Meet Teedeevee, a top International Afro-Beat musician, lyricist, composer, and performer.
In today’s episode, we chat with TeeDeeVee, an Afro-pop artist based in Lagos Nigeria. He is a Top International Afro-Beat musician, lyricist, composer, performer, and award winner of the Best upcoming artist in Africa in 2017.
Teedeevee describes Afropop as African Music combined with popular hip hop music but with a heavier beat.
Teedeevee tells us his music, and especially his latest song KORE (the mantra of Hope) is about giving people hope during this time of Covid. The continent, like all others, has been hit hard by the virus and people's lives and livelihoods have been affected and income taken away, so a song to keep people’s hope alive is what he created. In his album Adventure, Teedeevee’s music transcends into messages of love and life.
Coming from Nigeria, TeeDeeVee struggled to balance both getting his law degree and his love for creating music that tells a story. In 2021, he successfully got admitted to the bar, and in the same year, released his album.
- Teedeevee is a dynamic and versatile artist, which has led him to have a majority of global influences and collaborations reflected in his work. His international break occurred in 2019 when he produced a song with a Lebanese producer. Soon afterward, he started getting recognition from International artists from different parts of the world including Sudan, Germany, and France,
- What’s his songwriting and production process like, and what influences him? Teedeevee’s creative process starts with an idea about making a beat, collaborating with an in-house producer, then gets a melody, then the lyrics, and finally, when all those have come together, he goes to the studio to complete the process.
- His influences come from his experiences in his own life, most of them a reflection of the obstacles and challenges he and other people from the African continent go through before becoming successful.
Spotify: KORE
Connect with him on Instagram TeeDeeVee
Teedeevee’s success has come from being "stubborn" and resilient in believing that he will achieve everything he has set his mind to, in spite of the challenges he faces along the way. Through his music, he is able to encourage other people to follow their hearts’ desires.
He says, "I'm a full-time lyricist, composer, performer, and Afro-pop musician from Nigeria. I have been in the music industry for over 7 years and with vast experience, I have been able to work with several music moguls and visionaries in the music world.
"Having over 90 records, I've carved a niche for my unique lyrical prowess and creative music style which would make any service I render special.
"My music is well known for the uniqueness in my sound and lyrics. I have also got several recognitions and awards for my services over the years.
"Versatility is one of the major pivots the Teedeevee brand stands for, having recorded different styles of music ranging from Trap, Hip-hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeat, Afropop to Amapiano.
"The African vibes and traditions are what I always hope to showcase in my works and preach the Afro music through the Nick and crannies of the world."
He is also an Attorney at Law. Graduated from the prestigious Faculty of Law at the University of Ibadan. Admitted into the Largest Bar in Africa as a Barrister.
Facebook Teedeeveeofficial
Instagram: @teedeevee_
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0j6vt44wBu6rPXhBLhvqFD
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/anywhere-single/1569673155
Music tracks are copyrighted, provided by the artist, and used with permission.