Biodun Adeniyi Adegeye, a.k.a P.S.A, is the son of juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, and an upcoming artiste whose musical style, Ju-Hip, is a fusion of juju and hip-hop. In this interview with DANIEL ADELEYE, he speaks on his music, source of inspiration and his relationship with his father. Excerpts
TELL us about your new album
Ju-hip style is the name of my new album coming out very soon. It’s loaded with interesting tracks. It’s a combination of juju and hip-hop tracks. It’s loaded and would be interesting and fun to listen to.
What inspired the title of the album?
The title of the album, Ju-hip was inspired by time. You know, time is everything. I never knew I could sing Yoruba music like that. But as God would have it, I did my assignment and practiced very well. If it wasn’t time, I won’t be able to come out with styles, juju and hip-hop together.
Actually, this is my second album. The first album which I released in 2014 was hip-hop all through.
So why did you transit from hip-hop to Juju?
I will say it’s a blessing. As I said earlier, I never knew I could sing in Yoruba. So it’s a gift. My dad, King Sunny Ade, is a great mentor and so also Tupac Amaru Shakur. These two great men inspired and groomed me in the music industry. My dad, King Sunny Ade, inspired me with his guitar and good messages of his music. Tupac also inspired me with his positive messages too. He got good lyrics like ‘Tear drops and close casket.’
How was your first time on set as an artiste?
It was interesting. I have been saying this repeatedly, I never knew I could either sing or rap. I was a soccer player back in those days. So seeing me as an artiste now is quite amazing.
Do you get tempted to do club songs which are common among Nigerian artistes?
I don’t get tempted. Just play what you know how to do best but always pass meaningful messages across with your music.
Have you had any collaboration?
Yes, I had collaboration with my dad in one of my juju tracks (Omo Alade), that I just shot the video. My dad was singing Esu biri biri and Motimo while I was rapping.
What does the future hold in terms of your music?
I see my career taking me to the next level and of course; a greater height in the nearest future. My kind of music, Ju-hip style, juju music and hip-hop, you get to dance to one of the two styles with good rhythm and good messages.
How would you say 2017 has treated you?
2017 has really treated me good. I just finished my juju video shoot successfully. And also coming out with a new style of music, Ju-hip. Just of recent, in October, I did a concert with my dad at Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG National Headquarters, Ebute Metta, called Freedom Dance. My new juju video is currently on Facebook and TV stations across Nigeria. People love it with good comments. So 2017 is really a great year.
How was growing up like?
My growing up was prettily good and fun. My parents were always there for me. And even now they do not abandon me. They trained me very well. My father deposited in me the good virtue of respecting elders.
How does it feel to be a son of popular and influential musician like KSA?
To me, it feels normal. I attended Sunbeam College at Shasha here in Lagos and completed my high school there in 1997 before I travelled to New York, where I had a clothing line and was also doing my music at the same time. So being a son of King Sunny Ade, it feels normal like every other child. It’s only a privilege and ordained by God to be one of his children.
King Sunny Ade used to have big appetite for beautiful women, would you also like to follow this life style?
I can only be myself, I cannot be anybody else.
At almost 39, why are you still single?
(Smiles)… It’s not yet time to settle down.
Are there not pressures from women?
There is no pressure as such, although some women do because they love my dad’s music but I’ve got my own policy.
How did your dad impact your life?
God blessed my dad a lot and in return, he has done a lot in the life of his children. He inspired me a lot; he has been always there for me. I learnt patience and respect for elders from him. He frowns a lot against being rude, and is always ready for anything. These I learnt from him.
What is the relationship among the children of your dad?
Our relationship is cordial. We got nothing but love for each other. We are all in good terms. I love them all.
If not music, what would you have done?
If I did not sing, I would have been a soccer player. I love soccer so much, I never knew I could sing or rap.