Space Summary
The Twitter Space Young & Chosen: Hop in & Chill with Limoblaze hosted by AlbumTalksHQ. Dive into the world of musical artistry with 'Young & Chosen?' featuring Limoblaze. Stay updated on the latest albums, EPs, and mixtapes while connecting with like-minded music enthusiasts. Explore emerging talents, engage in industry discussions, and uncover exclusive music releases. This space offers networking opportunities, creative insights, and a vibrant community passionate about music. Join to immerse yourself in a chill atmosphere ideal for discovering new music trends and connecting with fellow music lovers.
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Questions
Q: How can I stay updated on the latest music projects?
A: You can follow 'Young & Chosen?' with Limoblaze to keep informed about new albums, EPs, and mixtapes.
Q: What is the best way to connect for business inquiries?
A: For business queries, it's recommended to reach out to Limoblaze through direct messages or email at albumtalks@yahoo.com.
Q: What atmosphere can I expect in the space?
A: The space offers a chill and relaxed vibe, ideal for music enthusiasts to engage and connect.
Q: How can I explore emerging talents in the music industry?
A: By participating in 'Young & Chosen?' with Limoblaze, you can discover hidden gems and upcoming artists.
Q: Are there networking opportunities available in the space?
A: Yes, you can network with like-minded music lovers and professionals in this space.
Q: What discussions can I engage in within the community?
A: Topics range from music creation processes to industry news and collaboration opportunities.
Q: What benefits does this space offer for music enthusiasts?
A: It provides insights into the creative process behind music, exclusive releases, and a vibrant community of fellow music enthusiasts.
Q: How can I immerse myself in the music artistry community?
A: Join 'Young & Chosen?' to immerse yourself in a community passionate about musical creations and productions.
Q: What types of projects are discussed in the space?
A: You can expect discussions on albums, EPs, mixtapes, and various music-related topics.
Q: What can I learn about music trends from this space?
A: Stay informed about new music trends, industry updates, and upcoming talents through engaging conversations.
Highlights
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Exploring Fresh Musical Talents Delve into the world of emerging artists and discover new voices in music.
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Exclusive Album Releases Get insights into the process behind exclusive album drops and behind-the-scenes details.
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Collaboration Opportunities Learn about collaborations within the music industry and how artists come together.
Time: 00:45:37
Industry Insider Discussions Engage in conversations about the inner workings of the music industry and its trends.
Time: 00:55:21
Fan Favorites Spotlight Spotlight on fan-favorite musical projects and the stories behind their creation.
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Interactive Music Experience Participate in interactive sessions that offer a unique music listening experience.
Time: 01:15:28
Music Production Showcase Witness showcases of music production skills and techniques from industry professionals.
Time: 01:25:09
Behind the Music Scenes Peek behind the scenes of music creation and production to unravel the creative process.
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Community Music Picks Community-driven picks of the best music projects and tracks to listen to.
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Musical Journey Conversations Engage in discussions about personal musical journeys and the impact of music on life.
Key Takeaways
- Stay updated on the latest musical projects like albums, EPs, and mixtapes.
- Connect with Limoblaze for business inquiries via DM or email.
- Experience a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere while engaging with music enthusiasts.
- Explore new music trends and upcoming artists through the space.
- Discover emerging talents and hidden gems in the music industry.
- Gain insights into the creative process behind musical productions.
- Networking opportunities with fellow music lovers and industry professionals.
- Stay informed about exclusive music releases and industry news.
- Engage in discussions about music creation, production, and collaboration.
- Immerse yourself in a community passionate about musical artistry.
Behind the Mic
Introduction to the Space Alum Talk
Good evening, everyone. Welcome to yet another space alum talk space that we'll be having this evening. So if you're a regular on here, you need to drill, you know, how we run this thing. These spaces are created for the purpose of, you know, gaining deeper insights into beautiful body of works that have been put out, you know, by various artists. So we have an artist on here, we get to talk to them, we get to interact them, we get to, you know, explore their state of mind concerning their project, just gain deeper insight that we might not have gleaned just by mere listening of the body of work alone. And that is usually done through a series of questions. And then you, the fans that also came on the space, you know, to listen, also have the opportunity to interact with whatever artists that we have on the space. So, yeah, and for today, we have a very special guest.
Introduction of Limo Blizz
Now, those joined us today, ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome Limo Blizz. Yes, sir, I can hear you, man. Thank you for having me for joining us today. Thank you. Yeah, for those, I want to assume most people that will be joining us on here today are fans of Blaze and, you know his work. But, you know, there'll definitely be few people that just, you know, just came on here to pop in and see what's happening. So, yeah, Limo Blizz is a gospel singer and rapper who is, basically one of the front runners, you know, of the new wave of gospel music that has been, you know, happening for the past couple of years. I'm very familiar with his discography. I like a couple of his songs and that is coming from someone that sparsely listens to gospel music. You know, I think a lot of his songs are very unescapable. I mean, you hear them a lot everywhere, even outside like the church and stuff, so. And yeah, he has a new body of workout.
