About Rex Okiche
Artist Biography
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I grew up around a lot of music my dad played from his vinyl record player this introduced me to a lot of genres like high life, pop, reggae and country. It was not until 2000 that Craig David's Born to do it album inspired me to start singing.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Flavour, Flavour of Africa USHER, Usher Westlife, Westlife - Greatest Hits Deluxe Edition I love these albums because I am drawn to the cultural melodies from Flavour which resonates deeply with me, Westlife have a unique harmonic blend coupled with well written classic ballads that are undeniable while Usher is in a class of his own.
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Obi Di Ya” My song Obi Di Ya is a heartfelt Ode to the love of my life. It is a love song written with a mixture of English and Igbo with a piano led production that captures my deepest affections. It resonates with a lot of couples for weddings.
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? One of my most memorable moments is a co-sign from Jesse Jags which led to featuring on his 2014 track High Life. The song exposed me to a whole new fan base.
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? A few things left on bucket list as an artist include: Collaborating with an international artist like Rihanna, Coldplay and Jon Bellion
Hometown
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Genre
Pop
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