here.
Thursday 7th November 08
Change has indeed come upon us and rightly so. Funny how It’s taken the blundering and plundering of a misguided bunch of power drunk, morons to bring about the long overdue yet often forsaken selection of an Africa American to have a go at leading the nation. The repercussions of this historical event would be felt globally and particularly back home in Africa for generations to come. It sure won’t be an easy task and I figure we all have a role to play in this. We’ve called upon Barack Hussein Obama to lead us and we owe as much to him as he in turn does to us. My kinsmen, It’s time to buckle up, settle in and grind on. We’ve now lost a major excuse to call upon for our shortcomings.
Wednesday 29th October 08
We're on the cusp of change, or are we? I mean really, come next week the looming threat of a solid and dark recession would probably not abate if you ask me. To think of it, I believe we're in one already. I graduated right in the throes of a downturn back in England many moons ago, and that experience wasn't pretty.
Either way, I implore you all to get out and cast your lot with whomsoever ye choose, knowing full well you'd have to live with the outcome for decades to come. Our African prince in my opinion would help to induce some form of positive change in the psyche of the many young rebels I see out my window and down the block all too often. I wish I could cast my vote, but being an outsider here in Babylon, I'm not afforded the opportunity to do so at this time.
Change means growth and real growth in turn requires some form of change. Go out 'n vote!!!
Wednesday 8th October 08
first and foremost, I'd love to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who've thus far shown your support and expressed kind words of admiration on the new album. The response and gratitude has been overwhelming and somewhat surprising I must say. Seems like I did strike a chord or two with you afterall.
A few of you might have encountered a glitch or two with the digital store, but I guess the server just wasn't quite prepared for the sheer volume of orders that came through. Y'all damn near broke the thing! Thankfully, the issue has now been dealt with. The album should appear on Itunes, Amazon as well as all the other digital downloading sites in a few weeks.
I'll be officially launching the album with a live show of strength on Thursday, 16th October at SOB's New York. The release show has been timed to coincide with the celebration of legendary Afro Beat pioneer, Fela Kuti's birthday (October 15th). DJ Rich Medina would be spinning like only he can after the live show. So I anticipate it'll be a magical and special way to celebrate and showcase all things Naija. I would also having a number musical guests perform alongside me on the night, some of whom helped record the album. Come one and all!!
Tuesday 30th September 08
My latest offering, 'ADESIJI' is now exclusively available for purchase in digital download format from the music store. All downloads have been bounced at a bit rate of 320 kbps for your optimum listening pleasure.
'ADESIJI', shall be made widely available on all digital outlets (Itunes, Rhaphsody, Amazon etc) in the coming weeks. Physical copies of the album on 12" Vinyl and CD shall also be available for purchase towards the end of October. Kindly lookout for updates on the record, remixes and news on my forthcoming promo tour.
The making of my sophomore album project has taken me on quite a ride as a few of you might well be aware and I count myself among the fortunate few who have been able to document the fateful journey through life in song. Many thanks for your continued support and I'm looking forward to showcasing the work live, at a city near you shortly. In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy the trip, "Irinajo l'awa n'ile aiye o, Irinajo l'awa"
Wednesday 24th September 08
Reviews on the forthcoming album have been appearing online and a few songs have also showed up on a number of key tastemaker playlists. Gabriel Rich of Soul Interviews, has just posted up a glowing review on the album. Be sure to check it out.
My digital music catalog is currently being consolidated. For this, I've chosen to partner up with either IODA or CD Baby to have my entire music catalog available for digital downloading. In the meantime, you may purchase songs invividually or as complete albums right here on the site. Downloads will feature exclusives & unreleased material of much higher download quality than any of the other aggregators (Itunes included) currently offer. Your support and patronage would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday 11th September 08
Friday 5th September 08
Monday 18th August 08
Best wishes for the year 2010!
The year 2009 saw the release of Siji's stunning debut video as well as a long anticipated return to his childhood home in Lagos, Nigeria. His promotional campaign for the continent is about to get underway after a hectic and fun filled holiday. He will be looking to release new audio and video material for the new year as well as embark on a much anticipated promotional tour of the African continent.