Discussion on New Album and Artist's Background
I think it came out yesterday, if I'm correct. Yeah. Young and chosen. Titled young and chosen. And we're here to talk to Limo and I'm really, really pumped to talk to him. So before we even get to the music and anything, I'm just very curious because I know Limo Blaze's actual name is Samuel. Yeah, Samuel. Is that the right pronunciation? Yes. Samuel Emo on Wubico. Yeah. So I'm sitting down here and I'm wondering like, what did the name Limo Blaze come from? So, like, can you walk us through the thought process of getting to that name? Yeah, so my actual first and last name is Samuel Emo. So I took the l from Samuel and added it to Emo, and that gave us Nemo Blaze. Blaze is just something on fire. I just added the Blaze to it. That makes sense. That makes a lot of sense. So it just, it translates to you on fire, if I'm being correct. Exactly. Exactly.
Gospel Music and Influences
Okay. so it's a very interesting time to be a gospel artist, you know? And, I think you would agree with me. just some days back, I think a couple of weeks ago, I was having a chat with a friend. This friend shared the opinion this friend was going on about, like, this new, there's a certain new wave of gospel artists that, you know, very, they have very modern, contemporary influences in their music. And some of them, you know, I've kind of, like, are making huge strides to appealing to younger audiences, which makes a lot of sense. I mean, if you're a gospel artist, then you're trying to put God left, right and center your music, and you're also doing your bits of in preaching the gospel, you know, so you can win souls for Christ. So you definitely want to appeal to people that are not so familiar with, you know, that kind of subject matter. But at the same time, you need to have a very strong identity that is rooted in your faith, that is rooted in your beliefs, that is rooted in God.
Finding the Balance in Gospel Music
So I don't know if you agree with me, but there's a certain amount of balance that needs to be found, you know, in, I want to preach the gospel. I want people that are not so familiar with the gospel to listen, you know, to this and then have a chance to be won over for Christ. But at the same time, I don't want to lose the essence of the spirituality that is supposed to be, you know, in my music. So I don't know, is it like something that is constantly popping in your head? Like, when I'm making this music and I'm trying to win souls, we still have to keep it grounded. We still have to, you know, put God left, right and center. for me, I don't necessarily use the word balance when the way that I pursue my art, I don't necessarily use the word balance.
The Artist's Perspective on Spirituality
For me, it's like everything that I do, God is the center of it. So I think most times people just assume for God to be the center of something, you have to say God, Jesus, every 2 seconds. But my life on a daily basis glorifies God. Even if I'm having a meal. If I'm writing a song about popcorn, there's always going to be the base of everything I do glorifies God. I'm basically saying I don't try to find a balance because everything that I do flows in and of the spirit that is inside of me. So, yes, I don't, I can't speak to what other people do. I'm just speaking for myself. Yeah, yeah, I definitely agree with you. you know, and, yeah, I take a very, I agree with your point.
Diverse Perspectives on Gospel Music
You know, a lot of people are very, they're conservative about their perception of gospel music. I mean, like, they feel like if it doesn't sound a certain, classic way, then, you know, if you're not, like you said, if you're not saying God in every two lines, then it's like, is this really a gospel song? What are you doing? Are you trying to dilute the gospel essence of the song? But, you know, it's much more layered, it's much more multi-dimensional than that. As linear as people put it? Yeah, I think also there's a place, for me, one thing I always tell people, there's a place for understanding that there's different types of Christian music. There.
Different Types of Christian Music
There is Christian music that is meant for temple worship. If you making music that is exclusively for temple worship, then, yes, it has to be everything. I'm not going to write a song about popcorn for temple worship. If it is temple worship, it has to be exclusively about God and his glory. So I like to make that distinction. Now, a lot of the artists that are in what people want to call the new wave of gospel music, not every one of them makes temple worship. Most of them make music for your day to day consumption. And so they might make music that touches across different facets of life, but God is always going to be the center and core of it. So, yeah.
Understanding the Genre and Its Variability
Makes sense. You know, I mean, in the, on the sonic level, gospel is more of like an umbrella term. It's more like an umbrella term for different types of music that placing God left, right and center. It doesn't have to be, it's not just one genre of music. Like, okay, it's just one genre. There are lots and lots of, lots of stuff under it. Yeah. So the gospel should not be the sound. It should be the message. Exactly. Exactly. I agree with you on that. And, yeah, let's talk about how you got into music in the first place.
Influences of Early Music Experience
You know, I read or I saw, I watched in an interview that your background, you know, while you were growing up, it had a very strong influence on you growing to love music because you grew up or you lived or you were raised with, you know, people that really loved music. And then there was all sorts of music playing, you know, during the weekends most especially. So I'm just curious, like, what were those kind of music? Like, what was sort of music? Was it alternative folk music that you'd expect from that time, you know, was it something more modern, you know? And how did that get you into this place where you're now even making gospel music?
Musical Inspiration in Childhood
Yeah, to be honest, the different types of music that played in my house as a kid was mostly, like, there was a lot of hymns playing in my house. But then there was also a lot of music. There was a lot of Michael Jackson. There was a lot of Westlife and Backstreet Boys. Those are the ones that I was the most familiar with. But then again, some of my heaviest music influence is from the church. Just being in church, being in the church choir and band, the songs that were singing, I feel like what I would say would be my, the bulk of my African influence in music comes from church. Because in my church that I grew up in, most of our praise was like, African music.
