The Retroverse is an alternate dimension for Afrobeats it is just a world I coined in my creative space. You titled the EP Retroverse, what does it mean? I feel really thankful that my music is finally out there.

As a creative, when you work on a project for a while, you want to get to a point where you want to share it with the world. With his debut EP dubbed, Retroverse, making the rounds, Major AJ has begun building a cult following, and is poised to become a leading sound of his generation. From having to save for six months to afford his first recording, to choosing a name that honours his late father, the 24-year-old musician shares his intricately intentional and interesting journey, including the backstories behind his love and life themed EP, as well as his plans for the future, in this heartfelt conversation with Guardian Music. His music style, an eclectic blend of Electronic Funk, Pop and RnB, takes listeners back to the golden era of the ‘80s, when the Steve Monites, Fela Kuti, and William Onyeabors of this world flourished with their distinct sounds of escapism. And for Major AJ, the latest Chocolate City signee, this journey up the ladder of fame has been a long time coming.īorn Boluwatife Vincent Ajogwu, Major AJ is one of the most vibrant of voices veering into the Nigerian music scene, especially at this time when the industry is tilting towards an RnB/Pop monotony. As our eyes met mine over the virtual chat, one could see the glint of excitement in his eyes it was the usual thrill with emerging stars excited by the adventures of their come-up.

As our eyes met mine over the virtual chat, one could see the glint of excitement in his eyes it was the usual thrill with emerging stars excited by the adventures of their come-up.Ĭircling around town in a saloon car, his mind drifted far away from the flurry of cars that fleeted past him. Circling around town in a saloon car, his mind drifted far away from the flurry of cars that fleeted past him.

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