Nigerian soul singer Solomon Adewole popularly know as Adol in a recent interview with OCBvibez talks about his music, growing up, challenges and achievements so far, he further revealed that he has a crush on the Kedike singer....enjoy!
OCB: How did you get the inspiration for your "Je Kan Mo" song?
God is my source of inspiration.... the day the angels brought Je kan Mo song to me I was playing soccer on playstation,"They told me God says I should Let Them Know (Je Kan Mo)
OCB: Funny you, @ d angels, So far, What can you say about listeners perspective?
Je kan Mo has been a blessing to my life just as Orin, people are inlove with the song, everywhere I go people just dey ask me for Video...imagine foe self becoming friends because of je kan mo. God's hand is in it..
OCB: Oh my God, I can't just stop laughing, you seems to be very cray....What can you call your style of music?
Afrosoul/Pop with infusion of Apala
OCB: Between you and Toni Payne...
Nothing went wrong between me & Toni Payne our contract expired, we are still close. The podcast she dropped early January she made use of my latest single Je kan Mo and she is even using one of my love song titled Omoge on her new pod cast..so nothing went wrong.
OCB: Okies, So how would you describe your experience with a Lagos-based Entertainment company, DeXploit Entertainment?
Wonderful experience I must confess, My management really trying we are both walking towards same goal "God in Charge"
OCB: It is no doubt that you have the most unique and sought after voices in the Nigerian music industry, how do you feel about your voice?
To me am just getting started, praying & working hard to get to the top. God is my voice
OCB: Hmmmmm, interesting...Achievements so far?
"Plenty tinz I don achieve but most important na Awards & My name ADOL The Music Maker" the happy singer replied in Pidgin.
OCB: How many albums do you have to your credit?
Just an album Title Orin, the album dropped 2011 march 19th.
OCB: Who are the people you look up to?
I look up to everybody that has been successful in life mostly in music industry locally & internationally.
OCB: When did you start singing?
I started singing when I was in primary school, professionally, it all started in 2008 after I won city people talent hunt.
OCB: yours is even better, lol, some artistes would say from their mothers womb....what are the challenges faced during your first single and the success afterwards?
No challenges when its comes to making music... Oluwa made it easy everyday, but major challenges are the financial part because I am from an average family not rich
nor poor.
OCB: Collaboration with other known artistes? share your experience and tell us the names of the people you have worked with and still planning to work with...
I have worked with Kunle Ayo, MI, Olamide, fragrance, Dencia, Ruggedman & many acts.
OCB: What's your take about Nigerian Music Industry?
We are getting bigger, I am happy I'm part of this era
OCB: Nudity in musical videos, what do you have to say?
No comment
OCB: *lipsareSealed* What does it take to sing?
You most be very Disciplined!
Singing isn't just about you talking about "alomo"
OCB: lol, really? So What is music, define it Adolically...
Music is a light, it lightens up the dark part in a man's life, I am music, music is me, its reflect me, music na my mirror
OCB: Nice one, who is Adol, real names?
Solomon Adewole Popularly known as Adol, born May 19th in lagos Nigeria.
OCB: More about you....
I am from Adewole's family of Kwara State Ilorin I'm from a Muslim background also a polygamous family I am the 5th from my mum's side and I grew up in lagos NIG
OCB: Educational background...
I attended Ogunmade nursery & primary school in Mushin, Yewa primary school in Ota Orile Agege, Oyewole state high school, Mulero, Iyana Ipaja, Baddestay comprehensive high school, Old Akute road and I am having an online music program.
OCB: Relationship status?
Occupied by Music
OCB: So you don't have plans for marriage?
Married to Music already!
OCB: How do you handle your female fans??
I handle them with care, you know now, female are very fragile, I always make sure they have something to go home with e.g take way
OCB: Hehehe, Craziest thing a fan has ever done to you?
A lady walked straight to me and she gave me a very very bad kiss
OCB: Celebrity crush?
Chidinma Miss Kedike
OCB: Aside music, what other area are you into?
Music is all I do nothing else
OCB: Most respected music producer?
Locally Don Jazzy, internationally, Timbaland
OCB: What are you currently working on?
Currently lots of project @ hand, as you know my new single just dropped this year jan 6th... title Je kan Mo, we are working on the promo, video & also doing some new recording.....
OCB: Working on your own record label??
Not yet, my concentration is more on music for now, want to get bigger bigger bigger before working on my own record company
OCB: that's nice.....Most memorable event/day?
The day I own citypeople talent hunt in 2008
OCB: How do you unwind?
I unwind by watching movies romantic movies or Epic & I also do clubbing too
OCB: Define fashion, Adolically..
In some way fashion helps us to show who we are and depict our personality in terms of visual information.
OCB: What can you not be caught dead wearing?
Ladies wear
OCB: Why?
Because am not "GAY"
OCB: Best vacation spot?
My best vacation spot is cinema
OCB: Favourite Designer?
I Love Gucci
OCB: Describe yourself in 5 words
Fair, vulnerable, respectful (in real life, not here), creative, hopeful.
OCB: Shout out to your fans
Shout to all my fans all around the world, I appreciate you guys, your love & supports towards my music keeps me progressing.....I love u guys
OCB: Contact details...
I can be reached on twitter @adolorin, adolfanpage on facebook, @adolorin on instagram.
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