"He's kind of like musical archaeologists, bringing melodies and
rhythms from different parts of the world together to create something which is
modern," says CEO of Discman Musicbox Chris Victor. "It's like an
urban musical travelogue....and I think as citizens of the world and in a sense
as musical ambassadors for Nigeria, we must always strive to study the
languages, customs, and histories of other countries. I have spent a lot of
time studying different music genre from different parts of the world, and
therefore have the opportunity to demonstrate that Nigerians are indeed serious
about engaging in a dialogue with the rest of the world." Gopep.
"One of my goals is to make music which has broad appeal to people, no
matter who they are or where they come from. I play the same set of music
wherever we go, whether it's in a small farming community in Ogun State Nigeria
or in France or South Africa or with a symphony orchestra. Music should be like
a wonderful dinner party. I don't want to always sit next to people who share
my opinions. I think each of us wants a hugely diverse tapestry of influences
in our lives. That's what makes life much more interesting. Every day becomes
an adventure."
"My hope is that am creating exquisite musical wallpaper which can be
turned up or down, and played on almost any occasion, from background music to
a God's affair to vacuuming around the house," Gopep says. "I think
my music allows people to dance and sing again with its beautiful melodies and
beautiful lyrics. It is entirely consecrated and expresses hope and eternal
optimism, all the while recognizing that there is a great amount of sadness in
the world."
Downlaod songs by Gopep on iTunes at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gopep/id750325825
Downlaod songs by Gopep on iTunes at
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gopep/id750325825
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