Lagos-based rapper, singer and songwriter, Eminel, has announced July 12, 2024 as the release date for his forthcoming project. This album is titled ‘Microphone Champion.’
It comes more than a year after the release of his ‘Risen Above Snakes,’ EP. This new album is expected to be released under Tentoes Steady Grinding.
According to him: “The direction for this EP was inspired by Skepta, he is a role model. I used to listen to a lot of his music, you know, naming the album ‘Microphone Champion’, was inspired by him also. It reflects in my style of making music because I am an MC, I tell stories in my music too. And that’s what an MC does.
“That’s why I titled the album “Microphone Champion’. Every track on the album tends to tell a story as long as the listener takes their time to listen to it. My music is so simple to listen to, it is not filled with ambiguous lyrics, I tend to use what people can understand.
“Every track there is sequentially arranged, from tracks like ‘Chase’, ‘Big up my chest’, they are all telling my story, and my struggle. Microphone is what God have given me to use to pass my message, I do it, I own it, and that why I called myself the Microphone Champion.
“I feel like I am the missing link in the music industry, and I know I have what it takes to be the next global superstar out of Africa, crossing across almost all genres if not all.
“I am the one they’re waiting for. The industry needs me to take it above sky level. And that’s what I’ll do. I know It’s not gonna be an easy one and it definitely can’t happen overnight, but you know how life goes, living isn’t easy, and just like my elders always tell me – ‘great things takes time.’
“Also, I want this project to serve as an inspiration to my listeners out there. You can do anything you put your mind to as long as it’s your passion. Strive for a better life above average. Use whatever gift God has given to you to elevate yourself and your generation.”
Artistes like Nasteeysg, Chris Jay, Ceetu Lb, Scotty Trill, are featured as guests on the project.
On May 10, 2024 released ‘Chase’, the rapper introduces listeners to the album in which he rides on it’s like a AfroLatino sound to score up a potential hit. With a sing along back singer, Eminel raps about his journey, the struggle, the aspiration to meet Skepta and more. ‘Chase’, serves as the lead single to ‘Microphone Champion’.
He has also launched his clothing line (streetwear fashion) which he called Tentoes Steady Grinding.inc. According to the rapper, the new clothing line was inspired “I have always been the guy to work for everything I get, struggle, hustle, always on the road, make money, live a better life. I have been inspired by my parents. We have always been on our toes steady grinding even till now. So, it the everyday struggle in Nigeria, everybody is on their toes.”
Eminel fans can follow him on his Instagram handle: Eminelichiban_ and X (formerly Twitter) Eminelichiban.
