Ajogwu Boluwatife Vincent popularly and professionally known as Major AJ is an Afro-Fusion Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He was born on the 8th of April and hails from Okpokwu Local government in Benue State. He spent most of his early years in Kainji town (Niger State), Ijebu land, Ilorin and Lagos city. His love for music started from an early age through his church choir and listening to Hip-hop and Afrobeats. However, he could not pursue music professionally until 2019 when he was done with school.
As the only child, he grew up following his Mother and Grand-mother for rehearsals in church which birthed his love for music. He attended University of Ilorin where he studied Computer Science and as time went on, he fell in love with HipHop Genre and listened to the likes of Lil Wayne, Ice Prince, Choc Boys and so many others which garnered his love for Rap Music and he ventured into rapping.
He has headlined various shows while in school ranging from Dremo Campus Tour Unilorin, Trybe Ark Fest, Ilorin Walk on Water Fashion Show and lots more. In March 2019, Major AJ dropped his hit single “One Take” then went ahead and released a couple of other great singles. Major AJ’s sound is rooted in authority as his father was a soldier before he passed. He makes sure that his fathers legacy lived on through his sound.
Major AJ’s music has earned him various accolades back in school and around him including Unilorin Hype Next Rated and Artist of the year, Kwars Outstanding Youths Award, Henessy VS Class Lagos Finalist 2018 just to mention a few. Everything Major AJ has done with his music is just a tip of the Iceberg of what he set out to do with his sound in coming years.
HIS GENRE OF MUSIC
Major AJ, a fast rising Nigerian Afro pop artist is set to take the music industry by a storm and use his music to conquer so many regions introducing these regions to the beautiful sound of his Afro pop Genre which is a mixture of different sounds rooted in Afro-beats. For his forthcoming release his project “Retroverse” is a fusion of sounds from the 70s and modern day Afro-beats.
His first official single “One Take” dropped 21st of March 2019 but he has however dropped various covers to numerous musical artists songs and ever since then, he has dropped other singles including “Booty Bounce”, “Miami” in October and December 2019 respectively. He has dropped more singles such as “Terminator”, which was produced by Grammy award winning producer Telz and “Original Love” Produced by Grammy winning producer Leriq.
Major AJ has surpassed 50,000 total streams on all digital platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack). His 2020 radio rounds featured prestigious Nigerian Radio stations such as CityFM, CoolFM, hOTFM & Wazobia FM where he talked about his music and forthcoming projects. He signed an artist Recoroding deal with Nigeria’s leading Record label Chocolate City Music in a bid to get his music across boarders.
He is set to release his debut project under Chocolate City titled “RETROVERSE”, an EP with influences from the 70’s encompassing retro and disco sounds. This 5 track EP is purported to be a starting point for Major AJ in the entertainment industry having achieved so much prior to this project.
Chocolate City’s MAJOR AJ Releases Retro-themed Debut Project Titled “Retroverse”.
Retroverse is collection of rare African funk & disco-inspired moments in 5-tracks. This project gives an insight into the mind of Major AJ as he easily conveys his emotions in a very relatable way with strong penmanship. Kicking off the EP is “Afrodisco” a feel good and catchy song that talks about a toxic relationship with a woman he deeply cares for.
On this song, Dunnie includes the warm gentle keys and passionate drums to compliment AJ’s clean and sonic vocals. “Mr Lover’’ follows with a hard funk-disco themed vibe that throws you back to Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough”, and moves you to an early 90’s bounce and back.
There is incredible dynamism. When you think you have a hang of the music and the melody, it switches very quickly to something else that makes you want to dance. Mr Lover tells the story of the reckless abandonment that comes with new love. The highlight of the project is the third track, “Taboo”. Inspired by the story line in the classic “Thriller” Major AJ talks about a dark, mysterious and dangerous girl that is intoxicating yet irresistible.
He borrows from local folklore about the beautiful “Emere” but he is still attracted to her and leans into her seduction. It is a heavy bop that keeps you on your feet. In “Ominirascal”, the only record produced by Steph, Major AJ leans heavily into the original Afrobeat sound with the shakers, konga, and the undiluted soprano female vocals that is common in most Fela Kuti songs. He takes us through his efforts to woo the typical strong Yoruba woman.
He is clearly loving the challenge saying he is up to the task. Closing the EP is “Superstar” an emotional and reflective offering touching on Major’s journey from Kainji town in Niger State in the Northern part of Nigeria. He speaks of the prophecy of rising to superstardom and how he has navigated various disappointments including the death of his father. He uses his experience to inspire others who may be in a similar position to keep dreaming.
The “Retroverse” EP is a transverse display of a distinct sound created by Major AJ and interpreted perfectly by Dunnie, the producer of the new sound. The musical direction is unique, intentional and authentic. It is definitely one that people will talk about for a very long time.
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