My music addresses issues in society – VaB

For fast-rising music star, Victor Abbey Blessed, professionally known as VaB, delving into singing is to address important issues in society and also spread joy among people. The Chrome Entertainment signee disclosed this during the unveiling of his Extensive Playlist (EP), titled, Surprise You, on Friday, August 23.

According to the talented songwriter cum producer from the Degema area of Rivers State, his music equally strives to inspire and give hope to young people facing challenges across the globe.

Made up of six tracks, including Close Eye, Portable, Shake Am, Diego, Raise Am, and Grind, the new body of work took off from where VaB’s debut song, titled, Jeje, left things in 2023. A mid-temple Afrobeats track with a strong R&B fusion, Jeje’s captivating video made the song a continued hit among music lovers.

Speaking on what inspired the six songs on his EP, the Rivers State University graduate, who idolised legendary stars such as Fela, Timaya, and Wizkid, with inspiration from Mali music as well while growing up, said that the desire to deliver quality sound and contribute towards the growth of the Nigerian music industry has been a driving force.

He said, “my music goes beyond entertaining listeners to addressing major issues in society, especially in a place like Nigeria where people face challenges of all kinds on a daily basis. As much as my sound spreads joy among the people, it also touches on important issues affecting them in order to offer hope and inspiration to those who may feel weighed down by different situations.

“My new body of work with all six tracks is distinct in message and effect on listeners. Apart from showcasing my talent as an artiste through each song, my EP is a testament to the fact that great music resides in Port Harcourt, where I am based, and we are always ready to share it with the world.

“My dream is to put Nigerian music on the global map like never previously seen before. In collaboration with the management of Chrome Entertainment, I am working hard every day to improve on my craft and take my place among the very best in the industry,” VaB added.

Since its release, the EP has received widespread acceptance among music lovers, with downloads across various streaming platforms racking up numbers by the minute.