Has your work taken on any new challenges, meaning, or themes in the pandemic?
LOSHH: I’ve never really shied away from the issues that most people were forced to confront during this pandemic. I created my EP in July, during the first lockdown, so it was informed by things that were going on around me at the time. Overall it only amplified the sentiments I already had. If not for the pandemic, I’d be performing – I would be with my people and we’d let de spirits come down!
Growing up, who and what influenced your sound?
LOSHH: The people that really influenced me were Andre 3000, King Sunny Adé, Prince, Bawoya Gbenga Adewusi, Yinka Ayefele, Fela Kuti, Lagbaja, Pasuma, Psquare, Snoop Dogg. A variety of music was played in my house, genres ranging from afro-beat, fuji, juju, wéré gospel to R&B, jazz, soul, hip hop, and rap. I really grew up within music, not just around it. I would see my uncles perform live and go to recording studios and then make cassettes and vinyl
11February 2021
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