Monday 30th Novemberber 09
Siji is about to embark on a long overdue trip to see the motherland. Kindly visit his Blog Page for updates on his visit to the continent and other interesting stories.
Wednesday 21st October 09
The new video for Siji's much requested song 'Morenike' is currently in post production. Details to follow shortly.
Thursday 6th August 09
Siji has just signed a worldwide music publishing admin deal with District 6 Music.
Sunday 28th June 09
The new video continues to gather momentum and is now being shown on a number of networks globally including; BETJ & VH1 Soul (USA), MTV Base & Channel O (South Africa), VMC & Music On TV (Japan). More to follow.
Monday 11th May 09
We're gearing up for the next single release ("Eniyan Dudu") on IVY Records, as well as culling ideas for yet another video. Stay tuned.
Thursday 2nd April 09
Siji's "Yearning For Home" Video premiere's on BETJ's Soul Sessions as from next week.
Wednesday 11th March 09
Below is a mini documnentary showing the making of my long awaited and forthcoming music video for "Yearning For Home"
Friday 6th March 09
Today marks the official release date for 'ADESIJI' in Japan, courtesy of P-Vine Records.
Monday 26th January 09
We've just completed the shooting of my debut music video for 'Yearning For Home'. The video, directed by yours truly, was shot on the spectacular Red One Camera by Scott Beardslee. We were able to capture quite a number of magical and memorable performances by the cast and crew with spectacular results.
A roomfull of my kinsmen was bound to generate a substantial amount of heat as you'd get to see. We'll be editing the footage shortly and shall also be posting up a 'Making of' mini documentary in the coming weeks.
Wednesday 7th January 09
Happy New Year everyone! May the new year bring us all much love, peace and good will. Expect to hear some new and exciting musical projects from me in the coming months.
Preparations are already underway for my debut video shoot which would take place sometime this month out here in New York.
Tuesday 23rd December 08
I'd like to take this oportunity to wish every one a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance. Looking back, I can happily state that 2008 has been a wonderful and fulfilling one for me and I'd like to thank each and everyone of you who helped to make it thus.
Tuesday 16th December 08
ADESIJI is now available for downloading on Itunes. and a few other digital portals including, Amazon, Wax Poetics, Traxsource and Napster.
Wednesday 10th December 08
More and more comments and praises on the new album have been appearing on the worldwide blogosphere. Here's yet another one from the connoiseur's at Okayplayer titled 'There's no snow in Lagos'.
Wednesday 3rd December 08
Spanish webzine Black Sound History gave a splendid review on ADESIJI a few weeks back and have just published an in depth interview they conducted with me. Check it out here.
Wednesday 19th November 08
More reviews on the new album have been popping up on newstands. The latest issue of Clam Magazine ran me through a series of insightful questions. Check it out here.
Thursday 7th November 08
Change has indeed come upon us and rightly so. Funny how It’s taken the blundering and plundering of a misguided bunch of power drunk, morons to bring about the long overdue yet often forsaken selection of an Africa American to have a go at leading the nation. The repercussions of this historical event would be felt globally and particularly back home in Africa for generations to come. It sure won’t be an easy task and I figure we all have a role to play in this. We’ve called upon Barack Hussein Obama to lead us and we owe as much to him as he in turn does to us. My kinsmen, It’s time to buckle up, settle in and grind on. We’ve now lost a major excuse to call upon for our shortcomings.
Wednesday 29th October 08
We're on the cusp of change, or are we? I mean really, come next week the looming threat of a solid and dark recession would probably not abate if you ask me. To think of it, I believe we're in one already. I graduated right in the throes of a downturn back in England many moons ago, and that experience wasn't pretty.
Either way, I implore you all to get out and cast your lot with whomsoever ye choose, knowing full well you'd have to live with the outcome for decades to come. Our African prince in my opinion would help to induce some form of positive change in the psyche of the many young rebels I see out my window and down the block all too often. I wish I could cast my vote, but being an outsider here in Babylon, I'm not afforded the opportunity to do so at this time.
Change means growth and real growth in turn requires some form of change. Go out 'n vote!!!
