The
passion we are about here @themusopole is relating stories in, around, for, on,
by or about music. We call these stories #AnimateExpressions. Artists/Musicians
and people generally gifted with music have so much power over our world today
just as the string and a guitar are inseparable. Thinking something about
coated copper alloy wound stainless steel acoustic guitar strings…Shhhh!
This
is for @RymstaRay an amazing musician whose lines are real and mind-setting…literally
he goes, with words into the ‘settings’ of your mind. May 28th 2017 was the date the
album Raynaissance was uncovered, it is now all over everywhere and we will
sure continue to follow the “brightness of his rising”.
Here
is our exclusive interaction (e-dialogue) with @RymstaRay which with great
respect and love, we feel honored to share.
@themusopole : Please tell us a bit about you…Full name,
state, schools, Education (Profession) and other personal details you may wish
to share.
@RymstaRay : My name is
Ekwu Raymond. I’m from Delta State. My primary school was Loral Interantional
School, Festac, Lagos. I had my Secondary education in Community Secondary
School, Asokoro, Abuja. I read Mass Communications in Bingham University, Karu.
@themusopole : Give us a little music resume: How it all
started, when you wrote your first rap/song and what musical instrument you
fancy the most.
@RymstaRay : My
first song was written and recorded in 2008. I released a single titled
“Chukwu Yemehike” which means “God thank you” in my language. I’ve always loved
the guitar, I could rap to it anytime.
@themusopole : This is for your Raynaissance Album. We love
the great display of intellectual and kingdom wisdom. What was it like during recording? Where did
the title come from?
@RymstaRay : It
was really overwhelming. There were times I had sleepless nights in the studio
trying to get the songs ready, but I give God all the glory, the album is
finally here. Raynaissance has a dual connotation;the first is an allusion to
the Renaissance era, a period when there was revival of classical arts,
literature and architechture in Europe. So I wanted the album to be a revival
of good music. The second meaning is the play on words, Renaissance means
“Rebirth” so Raynaissance means “The rebirth of Rymsta Ray”.
@themusopole : We know that scriptures inspire you greatly.
Please tell us more about people and places that you get inspiration from.
@RymstaRay : I
listen a lot to my Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo of COZA. I learn a whole lot from
him and I try to apply that wisdom in the music. I also listen to certain
artists like Lecrae, KB, Andy Mineo etc. These guys always challenge the status
quo so I’m always motivated by the music they make.
@themusopole : How do you go about writing songs? Do you
have a blackboard and chalks in your bathroom?
@RymstaRay : (Laughs
out loud) I write whenever I’m inspired to. Usually the thought pattern comes
in concepts. So I think of the idea and then I try to wrap the lyrics and sound
around it as I am led.
@themusopole : There is something about the tracks #Ororo
and #Chikopokopo they bring excellent vibes all together to the concept of
dancing under the influence of the anointing. Tell us more about #ororoNation.
@RymstaRay : #OroroNation
is simply acknowledging a higher power over everything we do as individuals.
It’s recognizing that beyond the skill set and gifting, the anointing backs up
all we do. Every person who vibes with me and feels the same way is definitely
a citizen of #OroroNation.
@themusopole : The Album begins with Awezzom, a track laced
with powerful lines like “an heir to the throne like a firstborn” what can you
tell us about this kingdom?
@RymstaRay : The
Kingdom of God is one that lasts forever. God’s rule is everlasting and so I
try to let listeners know even in the most subtle ways about it in my music.
@themusopole : We call Track 5 #Sinima “the 04:09 movie”
(The four minutes, Nine seconds movie) what’s the story behind the lights,
camera, action?
@RymstaRay : Sinima
is a song I wrote in a transition period in my life. It
reflects the good, the bad and the ugly in one beautiful symphony. I feel
people can get an intimate glimpse of me in that song.
@themusopole : Still on #Sinima We believe it is more
effective to be “swimming in the mainstream, yet giving them the news” than to
be doing multiple laps in your home pool and only reading the news. Do you
agree?
@RymstaRay : Yes.
I agree with you totally. We are called to be the light of the world, not just
the light of the church. So by all means necessary we make music that will
reach the unchurched without bashing them with religion, but a beautiful relationship with Christ.
@themusopole : Is there a possibility that we will hear a
rap-worship single or Album from you in the near future, where rap lines be
dropping real s-l-oooooo-w?
@RymstaRay : I
can’t say for now. Anything is possible.
@themusopole : We want to ask about your honesty on this
record…you chose words carefully in your lyrics a lot. How do you get to be honest
in a world so vain and full of lies?
@RymstaRay : I
want to be as authentic and real as possible with my music. I feel that’s the
way you can reach out to someone, especially someone who has never met you
physically before. They listen to your music and they feel they can connect
with you on so many levels.
@themusopole : Now one of our favorite tracks off the album
is #Jubilee (Track 9) what can you tell us about that one?
@RymstaRay : Jubilee
is a trap song that reflects my views on the economy and general state of the
nation. I’m glad we are currently out of recession. We will keep declaring the
message of Jubilee because we have been called to proclaim freedom to the
mentally captive.
@themusopole : We believe your tracks will continue to
place you on global pedestals, what key message do you want listeners to take
with them everywhere?
@RymstaRay : God
is real and so his love. You can’t separate the two because God is love. When
you love God, you love truly so love truly people.
@themusopole : The Album ends with the track Rich N Rychus.
Please tell us more about how to balance it. Living rich and wealthy plus
staying righteous?
@RymstaRay : We
are righteous not by our own works, we have been saved by Grace. However, we
can also be prosperous, even while here on Earth. God wants you to live the
complete life. God wants you to rich and righteous, not poor and miserable but
in making that wealth, always put Him first.
Follow @RymstaRay he is everywhere.
Thanks.
@themusopole
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