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“Black” is a deep melodious song about the inhumanity and slavery going on in Libya .

Libya has been in the news in the past few weeks following reports of hundreds of Africans being bought and sold in slave markets across Libya.

He lamented for the victims of this modern ‘slave trade’ and wondered if “being black is a sin ; when will the curse be taking away ”

Black (Produced by Lexisugar)

MusicbySire



Music has always been a powerful force, a truly eloquent form of mass communication, a platform from which to talk to the world and no-one does it better than MusicBySire.



Using Hip-Hop as the driving musical force and the gospel message as the starting point for the lyrical content, this rising American artist has found the perfect blend of personal faith and musical fashion to produce something that is both deep and meaningful yet also cool and accessible. 



He has used his music to explore and talk about many things from his own beliefs to the world around him and most recently with the  song B.L.A.C.K. to highlight awareness for the issue of modern day slavery.



His latest release is In Thy Presence, a stunning song that gets to the core of his faith, his relationship with his creator and the gospel message. And like all his music it comes from a much different place than a lot of devotional music you may already me familiar with.  

Forget the usual traditions and trappings of gospel songs and the musical seriousness that goes hand in hand with such music, more than anything, MusicBySire makes things fun and In Thy Presence is as infectious and energetic as any clubland anthem currently in the commercial consciousness.



But unlike the usual throwaway pop and fly by night dance music, In Thy Presence matches wonderfully accessible beats and addictive grooves with a deep, meaningful and clear message. 

Never has spreading or receiving the word been this much fun!

IN THY PRESENCE - MUSICBYSIRE

Last time we caught up with him he was raising awareness for the oppression of modern slavery with Black, here he has a more universal message. Better Than You is an anthem of faith and of walking your own path, of holding on to your beliefs and ignoring those who would seek to distract you from that journey. Faith is obviously a very personal thing, but what I love about Better Than You is that it is a celebration of the mysteries of the world but it never preaches, never tries to tell anyone else what to think or believe. Instead, this is a pure outburst of love, a celebration of life as seen by one person, how can you not embrace the joy of such an act. African sunshine pop blended with reggae vibes, sweet and clean-limbed grooves, infectious danceability and before you know it you hips are moving, the feet are shuffling, the hands are in the air and you are singing along, to make sure that we have everything. Reggae grooves…check. Addictive pop melodies…check. Meaningful yet infectious lyrics…check. Joyous vibes, celebratory attitudes, singalong pop contagion….check, check, check! It even throws in a few modern studio vocal glitches and astute sonic production tricks. In fact, it is hard to think of anything that this song has missed. A job well and truly is done.

Better than You (Prod by Lexisugar)

The brand new EP from MusicBySire is due for release on October 30th. A deeply thoughtful project, self-reflective and offering both sides of the spectrum in a powerful and relatable way. From optimism to struggle, doubt to progression, darkness to light, the music fuses simple yet ambient soundscapes, with classically mellow hip hop beats, soulful hooks, and a mighty and characterful vocal-lead that meanders throughout various impressive flows as each story pours through.

MusicBySire appears to have injected every feeling and every thought that drives him or brings him down into this music, offering unwavering truthfulness, a submission to a higher power, and an uplifting sense of resolve that ultimately inspires hope and possibility.

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Oni Olorunsogo Michael
Stage name: MusicbySire
Born: July 10, 1993 
Country: Nigeria
Origin: Lagos
Religion: Christian
Genre: Urban contemporary gospel, urban gospel hip-hop
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, producer, Entrepreneur
Instruments: Vocals, drums,keyboard,guitar 
Years active: 2017 – present
Label: Independent



In grade school, he began making music with his friends in high school. On one particular day, with help from his junior brother playing“drums” on the table and beatboxing, Sire performed an original song he wrote in front of his friends. The affirmation and excitement that Sire received from his friends that day confirmed he had a talent in music.
In high school, Sire wrote and recorded a few songs for his own personal listening pleasure. When he later matured into a young adult, he realized the power and influence of music. Unable to distance himself from the love of God and the ministry call on his life, Sire began to pursue a deeper relationship with his Lord and Savior… and single Walk With The Lord being released December 2017 is a reflection of a closer walk with His Heavenly Father.

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