Wednesday 8th October 08
first and foremost, I'd love to express my sincere gratitude to all of you who've thus far shown your support and expressed kind words of admiration on the new album. The response and gratitude has been overwhelming and somewhat surprising I must say. Seems like I did strike a chord or two with you afterall.
A few of you might have encountered a glitch or two with the digital store, but I guess the server just wasn't quite prepared for the sheer volume of orders that came through. Y'all damn near broke the thing! Thankfully, the issue has now been dealt with. The album should appear on Itunes, Amazon as well as all the other digital downloading sites in a few weeks.
I'll be officially launching the album with a live show of strength on Thursday, 16th October at SOB's New York. The release show has been timed to coincide with the celebration of legendary Afro Beat pioneer, Fela Kuti's birthday (October 15th). DJ Rich Medina would be spinning like only he can after the live show. So I anticipate it'll be a magical and special way to celebrate and showcase all things Naija. I would also having a number musical guests perform alongside me on the night, some of whom helped record the album. Come one and all!!
Tuesday 30th September 08
My latest offering, 'ADESIJI' is now exclusively available for purchase in digital download format from the music store. All downloads have been bounced at a bit rate of 320 kbps for your optimum listening pleasure.
'ADESIJI', shall be made widely available on all digital outlets (Itunes, Rhaphsody, Amazon etc) in the coming weeks. Physical copies of the album on 12" Vinyl and CD shall also be available for purchase towards the end of October. Kindly lookout for updates on the record, remixes and news on my forthcoming promo tour.
The making of my sophomore album project has taken me on quite a ride as a few of you might well be aware and I count myself among the fortunate few who have been able to document the fateful journey through life in song. Many thanks for your continued support and I'm looking forward to showcasing the work live, at a city near you shortly. In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy the trip, "Irinajo l'awa n'ile aiye o, Irinajo l'awa"
Wednesday 24th September 08
Reviews on the forthcoming album have been appearing online and a few songs have also showed up on a number of key tastemaker playlists. Gabriel Rich of Soul Interviews, has just posted up a glowing review on the album. Be sure to check it out.
My digital music catalog is currently being consolidated. For this, I've chosen to partner up with either IODA or CD Baby to have my entire music catalog available for digital downloading. In the meantime, you may purchase songs invividually or as complete albums right here on the site. Downloads will feature exclusives & unreleased material of much higher download quality than any of the other aggregators (Itunes included) currently offer. Your support and patronage would be greatly appreciated.
Thursday 11th September 08
My sophomore album, 'ADESIJI' would be available for downloading as from the last week of September, exclusively from my website; www.sijimusic.com. Other digital outlets shall follow therafter.
I know it's been a while but it'll be worth every last second you've waited to hear it. There's something on there for just about everyone; the funk lovers, house heads, 'ol school Afro connoisseurs, gospel lovers, Soul heads,....... and plain ol good music loving folks.
I poured just about every last ounce of love into it and it's been tricky to let go of simply 'cause I've wanted to ensure you get the very best of me aurally. Me soon come..!
Friday 5th September 08
I had a highly productive, fun filled weekend celebrating labour day, in Chicago.
King britt and I were finally able to showcase one of our new joints 'Take Me Away', featured on the forthcoming album, at the Africa HIFI 4th year anniversary party, courtesy of Ron Trent and Sonia H
I was also able to showcase quite a few of my new song's live, with the original musicians I cut them with. A video of the show would be posted on the website shortly.
Music aside, the highlight of my trip proved to be a visit to the Art institute of Chicago, where I got a chance to see the work of my ancestral forbearer's - Benin—Kings and Rituals: Court Arts from Nigeria
A few of the pieces on display were looted treasures from the much talked about British punitive expedition carried out in 1897. More on this later.......
Monday 18th August 08
To the many who braved the elements and came through for the summerstage show, I thank ya.
Funny thing was, Nadirah suggested I have a word or two with the God's for the rain to cease, and voila, as the event organizers were about to conceed and cancel, the rain stopped and the masses began to drift in. Suffice to say, we all had such a blast!!!!
