Canada-based Nigerian disc jockey, Philip Tekeyi, has commended Nigerian deejays for their efforts in making the nation’s music gain massive acceptance in the international scene.
According to the multiple award winning disc jokey, who is popularly known as DJ Phil Baddest, Nigerian deejays based abroad are dominating the global music scene and adding quality to the steady growth of the industry.
“I reside in Toronto, Canada and I can testify to how we, the DJs, are contributing our own quota in putting Nigeria and Afrobeats on stages around cities in Canada. I have performed in Canadian cities like Niagara Falls, Brampton, Kitchener, London Ontario, Branford, Belleville Hamilton, Waterloo, and the acceptance of Afrobeats has been awesome,” he explained, adding, “If you observe the evolution of African music, you won’t deny that DJs have been a necessary link between music and its audiences.”
DJ Phil, who just released a new song and its visual titled, Wole Wa featuring a Nigerian Afropop singer, Lyta, said deejays now top music charts all over the world. “DJs are now topping the music charts with their hit tracks by featuring artistes and also making albums. The DJ profession is now more than just mixing and changing songs for people to dance; we are now headlining shows and concerts,” he said.
Speaking on what makes him unique as a deejay, DJ Phil Baddest said it’s simply because he knows how to read the crowd and create a vibe that is second to none. “I make sure to create a unique and immersive experience for my audiences. With my skills in beat-matching, mixing and manipulating tracks, I take my audiences on a musical journey, building and relieving their tension.”
With hit songs like Bam Bam featuring Yungsam and Remind Myself featuring Ellse from Toronto, Canada, DJ Phil already has notable singles under his belt. He also boasts of working with many of Toronto’s rising stars including Dr. Bushman, CasperTNG, Road Runner, Geezy Loc, Ox Snap, LocoCity, and Yung Tory.
DJ Phil, who won Most Inspiring Personality award at Africa Canada Investment Summit (ACIS) 2022 held in Toronto, Canada, would soon release his debut Extended Play (EP) featuring artistes like Lyta, Yungsam, Ellse, Dunde, and Blessoo.