The Impact of Church on Musical Development
So I think this, that would be the submission of what my influences were as a kid. I've come around to find out, like, people that have this pipeline, not even just gospel artists alone, like, even secular artists, people that have a pipeline that, you know, originates from the church, they always have much more rounded grasp of music, like, on a much more holistic level than just singing as vocals, like instruments, composition, you know, I don't know if you agree, if it may, if, you know, being, coming from that church gave you, like, an edge, at least over most artists, you know, as regards understanding music.
Musical Education Through Participation
Yeah. So I don't. I I wouldn't say over most artists because I don't do the comparison conversations. But growing up in church definitely, equipped me musically because I grew up around basically almost all the instruments. I learned bits of as many instruments as possible. I learned bits of how to play the piano, how to play the lead guitar. My first instrument actually was a trumpet, and I learned that in church and a bit of drums here and there. So I feel like some of the best musicians I know came from church. So, yeah, I think it does. It does give an edge. I don't want to say in comparison to anybody, but it definitely.
Playing Instruments and Development
So how many instruments, you know, can you play now? And how frequently do you play them? Also, I don't play instruments for, like, maybe I don't play in church or for live performances, but I play just enough to produce for myself. So I play a little bit of the piano, a bit of. I still know how to play the trumpet, to be honest. And I can play the acoustic guitar just a bit. I've given up on the idea that I can play the drums. I don't think I can. I used to think I could, but I don't think I can at least not compare to what I hear people playing.
The Artist's Experience in a Competitive Environment
Okay. Yeah. You know, and, I feel like, you know, coming from an environment where a lot of people are masters of various, you know, instruments kind of maybe created a very perfectionist attitude towards, you know, these various instruments because there's probably somebody out there that's not so concerned with, like, okay, yeah. Playing the drums on that level like you are. I don't know if you'd agree with me. Oh, yeah. Yeah. Okay, then let's move on.
Current Tours and Future Plans
So you're currently on tour, if I'm correct, recently completed your US tour some weeks back. Was it last month? Yeah, a few months ago. And then. Yeah, yeah. And then you have the Uouk tour going on currently, yes. So I just started the young and chosen tour. Started off in Ghana three weeks ago in Ghana. I'm doing London in two weeks, plus on the 14 September. And then we're taking a break and then going on a full African tour. First.
The Upcoming Tour Schedule
African date first. And then after the African date, I'm doing the European date, and then I'm ending in America. Wow. That's like, that was a lot of, you know, serious doings. Yeah. When I want to know, like, at some point. Yeah. And I don't want to assume that when you decided you were going to make music, was it, did you always know that it was going to be gospel music? Or did you start with just making music in general and then you had to come to this part in your life where you decided you were going to go the gospel route?
Early Music Writing Experience
so when I started writing music, I didn't, I wasn't thinking if it was going to be gospel or I was just writing what I knew at that age. Because at the end of the day, I think music is communication, and people usually just communicate what they know. So I was basically just writing stuff that I knew about. And it wasn't necessarily faith-based also, because when I started making music, I used to be a rap. I used to be exclusively a rapper. And at that time, I didn't know that anything like Christian hip hop existed, so.
Discovering Christian Rap
And then one of my friends put me onto, like, Christian rap, the crazy music, that truth and the likes. And then I fell in love with Christian rap. And then I found a myself. I could be. I could mirror myself in the songs when I heard them. And I was like, okay, this is what. In fact, it was funny, because at the time I started writing Christian raps, I used to be like, I would do 50% Christian raps and 50% other things. But in the. In that journey, my relationship with God also grew, and my relationship became more personal than.
Evolving from Secular to Gospel Music
It was just a religion, and I had to exclusively give myself to Christ, down to the music. I find it's really a wholesome thing. You know, you say Lecrae, you know, for instance, one of, like, the successful rappers out there in the Christian space, and now you walk to him, you know, one of the most successful songs, too. So, like, how is that. How was that moment for you? You know, you getting to work with Lecrae and him even taking you to your first, I think, big church, first of all?
Memorable Collaboration and Success
Yeah. Like, how was that whole period? Like, how crazy was it for you? I mean, it's one of those moments where the time we finally met, I just. Where you take, like, a moment in between to just pause and almost, what? Want to cry? Nearly even cry, because I used to have days when I would dream of this, where I could mentally picture myself being in a room with him. And somehow I had faith that it would happen. But somehow he also felt like this was just the lululand you get.
Reflections on Inspiration and Influence
So having to eventually be in that position, it's. It's a blessing, man. And one thing for me, I don't let the fact that I am now close with somebody, start changing how I see them. He's been my hero since I was, like, a child. He still is. I still have that much respect and everything for him, so it's beautiful, man.
Introduction and Praise
And he is. He is, like, just a really good dude. Really good dude. Also, a good mentor in many ways, I would say. Okay, that sounds a very beautiful thing. So just a quick word to the people that are just joining in with, chatting with limo Blaze, talking about his music. We're also going to go, you know, into the album version. So also, if you're on here, you get the opportunity to speak to him or to ask him any questions or just see anything that's on your mind concerning his music and how it makes you feel. So when that time comes, request for the microphone and let's keep it brief and let's keep the topic centered around our guest artists alone because that's the reason why we are here today.
