Michael Olatuja
9th Annual R&B Album Winner
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Genre: R&B
Backdrop / ObliqSound
HOMEBASE/COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NYC, USA
ALBUM NOMINATED: Speak
WHERE WAS ALBUM RECORDED? UK/ USA
WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC AVAILABLE? In stores & online.
WHICH GENRES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC? R&B/World music/Jazz
IS THERE A THEME TO THE ALBUM? Hope and inspiration.
WHAT UNUSUAL INSTRUMENTS OR TECHNIQUES DID YOU USE ON THIS ALBUM? Talking drum.
DID FANS HELP FUND THIS PROJECT? No.
WHO IS SITTING IN YOUR AUDIENCE: All ages.
WHAT MAKES YOUR FANS UNIQUE? They like a variety of styles
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PLAY? Paris, London, NYC
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE? Doing CD release concerts in America & Europe.
WHAT’S IN THE WORKS FOR 2010? We are recording our second album.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE: THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IS… Saturated with a lot of artists. But, there will always be room for good music.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? Making a living doing what you love. Impacting people’s live in a positive way.
WHAT’S ON YOUR IPOD THAT WOULD SURPRISE YOUR FANS? Brazilian music.
NAME SOME ARTISTS YOU CHAMPIONING: Alicia Olatuja
For live video & upcoming shows visit: myspace.com/olatuja