What I'm Watching ... Siji's - "Morenike"

Should the Gods deem me worthy of fatherhood, I have vowed to some day name my first daughter, ‘Morenike’ (moe-re-knee-ke). The name ‘Morenike’, in Yoruba means ‘I have found one to cherish’ and is usually bestowed upon a much sought after female child. Taken from my sophomore album ‘ADESIJI’, the song has thus far turned out to become a favorite among fans and connoisseurs alike.

In a traditional Yoruba naming ceremony, a number of choice ingredients, among them; Salt, Honey, Peppercorns, Water and Kola nuts, are used as symbolic gestures in prayer, so that the child’s life may in turn be sweet, adventure filled, self sufficient, healthy and tasteful.
Shot as a time capsule on location in New York, the video storyline unfolds as I make my way to a local Botanica in search of said items for the mother to be.

Much appreciation goes to Desiree Gordon who was exceedingly patient and generous with her time and her delightful little daughter ‘Morenike’ whom I was able to capture before conception as well as on her onscreen debut. Special mention should also be made of Laron Land’s brilliant horn arrangements (part afro, part Jazz/big band swing), which helped to lend significant weight to the feel and mood of the song.

As always, if you dig what you see/hear, kindly purchase, share, blog, dedicate, talk about, make love to, swear by and cherish it with all your friends and associates globally.

Siji

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SIJI - "Morenike" (Official Video) from SIJI on Vimeo.


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What I'm Watching...SIJI - "Yearning For Home"

After a migratory existence; living in Baltimore, Lagos, London, New York and more recently San Francisco, British born Singer, songwriter and producer, Siji has emerged bearded and now based back in New York, and in contrast to his newly acquired American permanent residency, with his most African inspired record to date.

The new album, ADESIJI, which features collaborations with noted DJ/Producer(s) King Britt and Rich Medina,is a mesmerizing "fusion of soul, jazz, highlife, gospel and traditional African folk rhythms". But, this album ventures deeper into the classical African 6/8, polyrhythmic groove. This is what defines the album and makes it stand apart.

“My self-titled sophomore album 'ADESIJI', is a full portrayal of where I currently stand as an artist and human being and the experiences that have come to shape my character. A few of the songs are about the current war, the environment, my yearning to take a closer peek at my ancestral homeland (Nigeria), where I grew up in as well as the spiritual side of my roots".

'Siji.

SIJI - "Yearning For Home" Music Video from SIJI on Vimeo.

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