Discussion on Music
So moving on. I watched your interview with TBN UK and you said desire was your favorite song to perform on stage. Yeah, at that time. Yes, that time. And then you said when the album dropped, it would change. So as it. I mean, I know it just dropped yesterday. Exactly. Yeah. Started touring with the album yet, which is definitely going to start soon. But the. You have. Is there any song in particular on the album that you're currently feeling like the most now that's maybe going to be that song. Honestly, it's difficult to pick the song I'm feeling the most because I feel like that changes with every listen. It's just for one, my favorite album yet and my favorite song changes with every listen. But from a performance perspective, like, I know I already know the songs that it's going to be so fun to perform and that will probably be rest bless her. Rest bless her.
Concert Experience and Audience Engagement
And I mean, put it on. God is already such a huge part of my set for the new songs. I would say rest and bless her mostly. Would be so much fun to perform. I think my own favorite, the moment is sorry and happy. I was expecting you to stay happy. Really. So many people who are not, like, if you are, if christian music is not, if you're not a christian music on is here and you just album happy. All of those songs that easily resonate. Resonates with so many people even out of the christian listening our space. Okay. I mean, that's true. I won't exactly call myself the christian music on itself. Besides you and an endless ocean now I just have very other few people that I listen to.
Live Performance and Spirituality
And that's also because I think I can just connect to the music on a sonic level than, you know, but I mean, I really love to. I think there's one thing that a lot of people would agree, and when it comes to live performances, I think everybody will agree that gospel artists are just levels, you know, like levels up there. And so, you know, it would be really great to see these songs taken to another level on stage, you know, and then when you add the fact that it's worship and then there's the whole insane spirituality factor coming into it, so that just elevates the whole experience by several, you know, Miles. So. Yeah, and then you're definitely coming to Nigeria soon, if I'm correct.
Upcoming Tours in Africa
Yeah. My. My african tour dates would most likely end in Nigeria. Yeah, most likely. We end the african tour dates in Nigeria. In Abuja. Abuja and Lagos for now, that I'm sure about Abuja and Lagos. I'm sure about your fans in other states. They need to travel. I guess I have Ibadan at the back of my mind. There's no certainty in, because I don't. I'm not very familiar with the systems at play in this. In these cities. So I don't know how easy it is to put on a concert in those places. Yeah, I feel like. I feel like Ibadan is definitely a place to consider because it was just like a week or two ago wherever of Dawson, Oyoko had, like, you know, this program.
Evangelical Community and Market Consideration
And, you know, there was a whole. There's a very strong community here that's very enthusiastic about, you know, experiences like that. So I don't think. I mean, if you can. I don't think Dawson's experience is. Is any yardstick for measuring what it would be for the music from our space. I don't think it is. Yeah. Like any place in Nigeria. Okay. Okay. Yeah. I mean. I mean, ib at the moment, so, you know, I'm just trying to push it there. Yeah. Although I live in Lagos, but I'm trying to push ib at the moment.
Achievements and Recognition
So. Yeah. You should definitely consider if you can make it happen. Okay. So, this year in February, you won, the mobile awards for the best gospel act. Yes. Yeah, that. That's one of the most prestigious, you know, awards in music in general, not just exclusive to gospel alone. And, it's. It's. It just speaks to the status of success that you've been able to attain, you know, over the past couple of years. The mobile awards, the tour. And, you know, and I'm just. I'm sitting here. I'm wondering if obviously, you know, you're a child of God. You know, that God is going to, you know, give you success if you set on the right path that it turns for you.
Expectations of Success
But even at that, I don't think anybody can sit down and exactly envision the level of what, you know, the level of success that they might attain until it happens, you know? So I'm just wondering that did you expect, you know, that level of success? You know, that everybody, even people that are not even connoisseurs will be able to say, like, yes, I mean, limo Blaze is a very popular name even amongst people that do not listen to gospel music. That much. So, yeah. Did you envision this in this way?
Artist's Perspective on Success
I would say yes and no. Yes, because I've always known that if you wholeheartedly do anything with and for God, he rewards even in. He rewards even in material things, first, spiritually, but he rewards even in material things. No, because I didn't have my mind set on these things. I didn't come out thinking, oh, one day, my goal is to win the mobiles. Did I ever just think? I said it would be nice to win these mobiles. Of course, I don't get that thoughts before, but I didn't set out trying to win the mobiles. I didn't set out trying to do tours.
Recording Process Insights
I just really wanted to make the music that got put in my heart. But, I mean, at the back of my mind, I always knew that it's God will give in his own will and in his own sovereignty. Whatever level of human successes that he wants you to have, he would, and he's a good God. He gives good things. So, yes, I would say, yeah. All right, then, so, moving on. your recording process, you know, I. From what I've been able to garner, you, I'll melodies first person and then you.
