BLS_BROKELESS Says “You Are Special”
Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Deji Obasa- GODSPOWERPROJECT
Lagos
Born Obus Okukubor Steven, but widely known as BLS_Brokeless among music circles, in this interview with Deji Obasa and Andrew Efoghe, GODSPOWERPROJECT digs into the roots of the Merica artist, uncovering an artistic process, and his journey to joining the new generation Afrobeats league, especially after the success of his “Wonderful” EP and “Dollar Sign” project
GODSPOWERPROJECT: Kindly give us an insight into your Background
BLS_Brokeless: I was brought up in Ojo Lagos by my Aunty. It wasn’t easy, she was a widow with six-children as at then, yet she took me in with my three siblings. She was a market trader, selling palm kernel (banga) at Alaba Ojo Lagos. Her first son, Kingsley Ejoor, a Navy Officer was assisting with our school fees.
I started hawking in my early teens, selling pure water, plantains, and went on to work in companies such as Coca Cola, among other means, just to survive and assist to reduce the burden on my Aunty’s shoulders.
It made me brave, as well gave me strength for life ahead.
At some point I was depressed and had negative thoughts whenever I remembered that I had no one at such a young age. I was pained and hurt when I saw other kids who had what I lacked.
Shaping my life through all these struggles gave me purpose and motivation concerning life and everything in it.
Even with all these memories, all I want to do is use my joyous sounds to reveal hope and heal the broken
GODSPOWERPROJECT: How about your educational background?
BLS: I actually stopped my education in Senior Secondary School (SS3) at 19years, graduated from creative college.
I recently rewrote my exams and registered myself for a part time course at Lagos State University, LASU.
GPP: What Is Your Music Journey Really Like?
BLS: As an afrobeat artist with applaudable commercial standing since 2020 and numerous contributions from notable artist including Oritshe-Femi, my journey has been very rewarding.
I am relentless, quite open to learning new things, along with partnering brands and artists, so long as we stay true to the craft.
I spent most of my formative years, dropping freestyles, I recorded my first single titled “#Money” at MBP Denzil studio in 2020, followed up with “Your Something” the following week at the year 2020,
In the beginning of 2023, I dropped another single titled “Shine” ft Donjay and Sunny B,
Eventually, I dropped my debut EP, “Street Vibes” in September 2023, featuring Oritshe-Femi and Sunny B, followed by another EP in 2024 featuring Ajura, GCN, Dbanjo, and others.
The “Dollar Sign” project dropped in September 2024, including the sensational “Cover Me”
Overall, I’ve worked with GCN, Cover Me, Kulboy Wonderful and Tombolo ,Bami High ,Malouda, and Baby, with One Man Soldier, among others.
GPP: What Inspires Your Music Projects?
BLS: Because I started with freestyles and for so long have loved watching top trending videos. I love the music lifestyle, I love being seen and heard, so I decided to use music to tell every living being in the world, they are special, no matter the background or challenges, any body can become something you never expect with the Grace of GOD
GPP: What would you say you are bringing to the music industry?
BLS: I would say, a wave of freshness, carrying along a strong message of hardwork and having fun while at it.
GPP: Asides Being A Music Artist What Else Do You Do?
BLS: I am a fashion designer, with a fashion company
I spent most of my early years in the clothing industry, before finally joining music
Now I love music more and it takes 90% of my time. I hardly focus on any other business,
I’m dedicated to giving my audience good and relatable music,
That gives me more joy than any other thing in this word.
GPP: How do you expect people to receive your forthcoming EP?
BLS: “Dollar Sign” will reintroduce the world to my craft.
Each song is an adventure and
“Wonderful” tells another story. It has a lot of interesting and unique moments that ignite passion and excitement.
I would love to share each story individually, so please stay tuned with the work of art contained in this Nine Track Album. “#Wonderful” the EP
BLS_Brokeless and his artistic trajections are surpassing expectations, especially as #Wonderful the EP, is projected to rank among the best Afrobeats projects in recent times.
They are all hit tracks, and the EP is already viral on TikTok and across all social media platforms
GODSPOWERPROJECT
Thank You Jesus