The Nigerian rock scene has been an empty hallway for a long time now with only few artists worthy enough to grace the walls, most of this artists didn't give a care to the genre tho, they were placed by rock fans in a desperate attempt to build a foundation, these artists where selected based on uniques of appearance, sound and lyrical content.
Slowly the genre has gained a voice, not loud enough but a voice however thanks to some courageous artists, I'll take a minute to review these artists using one of their tracks
Clay
When i first heard clay's Anwuli in 2011 the first thing that came to my mind was Dolores
O'Riordan of the 90's band The Cranberries, this chic had a set of vocals like her, then i saw her appearance she had the look,
This Pop Rock artist is by name Bianca Okorocha, she started in 2009 when she met producer ColdFlames , she hasn't looked back since then, she would perform at the Jack Daniels Concert next month
Her track Lemmaya (Look Into My Eyes) is a favourite to Nigerian rock fans her perfect blend of ibo into the genre is something
"My Heart Dey Beat Like Say I go die..... Lemmany" , she has videos for "Lemanya" and "Ogadisimma"
She is wonderful to be around her cover and mash up of jailer / save tonight is another piece to behold
@clayrocksu
clayrocksu.com
Alexander Esan
Alex was the lead singer of the band DISCONNECT (NEO) the band that brought us "Nepa Bring The Light" and "Disconnect" , every Nigerian rock fan has a history with this band, they are the genesis,
The band since disbanded with Alex pursing a solo career and also writer/back up vocal Mario xtreme doing his own thing.
Alex sings under Comfort Recordz with manager Dr John Oamen, he sights Avril Lavigne, Cold Play, Aero Smith, 3doors down and Michael Bubble as inspiration. His single "Its In The Way" is worth every MB, the counter tenor singer also inputs the Nigerian Pidgin in his lyrics bringing rock home
"Shebi Shebi you are the one for me"
The alternative rock singer has a video for the above named single
@alexanderesan
www.reverbnation.com/alexanderesan?mobile_redirection=disabled
Ese Peter
This dude has a strong set of tenor vocals that would catch your attention
He has quite a number of singles to his credit but the track "Omote" has a wonderful feel to it and a personal favourite , the songs talk about him giving all he has for a girl (Omote)
The guitar playing song writer hails from delta state and is signed to zodiac killer records .
I do admire his writing skills, the track "Omote" falls in the soft rock and paino rock genre,.
@Esepeters
www.reverbnation.com/esetexasvatopunk?mobile_redirection=disabled
Suyi Davies
Although his genre isn't quite defined as the only track i have of him is his cover of the Abba classical which is made to sound like the piano rock genre
He was born Osasuyi Okungbowa is a graduate of Geotechnical Engineering.
The tenor II singer has massive control of his cords which can be seen/heard in this cover of the track, i really hope to hear from him soon
@IAmSuyiDavies.