Creative Process Behind the Album
Yeah, yeah. I always do my homework for any artist that I'm ready to sit down and, yeah, so. And that makes a lot of sense because, I mean, music, it's. It's a language before it's even saying anything, you can understand. We have some artists that they sing in their indigenous language, and they're some of the biggest artists in the world, and people don't understand what they're saying, but they can connect to the melody, they can connect to the feeling and how it's been said, so it resonates with them. And especially when you're preaching the gospel, you know, it also resonates on that, on ways that, beyond words, you know, to whatever is listening.
Experiential Writing and Divine Inspiration
But I'm also wondering, is there ever a time that maybe there's a line or two stuck in your head or there's just this particular experience that you want to talk about, you know, in. As related in relation to your experience with God? And then you write the lyrics first, and then you have to find the melodies, you know, later on, and that's the usual way it is. Oh, yeah. Like, on this album, the day I started writing rest, I didn't even have. Usually I would have, like, an instrumental down and something, but when I started writing rest on the album, I literally just.
The Birth of the Song 'Rest'
I had it in my spirit. I couldn't sleep. I started. I opened my laptop. I put on. I put the drums first, and I had just drums. I knew this was the bounce that I was going for. And then I started writing. I basically wrote the verse. Then I started calling Duni by 11:00 p.m. i said, duni, wake up. Duni. You and I, we have one walk to do. We have one work that we must start right now. So I said, I basically sent Duni an acapella of just what I did with the drums.
Collaborative Efforts in Music Production
And then we started a production. But, yeah, that song, I started writing it just. It was just in my spirit. I wrote that one straight before any music or anything came into play. Okay. Okay. I've not, really. I think I've given the album, like, three or four spins now, so, you know, I've not really grasped the essence of each and every, you know, song. Yes. But I have a song that I really love on it, and I'll definitely be going back to it, you know, very soon.
Appreciation for the Album
So, yeah, once again, it's a very beautiful project. Thank you. So congratulations on that and then. Still. Speaking on the music. But let's, you know, let's take a look at it from another context. So, as children of God, you know, we're also the responsibility of preaching the gospel and winning souls for Christ. And in a way, you're doing that through your music and sharing your experiences with people.
Musical Purpose and Life Beyond Music
But at the same time, have you ever had a thought, like, you know, if I wasn't. So if I wasn't given this talent by God to sing, you know, I'm going so, through music? Yeah. What other way would you have, you know, served God or worked in the house of the Lord like asides music? Like, what other way do you think you can function? Even the. Even now that I have the gifts of music, that is not the only way that I do ministry.
Diverse Paths of Ministry
That is definitely not the only way that I do ministry. Okay. Okay. I I don't know if there's some things I don't want to say just because it's between myself and God, but there's so many ways you can do ministry. There's evangelism. Going out street to evangelize the people. There's also ministry that you can do with your money. I I try to use my money to. To fund and support the work of God wherever I see it, and also, like, praying for people, just being there for people, being a listen, also generally just touching people's lives in a way where they can look at you and see the Jesus in you.
Future Aspirations Beyond Music
That is ministry too. So, yeah, there are many ways to do ministry outside of music and man. Zion Manzan movies. I'm waiting for them to call me to come on, to start doing manzion film. Is it to score their music or. I do act. Action is like one of my favorite things to do. Are you movies? There's a movie I'm on, is on Netflix, but people don't realize that it's me because it's. You was from.
Acting Ventures and Recognition
I mean, it was from a while ago. Okay. Did you, like, did they require you to change your hairstyle or something? Oh, no, no. We did that movie a long time ago. Like, you see me then, you see, I've been dry for that. I've been driving for that film. I believe I chop food for that film. So it's. So it was a couple of years back then. It's very hard for people to reconcile that is me looking at me now.
Growth and Change in Music
I mean, it's growth. It's growth, you know, and it's also reminded me of the same interview where you said, you know, when you initially started out and then you moved to the UK after you got married, I mean, moved to the UK, and then you got your apartment, and then things were kind of really, you know, tight at that moment. And then, I mean, now you're in this position where you can even help people through your own career, the amount of stuff you've been able to gain from it. So, yeah, you're definitely in a more comfortable place, way more comfortable place than you were before. So I just want to know, is there anything that has really changed about how you make the music? Maybe a certain thing that's ease, like, you know, there's just probably more ease, more access, or, you know, just in general.
Access to Resources and Team Support
Yeah, there's definitely more. There's definitely more access to, like, top tier, professionals, producers. I definitely spend a lot more money making music these days, because I. I try to use the best of the best that I can have access to. Yeah. And the best comes with a fee. But now I'm with a label, I'm able to afford most of these things. I also have a dedicated team of anrs that also help my creative process just get better. Just being a better artist, all round artist, and having, like, a team that helps with my business and everything. So, yes, this. I definitely have a lot more access to. To these things this days.
Engagement with Fans and Future Releases
Okay, then, for people listening, you can start requesting for the microphone, anything you want to say. To limo Blaze. He loves music. You can tell him you, his music, you know, brought you to Christ. You can tell him you're excited about the new album. You can't wait to see what it does. You can tell it, maybe you're in a city somewhere in the UK. You want him to come in his upcoming. You can also tell him to. So please, if you have anything to say, you can start sending in the mic request and then we will start accepting them. So now that the album is out, we can start expecting music videos, probably.
