Featuring Tiwa Savage in my latest song, a blessing – Isaac
- nationalpilot
- Jul 17, 2015
- 3 min read
Isaac Geralds is a singer, songwriter, trained broadcaster. In an interview with MOJIRADE DURODOLA, he speaks on his career. Excerpts.
Background?
My name is Isaac Geralds, singer, songwriter, trained broadcaster! I'm the last child of a family of four and I was born July 17.
Educational background?
I have a Diploma in Mass Sommunication a Bsc in Communication and Media Studies, basic presentation graduate of FRCN Broadcasting School, also studied advertising at ITPAN, not yet married, hope to be soon!
When did you start your singing career?
I've been singing since I was about age 7, I started singing with all my siblings in church before I joined a music group and then another music group and then I got called into Project Fame and that was the journey into mainstream music industry, I still sing in church till now anyway.
Do you have any stage name?
My stage name Isaac Geralds is my name, the name sounds like a million dollars so why would I want to change it for ermmm...maybe PHAT CHYLD or when I sing on something else.
What was your experience at Project Fame Season 4?
My experience from Project Fame was a good one, it was a platform that propelled me into the mainstream music industry, I met really amazing people like Kaffy, Mummy J (Joke Jacobs) Ty mix, etc
Who was your role model at the project fame?
Role model in project fame? I did not have any but I met really good singers that challenged me.
What are you inspiring to be in the next 3years?
In the next 3 years by God's grace I will be a household name in the industry and I'll be a voice for people that need to speak and hopefully I'll have an artiste I'm pushing and mentoring as well.
What are the major challenges you face generally in the industry?
The major challenges I’m really facing are lack of support and adequate mentorship for younger artistes and the most common will be finding funds to do all the things you need to do, and then the sound in Nigeria has been streamlined and so it's assumed that if you have to be successful you need to have a particular sound
How was featuring Tiwa Savage a plus for you in the industry?
Featuring Tiwa savage was a blessing for me, she's till today one of my favourite voices in the world and I'm soooo glad she agreed to bless my record with her voice
Who is your best performing artist in Nigeria?
My best performing arts in Nigeria would be Asa, Bez, Femileye, and a couple of others, they know how to engage the crowd and carry people along asides the fact that they're really good at what they do
Are you dreaming of taking your music outside Nigeria?
Taking my music outside the Nigerian market? It is already, but then we're planning a strategic tour around the UK sometime soon
How can you describe Nigeria music?
Nigerian music is global, it's played everywhere in the world, it's safe to say in my opinion that Nigerian music is pioneering the African sound on the global stage.
Do you have any album yet?
I don't have an album out yet, I just have different singles and I'm still working in the studio, I'm of the opinion that an album has to be properly anticipated so the moment we're able to build the anticipation we will drop an album
What is your shout out to your fans out there?
I really want to thank everybody that has supported me from day1; from Project Fame to right now. I'm so grateful, may God bring your dreams to pass the way you are bringing mine to pass.
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