Ajewole Israel popularly known as DJ Eden is a multi-award winning DJ. Last Sunday, he launched his maiden new track titled ‘Mashomi’. IDRIS OLAWOYIN brings excerpts of their interaction, where he revealed peculiarities about the new track.
Speaking on why he diversified into singing, he said, “this is my 17th year in the entertainment industry. There is no form of event that I have not handled. Music to me is hereditary, all the children my father gave birth to including my father himself, are good singers.
The truth is that even while am gigging at event spinning, something always comes to my mind that this is temporary, music is your way. Meanwhile, the type of musical inspiration that always comes to my mind is much more relating to gospel. Though I am a chorister in my church. Lately, I begin to hear that calling that the set time has come. You just must start the musical journey. But, where do I start from? it tells me to start from anywhere the heavens will support you. So, I obey and here I am”.
Speaking on the message in the new track, he said , “Mashomi” is a Yoruba words which means “protect me.” safety comes in our nearest to God and not in distance to our enemies. At this present time where insecurity and fear of the unknown has dominated the world, we need to seek refuge and safety from God. And one of the ways to do that is through music. Music allows you draw the attention of God and communicate with him. Thus, by so doing you ask for His protection in all the mysteries the world is facing now. With this song “Mashomi” you will align with the divine forces and be rest assure you are protected by faith”.
On whether he is no longer into DJ’s business, he revealed that, “I have been in this profession for more than a decade so I can’t just jettison it. Even before this day, you just can’t find me in any event gigging. I am reserved and classy. Everything I do, there is always this touch of professionalism. And that is what I will still maintain. I will be going to events but it will be selective. Now I am giving music part of me and very soon the world will know the kind of creativity embedded in me. Music to me is hereditary”.
Looking forward, he said, “In the next five years I will have been on top of the game. Impacting life, inspiring people and motivating souls. I don’t just want to do music. I want to do music that will be evergreen, captivating, motivating, soul winning and of course entertaining my audience too. Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace and abolishing strife. I will be spreading the gospel. In the next five years I will be having beautiful musics that will be spirit filled”.
On his advice to the youth, he said, “My sincere advice to the youth is to be themselves. Don’t be afraid to start all over again, be prepared to take risk. Be ready to explore. Proverb 18:16 says, “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. Believe in yourself even if no one believes in your hustle. Practise and perfect your craft and you will dine with kings”.
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