Episode 6: OOSHATIDE by OOSHA.

• Hello Oosha, nice to have you on today’s episode of Talk To Us. Let’s know you officially, what’s your name?

My name is Adegoke Habeeb.

• What inspired the name Oosha?

The name “OOSHA” (Oracle) was inspired by my journey through life, which has mostly been rough, and how I’ve managed to keep my head above water through it all with the help of the creator. It also represents the power to create music, a gift I believe I received from the supreme. It’s more like a self-realization thing.

• How long have you been into music?

I’ve been making music officially since 2015 when I was known as Bucho DeGo, with my first official single, Faaji Repete.

• It seems you’ve had a lot of experience in the field, who’s your mentor?

I’ve admired and been inspired by many different sounds growing up, ranging from Dancehall, R&B, Reggae, and Highlife music. However, I’ve never been mentored by anyone specifically. Only God!

• How have you managed to push your music so far?

I’ve been pushing my music independently since I got out of my first deal in 2017. With the help of a few good people, God has been good to me, and I’ve been blessed with friends who are always ready to show up when I need them. My debut album OOSHATIDE is currently being distributed by CNC Distro.

• Your latest project, OOSHATIDE, has a lot of crazy vibes on it. What was the creative process?

OOSHATIDE is a project meant to show people what I’ve been working on. I make music not just for myself but for everyone who cares to listen. The songs on the project are special. I’ve been able to craft these undeniable melodies by myself, with some help from the producers involved. I also recorded it myself through the entire process, so it’s really undiluted.

• Have you ever had a reason to stop music?

I’ve had bad days when I doubted the possibility of being noticed, but I’ve never really thought about giving up. Music has been a safe haven for me, so when things look rough, I resort to it. It has always been a blessing. My mother has tried to talk me out of it, but she never really understood its value, especially when there was no money coming in. The feeling of creating something meaningful and positive is true bliss.

• Who do you wish to work with in the future?

I would love to work with Burna Boy, Rema, Wizkid, Tems (though I’ve had the opportunity to create with her), Omah Lay, and many others.