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Creator : Olumide (o-loo-me-day)

It was warm afternoon on the cusp of summer when The Click caught the sunset with another Creator out here sharing his craft and spreading the messages of his journey with the public. Unlike, other artists that are ready to make their dash away from the humble neighborhoods that they came from to bigger and better cities, Olumide stays grounded in who he is and where he’s from. The 25 year old Nigerian-American rapper is the first to represent his hometown of Riverdale, MD in order to uplift his community.

“I represent hip hop, I represent youth, and I represent me”

Ironically enough, music was not an expected career route for the talented rapper. At his middle school a music teacher by the name of Mr. McPherson was the one that introduced a teen Olumide to the craft. He taught him how to read and write notes, how to record audio, and made him see music as just more than sound. By 2011 Olumide was still writing and creating music as a hobby until some select friends got a good listen to his work and inspired him to share more of his work. At that point he knew to not let his good talents go to waste and decided to use his talents as a musician to help propel him forward.

Olumide has no desire to make music for popularity sake. Instead, he makes sure that the content he creates is always authentic to who he is and what he knows. He focuses on the messages, concepts, and a feeling that his audience can grasp and relate to when ever they hit play.

An example of this authenticity can be seen in his video released back in May for his song ‘No Pain’ off of his Two-Five mixtape. The visuals were shot by him and his crew as an impromptu video for the track while he was recovering after getting an emergency appendix surgery. Instead of showing off flashing diamonds and designer wear he brandishes his hospital wrist band and the IV’s stuck in his hands. He mouths his lyrics as he lays bedridden in around the blue spotted white hospital gown, while the camera zooms in on the pain chart hung in his room. The imagery of this experience truly intensifies the meaning behind the song itself, as well as, let you know that his point is for you to hear to connect with his message and not admire him for what he has.

Aside from his solo work, Olumide has established himself in groups like PGN Collective and Passdaaux along side friends and fellow artist Grxzzly, Tenski, and Young Sweet James. Together they host performances D.C to showcase both the buzzing popular artist with those of the underground from the DMV so that they all can get equal exposure and support.

“Even if it’s taking a while you’re still going up”

True success does not happen overnight. Although Olumide is not exactly where he wants to be with his career at the moment, he remains optimistic because he watches himself rolling forward. He is motivated by the feedback (good or bad) that he receives from listeners so that he can continue to grow himself in to a better Creator.

3 Words

In three words Olumide described himself as a Creator to be honest, understanding, and confident. The main purpose of his music is to have it last through the ages so the best way to do that is by making sure that the sounds make an impact. He does not believe that by manufacturing a false identity will take him to the top. Instead, he chooses to express himself in the most truthful way possible. Olumide knows that he cannot be anyone else but himself. While being honest with himself he can be honest with others making him more enduring as an artist. When it comes to a topic Olumide tries to see all sides to articulate that perspective. Yet with all that being said, in order to create this specific vibe in his music he has to have a clear understanding, respect, and love for himself because “who gonna love you better than you ”?

“As you grow [as an artist] you’ll always change, you have to change”

Olumide does not put himself in one box. He sees himself to be an all-around Creator and businessman. With getting older change is bound to happen that will inevitably transfer into his art. If he only stayed at the same level he can never reach his full potential! Olumide has no plans on remaining in the same spot for too long. He keeps his eyes focused on the goal of achieving real success whether that is CEO of his own business or a proud leader in his community. No matter where he goes us at The Click give him all of our support!

You should too! Go follow his journey via the links below!

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