Lopo: Meet new rapper banging from the east

Lopo is an indigenous rapper, trying to get his music out and heard by the ever receptive Nigerian community of music lovers and enthusiasts.

Just like Zoro, Nigga raw, Phyno and other rappers emerging from the east, Lopo is making sure his story is not any different with regards to taking his place on the music map. Make no mistake, he is out to appeal to true Hip Hop and rap lovers.

Pulse asks Lopo a few questions for readers to get a bit familiar with him and his music.

How did you discover your talent for rap?

While in secondary school, during break time, I and a couple of friends would stay at a corner, play drums and also freestyle.  As time passed, it became a source of entertainment as other students began to love what we were doing, so they'll come watch us.

This made me gain little popularity as I became the Social Prefect without contesting and other schools were inviting me to perform at their end of the year party.

Are you from a musical family? How's the support of family for your music career?

Not at all. No member of my family is into music.At first, it was only my elder sister that supported me from the very beginning but now my entire family has my full support because of my level of improvement.

Have you had any sort of music training to improve your skills and knowledge of music?

Nothing major, just some online videos and personal studying.

What makes you any different from other rappers, seeing that you sound a whole lot like Phyno?

I sound like Phyno? I guess that would be a compliment. My message, my strength, the energy in my voice and  on stage distinguishes me.

How has your journey been so far in the industry?

It has been rough and tough. For some time it was like passing through a dark tunnel that had no end but with God's grace I'm on my road to greatness.

What do you rap about?

I rap about life and the way I perceive it - From  love to  pain, betrayal, money etc. depending on how the inspiration comes but my rap is focused on counsel and encouraging people

Do you freestyle or sit down to write your songs?

I do both.

How would you class your style of music and are you sticking strictly to indigenous rap or you also have an interest in other classes of rap?

For now, I am sticking with indigenous rap then with time I am willing to do other forms of rap

What plans do you have going forward in the year?

Going forward, my plans are to push myself to be better and recognized within the Nigerian music scene. I'll keep on writing more songs and performing those songs with passion and everything I've got.