Music Videos and Upcoming Projects
Oh, yes. We already put out one music video for no greater love in my brother draw bands. And we have. We have a few music videos already done and ready to go. but then it's also the side of. So we're looking at the data and seeing. Okay, what are you guys loving the most? What do you guys want to see visuals for first? So that is going to help us see. Okay, what. What do we need to make first? Basically. But your music videos are going to come. There's also a deluxe albumen, the works. Pretty much. Pretty much. Pretty much done, I would say. So there's a deluxe album. And. And then, of course, the tour, the world tour is also where it's at.
Fan Interaction and Appreciation
All right. So, yeah, we have a speaker, Olami Roger. Okay. Good evening. Yeah. All right. Thank you very much. Thank you for this privilege. Yeah. Okay. So, I'm a big fan of. Of your music, and thank you. The album. The album is. The album is great. At least no more is a normal thing. Like. But I just want to, like, ask, like, how was it, like writing victory? Because as the first at my faith, at my first listening, like, I was just so hooked with the song. And also I've noticed, like, lately, your music, the involvement, your music, especially from the Holy father period.
The Creative Process Behind 'Victory'
There was a particular time I was meditating on the song, and it was like I was listening to a salmon. I don't know, like, because I was just like. Especially the second verse of Holy Father. Yeah. Preaching. Yeah, he's no longer singing. And this current album, I noticed, like, most of these songs, I just pay attention to them is when you meditate on them, it feels like this is. This is a summary. So, like. Yeah, how, like, I was. The experience, like, those shaders. Okay.
Inspiration and Collaboration in Music
So for that song, victory, like, I told the guy that I give the majority of the credit for that song to Princeton south. So Princeton south is an artist who is signed to me, and I've been doing this thing with him over the years where he's like, he's such a great artist, he's such a great talent. And I've just been privileged to see him grow in his pen. And so I know so many dope artists, artist that can sing circles around people's heads, that can also write really good words. And sometimes the difficult part that some of these artists can't crack is how to put melodies and words together, that when you hear it the first time, it just hits your soul and it sticks.
Growth as an Artist and the Importance of Theology
Now, that is something in a very humbly way, I say this. God has blessed me with that. I know how to do that. So we praised himself. We have been working with him for years and just trying to see how he can also grow in that aspect. So when I sent him the instrumental for victory and he came to, he just told me, yeah, everything that I've been telling him for the last two years, that he feels like he's now getting a hold of it and he thinks he's going to deliver with this. And I was like, okay, write something and come.
Understanding the Themes in Music
So he wrote the chorus and wrote the vest and sent it to me. And immediately he sent it. I was like, yes, you finally did it. This is it. You unlocked it. This. This is a hit. Like one lesson, I can tell you confidently that this is a hit. So all I really did on victory was I just wrote the second verse and did the ad libs. He did the heavy lifting on that song. And now to your second question about me doing a lot more preaching on my songs than before.
Evolution of Music and Intentionality in Themes
I've always done, my music has always been heavily on the biblical side. The only difference is a few years back, I probably have, may have been using a bit more playful lingua, but I think with heavy is the head. I feel like I know I am tasked to. When people think of limo Blaze, so many people think of limo blaze as the leading voice in afro gospel. So I feel like I am tasked with the, with the duty to make sure that if my music is going to be part of what largely defines this genre, then my music should not be questionable, not in the quality, not in the production, and not in theological standpoint.
Upholding Quality and Righteous Anger Through Music
So I am making it more, even a bit more intentional to make sure that my theology is highly being highlighted in the music. And also there's. There's also a part that comes from a place of righteous anger. When I see, like, where the world is at the things that people are doing, there's that anger to just want to hammer more on what I know to be true. So, yes, I hope that answers your question.
Reflecting on Experiences and Inspirations
Yeah, thank you very much. Thank you so much. Yeah, thank you very much for that. So, ola, Raji, thank you very much for speaking. We don't have any current micro question now, so, yeah, let's talk about. I'll take. I'll ask you one question, so we'll see if another one pops up. So this album, I want to believe that every album or every body of work, because you've been putting out body of works for a while now, way back as, like, 2016, I think that was when you first put your work job.
Significance of the Current Album
So it's almost been a decade, about eight years now. And everyone that you put out there because of the kind of music you make, because of the level of intention and the whole thing that goes into it, every album has its own meaning. Every album is special and unique in its own way. And so I just want to know, was there a particular experience or set of experiences or the muse that went into this album, you know, and what really was the driving force behind everything?
Leading a Generation Through Music
so I feel like if you look at the name of the album, it's called young and chosen. I'm in this season of my life where I know I've been taxed to lead a generation. So at the core of what was the driving force to making this album, it's that. It's that at the back of my mind that I'm leading the generation. And I have to lead this generation, right, as they'll say, follow me as I follow Christ. And that is what I'm trying to do on the sonic level of this.
International Recognition and Future Aspirations
And also, we are in a place where this genre of music is gaining a lot of international attention, and I am at the forefront of this. I also feel the responsibility to steward that wisely to a place where that attention doesn't just fizzle out and burn. It's not just temporary one, it's one where people are completely buttoned into this movement, into the sound, into the genre, and many more people. Because, I mean, I'm currently touring, doing a capacities around the world, in the US and in Europe.
