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Logos Olori opens up his journey to success
Nigerian singer and DMW signee, Olalekan Emeka Taiwo, better known as Logos Olori, has provided insights into his journey to success, revealing the challenges and experiences he has encountered in the music industry.
In a candid interview with CoolFM, Olori shared that before catching Davido’s attention, he had reached out to various industry figures, including producer Don Jazzy, via direct messages (DMs) in hopes of securing opportunities. Despite his efforts, Olori recounted receiving no response from Don Jazzy, underscoring the hurdles aspiring artists often face in gaining recognition from established personalities.
Interestingly, Olori revealed that he never directly approached Davido for a record deal. However, Davido, recognizing Olori’s talent and potential, chose to sign him to his record label, showcasing Davido’s discerning eye for talent and his readiness to provide emerging artists with a platform.
Furthermore, Olori expressed his disappointment over unsuccessful attempts to collaborate with Olamide, despite Olamide showing support for his music by sharing one of his songs. Olori lamented a missed opportunity to secure a verse from Olamide, highlighting the difficulties emerging artists encounter in securing collaborations with established stars.
In his words, “David was one person I didn’t send DM’s to, Olamide was the first artist that posted my song, I even met him in Dubai and I told him to give me one verse but I chased that verse and unfortunately I didn’t get it. I was in Don Jazzy’s DM, and I was in everybody’s DM but a lot of them won’t reply to me, I was even in Burna Boy’s DM at some point but not for music-related issues that were just for like something he said and I replied and we argued.”
Reflecting on his interactions with other artists via DM, Olori disclosed that he had engaged with Burna Boy, although not specifically for music-related matters. Despite his proactive efforts to connect with various artists, Olori acknowledged the challenges of eliciting responses and forming meaningful connections in the fiercely competitive music industry.
Logos Olori’s journey serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience required for emerging artists to navigate the intricate landscape of the music industry. Despite encountering setbacks and facing rejection, Olori’s narrative underscores the importance of perseverance and seizing opportunities as they arise, as exemplified by his signing to DMW under the mentorship of Davido.
His story inspires aspiring artists to persist in their pursuit of success, knowing that determination and seizing the right opportunities can lead to breakthroughs, even in the face of adversity.