"..OLA Onabule is probably one of the best kept secrets in the British music world.." PASSION MAG SEPT 2004
        
    
OLA ONABULE


 Ambitions For Deeper Breadth

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1.   Closer 

2.   One Life 

3.   W.O.W.

4.   Wonderful Feeling

5.   All Good 

6.   Lagos Boy
7.   Like Himl

8.   He Says

9.   We Don't Know

10. Changed 

11. Catch Me

12. Gone

        
    
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Copyright OLA ONABULE

    

        


            

I was created in London, England, by two rather special Nigerian parents, they named me Olatunji Olugbenga Omotayo Olanrewaju Adetokunbo Abdul Majeed Onabule, after which I had no choice but to move to Nigeria for ten years. 
            
In 1990, my demos came to the attention of Elektra boss Bob Krasnow with whom I signed my first deal (excited anticipation). It ended a year later (not so good!). I spent the next few years scratching my head (hence the lack of hair) surviving in the session wilderness, supplying backing vocals for the likes of George Michael (he's good), KD Lang (she's good), Simply Red (they're good) and Michael Ball (He's good) and many more I would never admit to.
            
 I did jingles, voice-over work, etc, until I decided to set up my label, Rugged Ram Records (long story) to develop and release my creative tings. 1994, First single "You'd Better Believe" released. GRAND RESPONSE!!! Yaaaayyy! I thought I'm rocking now! I've since recorded and released five albums of original material. and a few albums for other cool 'n' nice artistes. All the recordings have enjoyed various degrees of radio support/success, been licensed to compilations and synched to Film and TV (Sometimes I smile...). 
            
I have had the good fortune to open for artistes such as Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Diane Reeves, Al Jareau, Patti LaBelle, Tower of Power, Joe Zawinul and Roy Hargrove. Collaborated with Brit uber-jazzer, Courtney Pine, UK black theatre - Nitro and world event organisers, Serious.
            
I've written commissioned arias for the British Royal Opera House and received sponsorship support from Shure Microphones.
            
But my crowning achievement by far...being the sole live performer at Posh Spice and David Beckhams wedding (You're lovin' me now!!!!!!!). I don't just laze round the house gettin' under my family's feet. Oh No!!! I get out, I gig... loads... and when I do I always give my all coz I know a man is defined not by what he takes, but what he gives and how. 
            
What follows are quotes from British music press regarding my good self. I assure you no favours were exchanged in the procuring of these words... honest! 
            
"A four octave range voice... achingly beautiful and passionate in it's every expression" The Voice 
            
"This voice is... A lived in, soul drenched, well mastered instrument". by Blues and Soul Magazine
            
If you like what you've heard so far please go that one step further and tell every one you know, come to a gig with all of them, Big Peace... OLA


        
    

            
"I was taken-aback not only by the mixture of melodies and harmonies but also by the pure energy and passion that come from both him and individual members of the band...I don't say this very often, but I was struck speechless by what was on display." Peter Brown BBC Radio Suffolk
            
"a delicious slice of authentic soul-jazz.." IJAZZ.COM
            
"...Trust me, if you have an ounce of soul in your body, this album just has to go in your record collection. I'll even go as far as saying it's a soulful masterpiece of the 90's and best of all, it comes from these shores"  Collin Bigger For B&S (Blues and Soul)
            
"..one of the finest Soul artists in the UK.." MANIFESTO Sept 04
            
"..OLA Onabule is probably one of the best kept secrets in the British music world. Ola's four-octave vocal range drips with emotion and he is being hailed as Britain's finest soul singer - someone who not only connects with his audience but gets them up and dancing.." PASSION MAG SEPT 2004
            
".. The entire audience gasped and cheered when Ola's remarkable voice boomed from the stage. Ola's set included songs from a range of music genres such as jazz, soul, funk and RnB, his influences include Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding, but it would be a mistake to compare him to these artist, as he truly stands out on his own, as one of the best UK soul vocalists of his time..." Alexis Goodyear BBC Oxford