Artist's Contribution to a Movement
I hopefully want to see that grow, and not just me doing that. I want to see a lot more artists be able to come out in our space and be able to do this. So I guess what I'm saying is this album is also my contribution to the move of what God is drawing through the space right now.
Fan Engagement and Connection
Yeah, it definitely makes sense. yeah, it does make sense. And I hope that everything that you hope or you intend that this album does. It would eventually, you know, come to fruition. Amen. So we have another speaker. Rachel, are you here? Yes, I'm here. Please go ahead. Okay. Hi. Hello, everybody.
Fan Stories and Personal Journeys
First of all, I want to say I'm a huge fan of limo Blaze for, like, many years now. And I want to tell you things, because I remember back in 2021, I was writing my thesis. I was almost giving up because it was really crazy, but I was always listening to some, especially dead Jeff or me. Okay. Okay.
Music as a Source of Strength
Like, they were really a blessing because they keep straining me and everything. So thank you very much. Thank you. My voice is shaky because I can't believe I'm talking to you. Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Thank you. You're welcome. So I've been listening to your album since this morning.
Continuing the Conversation
Don't see anything. Sorry, my son. Oh, please don't start. So I've been listening to your song since this morning, and there's. Oh, is it my Internet or. it's us. I think she's having issues. Yeah. Rachel, can you hear us? Let's give her a while to maybe connect back.
Technical Difficulties and Continuation
Hello. Hi. Hello. Okay, we can hear you now again. Oh, okay. I don't know if. Did you hear my question? No. Oh, okay. I said that for the song transformation, like, is there a story behind it? Because I kept on playing it over and over again, and the words, the lyrics were quite deep, so I just thought I should ask.
The Story Behind 'Transformation'
Yes, there is. There is definitely a story behind transformation. So at the time that I wrote transformation, I was in a place where I felt like I was. I was being burnt out. I was basically touring for six months. I was in a different country every week, back to back, taking flights. Physically, I was tired.
Struggles and Spiritual Fatigue
Spiritually. I also started to feel fatigue. But it's also in the same time that I felt this fatigue. I had to go on stage every night in front of a people and pour out to them. And I.
Disappointment in Musical Transformation
There was a part of me that was also starting to feel some level of disappointment or, I don't know if I would say anger to the people that I was pouring into, because there's a part of me that was. I wanted this experience to be. I've always wanted experience to beyond the music, so. But every once in a while, you get to experience fans who just take in the music on the music level and just love the music, and that's great. But it's like, I'm like, I want more I want spiritual transformation. I'm doing all this pouring into people. What I'm hoping would be the end goal of my pouring into these people is spiritual transformation. So yeah, transforming. That was the story behind that song. Just feeling exhausted and burnt out on tour and just realizing that I really want more from this thing.
Seeking More Than Success
Yes, I've gotten a lot of successes. we're selling our shows left, right and center. I've got billboard entries, all the most of the major awards that you could as an artist. I've either been nominated or won them. But deep down is like, it's more. There has to be more. There has to be more. And that more that I want or wanted is transformation. So yeah, that's the story behind that song. Amazing. Amazing. And I pray God gives you amen more than you can ever imagine. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you Rachel for your words. It seemed that we do not have any other micro quests so just go on and just call it raps. Is there the final word that you have for the people listening in man? Go stream young and chosen. Why you realize that you are young and chosen but keep streaming.
Support and Encouragement
Put that album on repeat because you have to know the lyrics. You know they put projector for event. You have to know and I hope it blesses you. But thank you to everyone who is supporting. the energy has been crazy. You guys are the best. So thank you so much and shout out to album talks. Thank you guys too. You're welcome. I can see that we have two micro questions now. I don't know if you mind. All right. All right so we'll go first to Kosiso. So Kosiso once you get the microphone I can speak just. Okay. Hello. Easy. Yeah. Okay. All right. Thank you guys.
Discovering the Artist and Their Music
And I want to say thank you to album talks and limo Blaze. I'm not going to stay here and say I've heard your music before this the first 1st time of discovering your music and you and this is so amazing because I get to hear from you before your music. I've gone on apple Music and I've seen your page and I've seen that you've put on some amazing work at least from the album covering titles. So I want to say good job first. So my question will be more from a business perspective because. Because I'm an audiophile and I do, you know, have good sound systems that I do spin records.
Challenges in Finding Music
So I buy cds, I buy vinyls to, you know, to listen and just sit back without skipping for more immersive listening experience. Yeah. So the problem, because at the moment, I live in central Europe, the problem is finding cds, vinyls from. Not just gospel, but music from people from african descent globally. So not just Africans, you know, even african descent from the UK, you find some, but it's quite difficult. So my question is, why is it difficult? Is it because people stream more? I do stream to discover new music, but then when I like them, I. I buy them because I believe artists make more money or more royalties when you buy.
Support Through Purchasing
So if I like your work, I support you. I put my money where my mouth is. So, you know, so to speak. So my question is, why is it difficult, even here, is Europe right, to find music, physical music, physical copy of the music from beat, gospel music, but generally people of african descent, is it logistic? Is it because not a lot of people buy? Is it just an executive decision or what? Yeah. Okay. So it's. It's multiple factors coming together for this album that I just put out.
