UNVEILING DECODED, THE NEW FACE OF SHAKUSHAKU

Born Bamidele Opeyemi Ishola, Popstar Decoded has taken mainland music scene by storm. The Durodede crooner who is currently under the management of Olayinka Oladokun’s RealSoul Entertainment, is taking the Shakushaku tune to another level.

Decoded who started his music career with the regular Pop sound has found love and favour in the current trend of Shakushaku rhythm.

Chaolin Temple, Mule and Durodede are three of Decoded’s major contributions to Shakushaku and they are back to back hits. According to the music Acts, his best is yet to come. “I had always believed in myself. Even when it looked like fame was not going to come, I kept pushing and pushing until I found my balance in the industry. It wasn’t easy but endurance and hard work paid off at the end of the day.”

Asked what has changed about him since his music gone viral, the very humble musician said nothing that he remains his humble self. “Nothing has changed with me. Yes, the awareness is much. The attention is increasing by the day. Money is also coming in more than before but, it will be wrong for me to use this as an excuse to change my way of life. I still hang out in my hood. I still do things I like to do despite the fame unless it becomes practically difficult.”

What are the difficult things that you used to do before and can no longer do now? We asked, “Yes, things like getting on a public transport are becoming more and more difficult. Like playing football with my friends, I always enjoy these things but, it’s looking like I won’t be able to do them anymore. I will miss that part of my life. Most times, I feel like getting out of my skin and become neutral as I used to be and leave the ‘Decoded Body’ for the fans to mob but, it’s impossible. So, I have to live with it.”

Are you enjoying the fame? “Of course, it opens up a lot of opportunities for me. I prayed for it but, the way it happened still looks so sudden to me. I was not expecting at the time; not even with the songs but God has his own plans for me.”

On when fans will see the videos of his songs, “We are shooting the video of Durodede featuring Destiny Boy anytime soon. My management company has concluded all arrangements so; fans can expect to see that very soon.”