In Tune With The Divine: Bridging The Gap Between Music and Spirituality

My Genre of Music is  called “GOOD MUSIC.”

THE BLESSED ONE 

For Samuel Blessed, aka Tiimie, music is more than rhythm, vocals, and vibes. Music is spiritual, and it transcends from the physical to the metaphysical. From the moment he scribed his initials and dropped his first track in 2023, Tiimie has begun to indoctrinate everyone who listens to his track into the cult of heartfelt, uplifting sounds and enchanting melody. 

We all know that in the Nigerian music world, it is very hard to stand out, as we intuitively have a way to compare the sounds of a newbie in the scene to the existing ones in the industry. Not Tiimie. His sound is not only unique and poetic, but it resonates instantly with your deepest emotions. Tiimie’s vocals create a deep “in-my-feeling” atmosphere. And that is what his stunning new track with Kzito, Broken Soul, reflects. 

From the vibrant streets of Lagos, we explore Tiimie’s creative journey and passion in this quick interview with him. He was more than excited to share his story, his music, and his heartfelt passion for fresh innovation, which places him alongside stars like Omah Lay, Oxlade, and Rema. We explore his path to music, his inspirations, dreams, and what makes his heart beat. 

DRINKING FROM THE CREATIVE FOUNTAIN OF BENIN CITY

Tiimie’s music is a mix of traditional Afrobeat and modern sounds. His songs are filled with emotion, and the lyrics stay with you long after the music ends. Talking with him, it became clear that Tiimie is not just following trends; he is setting them. His experiences and the vibrant culture of Lagos have shaped his music, making it both personal and relatable.

However, his experience at the University of Benin shaped his music career as he “learnt the hard way through struggles, and the Benin culture influenced his sound a lot.” This reminds me of Harry Carter, one of the best hip-hop artists I’ve interviewed at Grix. From Harry Carter to Rema to Shallipopi, whatever it is in Benin water that gives these guys some super-powerful musical abilities needs to be studied. 

TIK TOK-THE MASTER MUSIC INFLUENCER PLATFORM

PAMPAY was the track that threw Tiimie into the limelight. Although it was a cover of Libianca’s People, he was able to infuse his witty and emotive touch into the cover. Who goes all out for just a cover? Well, Tiimie. 

You know how TikTok is currently pushing sounds and songs to a crazy audience? Tiimie’s track, like the Osapa London, has been used in over 90k videos, which is why he has over 100k followers on TikTok. The man came prepared. 

For someone who started singing professionally, his discography is stacked with 12 beautiful tracks: Calm D, PAMPAY, Lokoja, 20 Bottles, Osapa London, Santa Maria, Kolos, Harmonizer, Done With Talking, Suleja and Suleja remix, and his recent addition, Broken Souls. 

SULEJA-GOD’S GIFT 

As an individual who doesn’t want to lose touch with his spirituality, he describes Suleja as “God’s gift” to him. The day he recorded Suleja was the day he met the producer PERLZ for the first time. He also recorded “OFF MY STRESS and SULEJA.” 

“We were so gingered about the Off My Stress song that than the Suleja jam. My manager was really on edge with Suleja and he was like this is the jam we should drop next. But we underrated his words till I previewed it and it was buzzing.” 

Unless you’re Kizz Daniel, who has a track record of dropping hits from time to time, you never know what song is going to do well. And that is how it works with most artiste even the big names in the game. After experiencing massive success with Suleja, the remix with YKB was what the masses needed. Tiimie describes the combo as “another God’s plan.”

THE GOOD MUSIC GENRE

When asked what genre he would categorize his music, he didn’t give the usual Afro-this or Afro-that genre. He described his genre playfully as the GOOD MUSIC genre. 

“I don’t think I would point to a particular genre; I would just say I’m an artist who makes good music. My genre should be called “GOOD MUSIC.” 

Tiimie refuses to be caged in a box, a true testament to the fact that he enjoys his craft. However, he focuses on messages of hope and peace and acknowledges the realm beyond us in his songs. Like in his Broken Souls track where he says… 

“Nneka tie my soul and put it for one Iroko, My spirit enter all of the premises wey my soul no dey follow . . na wetin dem tell me I record put for my volo voloco” 

TIIMIE’S ENCOUNTER WITH SPIRITS AND RELIGION

When asked about his belief in the spirit words, he had this to say: 

“Religion is spiritual and a lot of people don’t know there are things that we don’t see and those things determine our existence and outcome.” 

Beneath the Reminisce-looking goatee and stern face, Tiimie is still a timid guy. He says he is still scared of the dark like everyone else. He might have had an encounter with spirits if he had confessed to us that he had heard how he chased his Grandma from the face of the earth because he was born a few months after his Granny passed, with physical features looking just like her. 

As a free-spirited individual, he claims that everyone who puts melodies together and tries to reach out to people’s hearts is his influence. He specifically mentions Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Koffee, Chronix, Bnxn, and Tems. 

In Suleja and Osapa London, one could taste the influence of reggae music and dancehall reggae. So I asked if he was a reggae lover. And, as you must have guessed, he is a huge-time reggae lover. I tried to exchange a few words with him in Patois, but he caught my fake Patois accent. 

When asked if he has ever faced creative blocks while working, he mentioned that he has had many creative blocks and times when his brain just tells him to take a break.

“20 bottles, Santa Maria, and Suleja are my favorite tracks.” 

Maybe at the time of doing this interview, he didn’t know how banging his Broken Souls track would be. If not, he should have named it his number-one track. 

DARE TO DREAM

In his own right, Tiimie is a remarkable vocalist and lyricist who believes in not only his dream but also any crazy idea that deviates from the norm.

“I believe all creatives have some crazy dreams stuck in their heads wherever they are right now, so please just keep believing.”

Unlike his peers, who are always quick to reveal their next track, Tiimie keeps his new project “undisclosed until it drops.” However, you can enjoy his stunning new track, “Broken Souls.”