Music producers are rarely known. Even with the evolution of music and the current social media revolution, they still come last in the food chain. They are always in the background with the artistes taking the shine. These days, there have been some outliers, names like Dr. Dre, Don Jazzy, Sarz and more pop up, these are producers who have made their mark in the industry. They have always been able to match this with their media exposure, while the work is good, they have been able to tell their story in a way.
In the gospel industry, one such fellow who possesses this trait is EeZee Tee. Real name Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, beyond being the founder of EeZee Tee Concept, he is also a singer, music producer and a reputable A&R. He shines bright when he produces music for artiste. From Mercy Chinwo, to Dammy Israel and more, the list goes on. EeZee Tee’s impeccable hand has touched their music, a lot of them have turned gold, they became monster hits across the world.
One of such songs that resonated with me is titled “Fragrance,” by Esther Oji featuring GGTQ All Stars. Esther Oji is one of the new additions to EeZee Tee Concept, the track which was released on December 1, 2023 remains the most streamed track of the artiste. Beyond being the music producer, EeZee Tee also serves as the song composer.
Lyrically, “Fragrance,” is a celebration of God’s blessings, protection and love. With the help of GGTQ All Stars, the message gets uplifted, they serve as the back up on this song. The backup singer’s impact became more prominent in the last one minute of the song, this time around, the instrumental was sparse, this way, the vocals became prominent. Cuts from this part are scattered on Tiktok, it has become the background for Facebook Reel, YouTube short videos and more.
The beginning of this track transports you to a cinema setting, the pristine drum, roll on, in a sequential order. The kicks, baseline , all collide on this track. Even before the vocal of the artiste comes up, the listeners are already prepared for a good time. It is brilliantly put. Too many great things are inserted into this song.
When you listen to this song, it reminds you of epic movies. It gives you that feeling, and this can be tied down to how the production is beautifully put together. A lot of research must have gone into curating the instrumental.
EeZee Tee scarcely needs to prove any point, his name in legendary producer list is already guaranteed, however this track is another testament to how awesome he can be.
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