Logistics and Economics of Music Distribution
However, we're working on the venue, and the venue will be out in a couple months because it takes a lot of time to press that. But, yeah, it takes. It takes multiple factors. Why people or artists from Africa don't do venues. You are anomaly. People who play cds and venues, they are not many. You are definitely anomaly. That's one, two, it's like, in. In most african countries, again, people don't place cds anymore. People just stream and people downloads.
Economic Barriers
And also, it's also the thing of economics. Most african countries don't have the greatest purchasing power, right? And so expecting the populace to be able to buy cds and venues from every artist that they like, it's kind of tough. Like, a city probably would be, what, $10 for a cd here? It's about ten to €15. But if it's something like more vintage, let's say you get original Michael Jackson from, you know, early nineties or late eighties, you paid 30, 25, you know, or if it's like, let's say, like a remastered version and depends on the quality of the cities and the vinyl as well, so, you know, the quality of the print.
The Challenges of Piracy
So, yes. So while you can easily do that in Europe, the problem is you can't necessarily achieve that in most african countries. Countries, because, one, it's. There's also a problem of piracy that hasn't been properly tackled. So the moment you put your music on the city to sell copies out there, you've kind of opened the door for. For piracy, for people to sell order to mass produce that and sell. See, it's a problem that is bigger than me. It was here before I came.
Understanding the Industry Dynamics
It's probably. I understand. I decided to. Yeah. It's all of that together. But I'm definitely putting out a vinyl for this album, and it's gonna be out in a couple months. That's great. But that will be for definitely for art collectors like you, people who like to collect art in that way. Yeah. So is it going to be, like, press on order? Because with some people, let's say bona boy, for example.
Physical Copies and Ordering Process
So from his african giant album, you can order even from his website, I think, on thespaceship.com, something like that. So when we order, then they press it and ship it. So they don't press it, you know, like this drop shipping kind of a thing. So my question is with yours, you know, whenever it comes, hopefully that decision is made sooner than later. Yeah. Is it going to be, let's say, from your website, the record label website, or just our music marketplace? You know, where would be the easiest place where it can be ordered?
Distribution of Vinyl Copies
Yeah. So the easiest place where that would be will be for my website. And of course, I'll post on socials. And also the thing, vinyls, as much as. Yeah, with bona boy, for example, you say you order and then they will press it. Vinyls are not pressed individually. Like, the minimum value you can press is like a hundred. So unless somebody is pressing a hundred at once, is ordering 100 at once. Yeah. They basically already have that printed and kept.
Understanding Audience and Market
But it's also. It's also a thing, as an artist, understanding your audience and the purchasing power that your audience has. And if your audience has a lot. Of art collectors amongst them, so then don't scam me, because they told me they, you know, they will press it and stuff. But, anyway, doesn't matter. Okay, amazing. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Thank you for your question.
Collaborations and Support
Thank you. Izzy, I'm kosi. Are you here now? Excuse me. All right, please go ahead. thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to, you know, have a, you know, talk with limbo. First off. Limo. Sorry, sorry, limo. So I actually listened to the album, like, this afternoon. Right. And it's very lovely album. You know, I. What I want to just really point out is I actually want to just applaud you for the whole, like, the whole music and what it is that you're doing, because you're doing really wonderfully great.
Encouragement in the Music Scene
Your branding and how intentional you are with the music is. Excellence. I really love it. You do? Really well, and I just want to encourage you to just keep doing what you're doing, and I just pray that God will continue to create, to continue to do what you're doing. The only thing. The only thing I just want to ask is there's emerging, you know, hip hop space in the nigerian scene, right. And I don't know if. Because, you know, it's. It's kind of, like, lukewarm, especially, like, you know, christian hip hop rapid know, it's kind of lukewarm because, I just.
Supporting Emerging Artists
I really love rap in christian rap, because it's. It has a lot of substance, you know, and especially with new acts emerging from this space. I don't know if there's a way, you know, those that are already, like, you're already on the forefront, right. If there's a way you could collaborate with these guys, you know, because there are some really good guys out there, but the only problem is the rich, you know, if there's a way you can help use your influence to, you know, bring these guys into the scene, you know, and help them.
A Call for Advocacy
That'll be really great. You know? That'll be really great. That's all I have to say. Thank you very much. Thank you. I try to do what I can do to the best of my ability. That's the reason I have an artist who is signed to me. There's just so much that one person can do. I know I can. I don't want to overwhelm myself, but, yes, I am working with a lot of artists on the law, and I try to do what I can do.
Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Yeah. Okay. Thank you. Thank you very much. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you very much, Kosi. So I guess we've now come to the end of the space once again. Limo blaze. Thank you very much for joining us. I had a very short time. This is my first time talking to gospel artist, and, yeah, I didn't anticipate that. Amen. I've actually. I've actually been pushing to have an endless ocean on yourself because I also love his music.
Looking Towards the Future
So hopefully that will happen soon. Yeah. So, yeah. Thank you very much. And as you are commencing your tour, like you said you're considering, I just keep on. Yeah. So to everybody else that joined us today, thank you very much for joining us and see you again next time. Have a good night.
