Minjin Lawanson Adewale Junior is a multi talented musician.
A fast rising act in the Nigerian Music industry, Minjin is also model, song writer and performer, he has endeared himself to millions of people all over Nigeria and Africa through his music.
True Creativity they say extends beyond the box; Minjin has surely proven that fact over and over again. He isn't just prolific when it concerns writing music and performing those lines with beats and rhythm but can translate those lyrics, beats, rhythm and movement into a visual art.
Again, Minjin does not just leave it there, as he goes so much as bringing those visual arts into life. Minjin has contributed to the most companies gaining market grounds by using his charm as a model to sell their products.
Presently signed to Nigeria's biggest record label, Kennis Music, Minjin is a work in progress. a force that the Nigerian music presently can't do without...
I recently caught up with Minjin in a heart-to-heart chat...
I must say it was indeed an eye opener..and as usual, it was exclusive...
READ THE FUL INTERVIEW BELOW...
What is your origin?
i hail from oyo state but was born in idiroko lagos and brought up in Lagos
i hail from oyo state but was born in idiroko lagos and brought up in Lagos
Which record label do you belong to?
I belong to kennis music
When did you start music?
I started singing when I was 15. Started off as a dancer
Were you inspired by any particular artiste?
i was inspired by Michael Jackson, James blunt, dido, usher, 2face, psquare
Yeah we can succeed and opportunity is open now that most foreign artistes want to collabo with naija artistes; a typical example is dbanj. Once u have good material I mean good songs you good to go.
What else do you do aside music?
I paint, and model
I aspire to become a producer which I’m working on right now as well as an art veteran
my challenge is that its really hard in the industry now and 2 disseminate your song is just one thing, another is getting them to play it; some of this DJ’s collect your CD and won’t even listen coz they play already known artistes and careless about u as well as on air personalities but I understand that its something u have to go through
What’s the most challenging or hardest collaboration job you ever did?
none for now
Who is your favourite artiste?
Michael Jackson, 2face Idibia
What's a routine day for you like?
I wake up, I pray, workout, voice exercise, dance rehearsals
Well my days are always busy and stressful interviews and studio sessions
What’s your favourite African food?
iyan and egusi soup
I hope and pray to win the prestigious MTV Base Award, Kora and finally the Grammy before I hit 30.
Favourite designers:
Louis button and Gucci
Trendiest fashion tip:
Match the right colors plsss
Suits or African wear:
Bespoke
Boxers Shorts or briefs:
Any
Cufflinks or buttons:
Buttons
Tie
Leather watch or metallic watch:
Both
Shoes or sandals:
Shoes
Roll-on deodorant or spray:
Anything for men don’t have preferences
Razor or shaving machine:
Shaving machine
Tattoo
Skinny jeans or baggy:
Skinny jeans
African beads
Favourite colour of cloths:
Purple black and blue
Favourite perfume:
Any nice one