His is one song that has refused to leave the chart since it debuted; its stay is perhaps a proof of its message- Originality. Chibuzor Oji is an interviewer’s delight any day any time.
He is not one of those stars with false airs and fictitious busy schedules. Although he let many down with the quality of video he shot for the street anthem; Originality, the song has stayed strong.
Here, he tells the secret ingredients to writing a hit song; giving humbling revelations that make one marvel at the process of arriving at a hit. Its Faze for your reading pleasure.
How’s the album ‘Originality’ fairing in the market?
It’s doing well, we thank God. I’ve been to other places around apart from Lagos and I’ve seen the crowd response which is really high. I’ve seen it (the album) with people and heard it from people’s mouths. When I got to perform at any show, I see people sing along and many times I have had the crowd request for the song, so it shows that the song has moved and I thank God. It’s not my making, it’s God’s making.
Faze... I don’t play my songs to my musician friends because they’ll always give me problems and some of them might want to condemn me.About how many units have you pushed so far?
It’s still selling so I can’t specify. I just know it’s gone far at least to an extent. As I’m talking right now, it’s probably selling so I can’t specify.
What do you think is in the track, Originality that attracts people to it?
Basically I think it’s because it’s different from other songs. Then probably because of the honours I gave to people that have been there right from time before we came in and the so many other people we respect
Why did you decide to devote a track to honouring people?
No matter how big we are today, we obviously have learnt from these people in one way or the other. They need to be honoured believing that one day we shall be honoured too.
And how did you come about the track in itself?
I have always written my songs in all my albums and many times I try to write around something unique. Initially, it’s a rhythm and, I just let it go. Originality was the last song that was written in that album. I had written other songs but I wasn’t satisfied. I knew I needed a smash hit song that will sell this image- Chibuzor Oji, aka Faze especially because people know me to be that kind of person so I had to wait until the song (Originality) came.
Did you know it was going to be a hit when you were writing it?
Yes, I did. I will not lie about that. I knew it was going to be a hit.
How did you know?
It’s because its different. It’s not what you’ve seen in history. Just like when ‘Tattoo girls’ came out, people don’t write about them. It’s not the everyday ‘I love you’, ‘Let me hold you’ songs and that’s the thing.
Do you just rely on your own instincts when recording a song?
I don’t do it myself. I play it for other people to listen to and I see their reaction. When I see that people’s reaction are not positive enough, I go back to work on it. Funny enough, I don’t play my songs to my musician friends because they’ll always give me problems and some of them might want to condemn me. I’d rather play it to those who are going to buy it- my fans. I just gather a couple of people and say ‘guys listen to this’ and I watch out for their reactions.
Are there other videos we should look out for?
Yeah. Videos like, Tattoo girl (remix) with Saucekid, Playball, Spend My Money and Story of my Life.
How long did it take you to write Originality?
One day. I recorded and mixed it same day too. It was the mixing that took me a while because I had to go to a guy called ‘Indomix’ who did the final mixing and it was perfect.
Is it that it doesn’t take so much time to come up with a hit song?
Not exactly. Some hit songs can take a whole while, while some will just come like that. It depends on your mood at that period.
What’s your secret to staying on top of the game?
God. That’s the word because I’ve seen a lot of songs that people really like when they hear it but when you put it on the airwaves, it doesn’t work out. So I believe it’s just favour from God on my own side that makes my music work out.
Song Title: Originality
Artiste: Chibuzor Oji aka Faze
Album title: Originality
Intro
Khaki no be leather - Originality
Na we own the society - I get ability
Na we be VIP - Promoting peace and tranquillity
U no e no be lie (4ce)
Verse 1
I’m making all the cheddar, People eye dey redder
Since khaki turn to agbada, People know me wella
If you no know me brother, I no like wahala
I’m a cool headed guy, I no like kasala
If you want know me better, Go wake Baba Fela
I done dey since the time of Nelson Mandela
Ask Sanjo Stella, Fashola and Bola
You go see say na true I dey yarn you wella
Chorus
Verse 2
I dey since Saro Wiwa, Murtala, Gowon, Dele Giwa,
Soyinka, MKO Abiola, Shagari, Awolowo, Oduduwa
mo ti wa tipe, Just to tell you how far
Tafawa Balewa, Herbert Macaulay, Ahmadu Bello, Jaja of Opobo,
Tai Solarin, Princess Moremi, what of me
Una go halla my name one day o
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3
Ras Kimono, Onyeka Onwenu,I.K. Dairo, Osadebe
Sir Victor Uwaifo, Orlando Owoh o
Junior and Pretty, Blakkie, Christy Essien Igbokwe o
Chris Okotie o, Mike Okri, Sunny Ade, Alex O o
Majek Fashek o, Evi Edna Ogoli, Charlie boy
Ebenezer Obey, Oliver De Coque, Bright Chimezie
Baba Fela o, Sunny Okosun, Eddie Okonta, Lucky Dube
Felix Liberty, Dan Maraya Jos
Brenda Fassie, respect to Bob Marley
One day, One day
Una go halla my name o
Faze faze faze (till fade)
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