Osasioo Releases Future Wedding Classic “Gravity”
Osas Igbinosun is a Nigerian-born artist based in Edmonton, AB, who started his career by teaching himself songs on YouTube. His love for music began when he picked up his brother’s abandoned guitar, and from the age of 16, he has been immersed in music, playing for his local church and worship team as a guitarist and singer. From there, it was a goal to only write songs that showcased Osasioo’s expansive voice like no other.
Hitting his stride out of the gate tuned into R&B with a fusion of modern pop, with his debut single still inspired at the base of an altar. “Gravity” showcases his distinctively warm and velvety voice and his unique songwriting style. The single “Gravity” was a project he collaborated on with friend and fellow songwriter Femi Sobaki and Canadian Producer Ryan Stewart. What he classes as his future wedding song, Osasioo recorded the track in May 2022 in Vancouver in the same studio that the likes of Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City have recorded.
When discussing the story behind the making of his single, Osasioo said,
“I was playing my guitar when I began to play a certain melody that I really liked. These words: “This is the moment of our lives, where we have got what we have wanted” popped in my head and I instantly knew I wanted to write a wedding song.”
Osasioo and Femi wrote the song in December 2021. Not wanting to recreate just another traditional wedding song, Osasioo revisited the song whilst swimming in Mexico in January 2022.
“I really wanted to write something different, something more structural and narrative, yet captivating. I knew that most traditional wedding pop songs almost always described the wedding day. However, after hours of showcasing my embarrassing swimming skills, it dawned on me- I had figured out the missing pieces of the puzzle to make this song sound different! I decided that the structure would be.”
Melody and lyrics in a match make for a perfect love song, and “Gravity” is your new soundtrack for that unison. A toast to that.
Watch the video for “Gravity” below, and learn more about Osasioo via our mini-interview.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Osasioo, and I am a singer-songwriter based in Edmonton. My style of music is a fusion of RnB and modern pop sounds.
What’s it like being a musician in Edmonton?
The music scene in Edmonton is very unique for many reasons- there is a great sense of togetherness in the city when it comes to supporting each other. Edmonton is rich in homegrown talent and ethnic diversity, and this has seeped into the music scene. I am very thankful to still be involved in my local church’s music team, constantly building connections with other musicians and perfecting my craft.
Why the move to Edmonton from Nigeria?
My dad moved to Canada for university at a young age. He obtained his Canadian citizenship status and eventually moved back to Nigeria, where he settled and started a family. I was eligible for dual citizenship (Nigeria/Canada) due to my father’s Canadian status. When I finished high school in 2010, my mother explored the option of sending me to school in Canada, and we ended up selecting MacEwan University for my post-secondary education.
Who was the first artist to knock you out?
Ne-yo
What’s the one album by a Canadian artist that everyone should have in their collection?
“Songs to Break Up to” by Wild Rivers
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