The Guardian (Nigeria)

Realknme Releases Loneliness Inspired Single, Call On Me

- By Eniola Daniel

FOLLOWINGT­HE success recorded on his first single, Kele, which he released on June 29, 2022, Afrofusion artiste, Obakoro Kelvin, known as Realknme, has released a new single, titled, Call on Me. The graduate of Electrical Electronic Engineerin­g from the Federal Polytechni­c, Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State began his music career in 2004 as a songwriter and singer, his passion for good sound made him venture into music production and sound engineerin­g where he met Music Monster in 2010 who introduced him to fulltime music production.

Benin City, Edo State- based artiste said his life turned around for good when he was mentored by Nigerian super producer Tee YMIX in Abuja during his sojourn into sound engineerin­g.

In his words: “I have co- produced projects for Lyta, Erigga and others. I have always been in the music scene, not just as a music producer, and sound engineer but also as an all- round entertaine­r. Apart from being a music producer and sound engineer, I’m also a

Hype MC. To me, music is life.

Speaking on the inspiratio­n behind his latest single, Call On Mewhich he featured Phur, he said: “Call On Me was inspired by true stories of loneliness which a lot of people go through today. “I am reaching out to the beautiful women out there that no matter what, I’ll be there for them as long as they call on me.

On what makes him unique, he said: “My style, sound. My heart for good sound is Different and that is the secret to my mixing and Mastering.

On his future plans, he said: “More good sounds will be dropping. I have a single on the way and also an EP in the works. In his advice to up- and- coming artistes, he said: “For those who are coming into the music business, they have to work on their sound first. Get the right production quality and songwritin­g. Also, get a team that supports the dream and understand­s how to navigate the waters. They need to stop thinking of the money in side music, focus in getting better with their music and be consistent.

“I create my music sounds and also write my lyrics. When I get to feature anyone just like in Call On Me with Phur, we do the writing together as it brings the best out of the creative process.

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