Popular Turkey-based Nigerian Disc Jockey and producer Onyeachom Stephen Okechukwu popularly known as DJ Blackk Beat has shared some useful lessons for upcoming music producers and DJs who wish to rise above their contemporaries in the music industry.
The Odogwu DJ shared this in a recent chat.
He said: “The concept of Afrobeat to the world is all about
pushing these African beats that have always been the oldest sound to the
online music system in as such to make Afrobeat a Genre in all the platforms on
social media and music streaming platforms. Today I recommend Audiomack as one
of those music apps which see or recognize Afrobeat as a genre.”
He recalled how he left Nigeria 12 years ago. His mission was
to take Afrobeat music to the world. “This is why my motto is Afrobeat to the
world.
“I will advise young artists and music producers coming up to
recognize the significance of Afrobeats as a content of focus to stand them out
in the global space.”
The Nigerian-born talent has dropped countless mixtapes and
produced hit songs featuring ‘Some’-list artists with several hits to his
credit.
DJ Blackk Beat doubles as a hype man because of his
versatility and vocal ability both on stage and in clubs.
The DJ’s tracks and remixes, as well as his constant appearances
at international stages and music festivals, have earned him a cult following.
Since he started his own record company, he’s released over 10 compilation CDs.
He’s a master engineer, beat maker, and music video director with the Midas
touch.
He is also the contact genius for any Nigerian Artist who goes
to Turkey for shows or music production.
He has also sponsored no fewer than 20 top Nigerian artists to
Turkey for sold-out shows.
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