Imohiosen Patrick, widely recognized as DJ Neptune, a prominent Nigerian beatsmith and producer, has shared his insights regarding the influence of DJs within the international music industry.
In a recent interview, DJ Neptune emphasized that the contributions and roles of DJs are significant and cannot be overlooked in the global music landscape.
He said, “You can’t downplay the effort of the DJ. Basically we’re the link… from the finished product to the consumer. You have millions of DJs working globally every hour, every day, every minute servicing mixes, remixes, performing at festivals on big stages, on radio… and they are making sure the music is getting to where it needs to get to, with a different vibe.
“We’re going to continue preaching this ministry, until the world understands that without the DJs, there’s no party.”
DJ Neptune also spoke about his new album, ‘Greatness III,’ saying, “Keep your mind open, feel the great vibe. [There is] lots of young amazing talent on this project and I was very intentional with that, because I know these guys are the future leaders when it comes to controlling the African sound. Also, the established artists that I have on the project—shout out to everyone I worked with.
“Open your mind, listen to the genres: there’s hip-hop, there’s R&B. Shout out to Soundz; if you’re looking for proper R&B, “Wait For You” is on the project. If you want to dance, we’ve got “Emmanuella.” We’ve got “Body” [with] L.A.X; we’ve got “Too Much” with Ajebo Hustlers, if you want to unwind. If you want to be in that dancehall space, I’ve got a track, “Tonight,” with my brother Joshua Baraka from Uganda—so like there’s something for everybody.
“Keep your mind open and listen to the album; I know you’ll love it.”
