Fast rising Nigerian musician, Taiwo Oyinloye aka John Tony says as a song writer, he writes about life experiences and things that people can relate to.
Oyinloye, an indigene of Kwara State is based in Canada and he recently released his first single, “Would You Mind”, which is making waves in both countries.
Though he grew up in Lagos Mainland, he notes that music is an art which comes naturally to him and has helped to shape his life to be resilient and optimistic in whatever he does. “ Growing up on the mainland made me to interact with a lot of people and has helped me survive anywhere I find myself irrespective of my environment. It has also helped me aspire to get what I desire in life through hard work and determination.
According to the soul singer and song writer, He goes on to say his music is greatly influenced by Drake, Juice Wurld and Playboi Carti. Listening to their songs has helped his versatility and he is able to sing other genre of music such as Hip-hop, RnB, Rap , Pop, Afrobeat.
Hear him, “ My music focuses on love, romance, money, family, heartbreaks. I use my music to express my emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way thereby exhibiting my songwriting skills. “ Would you mind” is a Hip hop/Pop song which expresses adoration, it gives a calm effect and offers assurance, trust and hope, which are some of the virtues of love.
“ Love is a strong force. It is the basis on which the earth was created and everything therein was formed. It is a powerful emotion which has the capacity to effect massive positive changes. However, it is disheartening to see how love has been destroyed by people.
He goes on to say the theme of his first single centres on ‘Love’ and in order to redefine what love is. Not withstanding the fact that the superficial plot is focused on an expression of deep-seated feelings of love for a beautiful lady, the song has deeper meanings and messages for everybody, regardless of their relationship status. It exhibits the qualities of love, chiefly of which are its optimism and strong faith in the person being loved. With these, I intend to teach people the need to embrace the real virtues of love and willingness to go all the way and be there for one another.
John Tony further says in life, the lessons that guides him when he relates with people is that life is very simple. People should treat other people the way they want them to be treated, which he has imbibed in my interactions with people.
John Tony adds he will like to collaborate with Wizkid, Olamide, Davido and Burna Boy because, growing up as a lover of Afrobeats, these musicians have brought their own style and talents which has impacted his life positively.
The young and enterprising artist does not agree that music in his generation cannot stand the test of time like renowned musicians like King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer Obey, Onyeka Onwenu etc, who sang ever green songs rather he says they also sing ever green songs in their own unique way. They sing songs that people can understand and relate to.
“ As an individual, Oyinloye says a good life is not all about jewelries, cars or other things but money is of great importance. It is about working with what you have as an individual and also being happy in what people do for love. For example, you have good friends and they make you to laugh and discuss and stay around people who makes you happy and brings the best out of you.
I would say that based on my talent, I hope to make money, go on tour with colleagues and sing mind blowing songs through the help of God.” He concludes.