[WATCH] Rynfield artist’s latest single inspired by love
He describes his music as unique, audible, inspirational and easy to understand.
Afro pop singer and songwriter Olawale Alade Agemo, better known as Whalez recently released his latest single African Baby on all digital platforms.
The Rynfield resident said the single was inspired by love.
“Love is a universal language, as much as the song is a real life occurrence. I was inspired by the fact that everyone can relate to love and I feel I could use my music to tell my stories which I believe everyone can relate to,” said Whalez.
Through his music, Whalez aims to change people’s lives and perspectives, to inspire, heal and make people smile.
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The Nigerian-born artist started belting out notes at the tender age of six and sharpened his craft in the church choir.
His background exposed him to the art of music.
Whalez said he owes his love for singing to his grandfather who rounded up family members for morning devotions, which allowed him to exercise vocals.
“I grew up in a vocally gifted family, with a father who collected a variety of vinyls and that’s when I realised that I could tell stories through writing songs,” said Whalez.
By the age of 17, Whalez recorded his first studio record titled IwoNi which translates to ‘It’s You’.
Between 2001 and 2005, he joined two groups called Freeboiz and Sound Family, releasing hit tracks such as Time and worked with music producers like K-Solo, Alex-10 and Akin Alabi, also sharing stages with artists such as Face, Blackface, Marvellous Benji, Daddy Fresh and Kenny St Brown.
He fell in love with turning his musical prowess into a solo career after he recorded a campaign song for a major political party in Nigeria, in 2003 and 2007.
In 2014, Whalez moved to South Africa and he got to work with producers such as Ctea and Punk Mbedzi.
His collaboration with Ctea produced two one of his latest singles African Baby.
Whalez said because of his background and the music he was exposed to growing up, venturing into afro pop made absolute sense.
But, he’s ability to borrow from other genres and infuse that into his music gives him a versatile edge.
He describes his music as unique, audible, inspirational and easy to understand.
He’s not a fan of effects like reverberation and autotune, but rather prefers to keep his sound pure and original.
His musical influences include Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Plantashun Boiz, 2Face, Ebenezer Obey and General Ayinde Barrister.
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