In this interview with Beat FM, Nigerian phenomenal rapper and songwriter Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, discusses his latest album "Bahd" and political activism.
When it came to activism, the multitalented musician explained how he developed a passion for the cause, characterizing it as something that was heavily inspired by his upbringing.
"It's about who I grew up with and how I grew up.
“It’s about how I grew up, who I grew up with. So I guess it was just kind of ingrained in me subconsciously,” he said.
He described his 2018 song, “This is Nigeria, as the most intense level of advocacy he has ever released in music
“That was a very angry project. Speaking on the ills of society. And we are not even angry enough. We are not angry enough”
He also talked about how social media has been instrumental in his activism movement and his music career. On his recent project, he describes his persona in the album as him being “vulnerable, expressive, and emotional.”
He also talked about how social media has been instrumental in his activism movement and his music career. On his recent project, he describes his persona in the album as him being “vulnerable, expressive, and emotional.”
“It’s called Bahd in the sense that I am being naughty. Naughty Falz, risque Falz, edgy Falz.”
The album contains 12 hit songs featuring Tiwa Savage, Timaya, the Cavemen, BNXN, Boy Spyce, L.A.X, and Chike.
“Every track is special on this project and every track came in their own special way, I can’t say this was the most special creation process,” he said, talking about how he got to work with the artists he featured.
“This is Falz pushing the envelope,” the rapper said.
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