For talented artiste, Onyekachukwu Mba popularly known as Don Lamba, his venture into music has been influenced by Grammy award winner, Burna Boy and prolific rapper, Olamide.
The singer, who hails from Nkanu community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, said Burna Boy’s music usually reflects everyday reality, adding that people could easily connect to his messages.
Commenting on the giant strides achieved by top-notch musicians like Wizkid, Davido, Olamide and Kizz Daniel including fast-rising acts, Asake and Seyi Vibes, Don Lamba revealed how he started his music career as a choirmaster and band leader in a church in his hometown.
According to him, “Burna Boy’s style of music influenced me to always do music that can resonate with people. It also influenced me to sign talented artistes who understand the importance of doing music that connects to people and makes them have an exhilarating experience.
“Another artiste that inspires me a lot is Olamide. Despite his fame, he is a very humble and down-to-earth person. His career is worthy of emulation and as a matter of fact, he is an inspirational figure who paved the way for artistes like Lil Kesh, Fire Boy, Adekunle Gold and Asake among others.
I also respect other music personalities like Don Jazzy, 2Baba and Akon doing their best to give talented artistes the needed support to showcase their talents and become a force to reckon with in the music industry.”
Singing under CSE Records label he had been running in partnership with his elder brother, Ekenechukwu Mba aka KC Wise, with artistes like Jesse Chinedu aka Mofizzay and Bright Godfrey aka 3plebeatz signed under the imprint, Don Lamba disclosed that his new single, Afro-Whistle is on the way.
“I did my forthcoming single in collaboration with an artiste known as Oba Naija. I am skilled in whistling, so I experimented with it in my single, Afro-Whistle. The new single alongside other projects to be released under CSE Records would be a boom.
“Setting up CSE Records wasn’t easy. The acronym CSE means ‘Come Setup Entrepreneurs’ and it was established as a trademark for people of like minds willing to do great things through entrepreneurship. In the next five to 10 years, I want to be known all over the world through my music. I want my music to win awards back-to-back and serve as a source of inspiration to people. Also, I usually work on improving myself and experiment with different sounds, to deliver songs capable of making people happy,” he stressed.