Spotlight - Josh Osho

So i've been planning a spotlight on this dude for a while now, but laziness and active weekends made me keep pushing it. Well considering he just dropped his wonderful EP The Manifesto this evening, I guess now is a perfect time to introduce you to Josh Osho.

I first came across the soulful South London native early in January on one of those 'top' lists you have at the end/beginning of the year, where he featured on Marger's This Year. A Youtube search took me to a video of his beautiful cover of Kanye West's Jesus Walks. I was quite astounded by the fact that he created a whole song from backing beat and vocals, to actual singing, all by himself live, using a loop recorder, and it was some quality stuff! I am a sucker for acoustics so needless to say, I was sold immediately. I ended up showing my colleagues here in Lagos (Yes adequate use of company time) and they were all impressed. Apart from Jesus Walks, Josh also has some cool stuff, from the swinging Redemption days to the dope Giants, to the lovely Saved Me (my current fave).

Singer, songwriter, Josh Osho started his music career at 18, competing and winning online talent competition, 'Talent Lives'. His music is heartfelt and thematic, and a means of both expressing himself and relating to others. In addition he looks to impart life lessons through music. In his own words:

“Music gives me an opportunity to get people thinking a bit more...If people, especially in the western world, just sat down and thought a little bit each day, their life would be so much richer...I just want to get people thinking.”

Oh and he is of Nigerian heritage so UP NAIJA! Lol.

I'm feeling every track on The Manifesto (love Puppy Love). You should check it out below. Also check out the cover for Jesus Walks below, and some more stuff after the cut. His debut album L.I.F.E should be here soon.

For more info on Josh Osho check out:
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Jesus Walks Cover





Redemption Days Ft. Ghostface Killah



Giants Ft. Childish Gambino (Live at Camp, London)


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