Artist Biography
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Deo was training for new season at Tulsa Roughnecks in Tulsa Oklahoma, he called the show promoter to ask if Yung6ix will Collab on a song at that time and he said yes, so Deo left Football for Music cos he was sure it's his calling.
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Drake, More Life Fela Kuti, Beasts of No Nation - EP Kanye West, The Life of Pablo Deo never get tired of listening to The life of Pablo and More life these two albums resonate with him. And Fela Anikulapo Kuti is a legend that will always be respected.
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. “Italawa (Kalakuta)” Deo came up with the word ITALAWA after Covid 19, The whole world was saying WE OUTSIDE after been inside for too long. So Deo replied the world back and said ITALAWA (Meaning OUTSIDE WE ARE) ITA means OUTSIDE LAWA means WE ARE. ITALAWA SEH
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? The first time Deo performed at The Fillmore in Silverspring Maryland, He opened for Burna Boy in 2019. After that performance, he knew Entertainment was his calling.
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? Deo is patiently waiting for the day he will headline a sold out show. Performing at the biggest arena's in the world is one of his bucket list also winning grammy and oscar award which i know is very possible.
Hometown
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Genre
Afro-Beat