Upcoming musician, Excel Ozoemelam, known as Bizzy E who released his first official single, “LV Bag,” in August, is set to debut his album, Mi2Me.

The album which would be released on October 25, is a fusion of all the music styles Bizzy E listened to growing up, and his current mission is to blend these sounds together to create a new sound unique to him.

For Bizzy E, growing up in Nigeria shaped his worldview. “Growing up in Nigeria was a wild experience for me. I got to learn the complex mentality and talent Nigeria is blessed with. After the little experience I’ve had, I can truly say we are the African giants.

“Nigeria has always been a country marked by eras. The highlife and juju era was pioneered and shaped by blending jazz, funk, and Afrobeat, an era dominated by legendary figures like Chief Ebenezer Obey, Bobby Benson, and Victor Olaiya. Then came the era that slightly changed the trajectory of the Nigerian music industry the Afro revolution led by Fela Kuti and juju led by King Sunny Ade. This was followed by the emergence of hip hop and the current ascendance of Afrobeat on the world stage,” he said.

Bizzy E said that his early introductions to music in his formative years made him love music, adding that he played piano at 13 as he was in the church choir.
On the diverse range of music, he said, “I
have listened to a lot of records, and I feel deeply that there is a position no mainstream Nigerian artist has fully occupied yet, and I am coming to take that spot! At first, you might not understand my music, but I promise, give it time. I’ll grow on you.”

According to him, he was mostly a pianist when he first got to Ukraine to get a diploma in medicine, but over time his interest in music grew. Meeting with music producers made him curious and start paying attention to how music was produced, arranged, and the process of making music.

“But I didn’t just want to start, because I needed to know my why and leverage. And instantly, it occurred to me that my leverage could be having my own sound and style of music,” he said.

He said plans to release his first album started in 2021, but was delayed due to the need to find the right people to collaborate with that could match his style and complement him.

So, I saw an opportunity to build my own team, dedicated to producing my music in the most refined way. It does something to you mentally when you have to do hard things by yourself; you grow as a person,” he added.