IBK

With a passion for music since a very young age, and a musicology minor degree, IBK started experimenting with music production software and apps including GarageBand and Auxy Pro as early as 2008. His favorite works during that period include unreleased tracks such as “We Don’t Know,” “Cosmix,” and “Consonant,” which are all available on his SoundCloud page, The Eclectic Hub. After picking up basic music production skills through these apps, in May 2020, he upgraded to more sophisticated systems that included Ableton Live and the Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MIDI controller. These provided him with significant musical range and flexibility. During this phase, IBK discovered an untapped gift for lyrical composition and flow, and since then, has continued to produce and mix his own tracks. He has been interviewed by BuzzMusic LA for his smooth R&B single, "Coz I'm Yours," and has gained positive reviews from major independent artist music blogs such as A&R Factory for his "deeply poetic" single, "These Tears." Describing his musical style as highly eclectic, IBK has been heavily influenced by his Nigerian culture, classical music training in voice and piano, as well as several popular musical artistes. His musical influences span various musical genres, and a truly exhaustive list would be too long to share. In keeping with his African roots, rhythm is central to his musical style, with afrobeat favorites such as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Lagbaja, D’banj, Wizkid, and Davido having significant impact on him. His top North American musical influences include Michael Jackson, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, JAY-Z, and The Weeknd, in that order - depending on the day or month. However, Michael Jackson remains his indisputable number one influence. A medical doctor by training - with a neuroscience background -, IBK truly believes in the power of music as medicine. In early 2021, IBK began working on a self-produced EP titled, "The Outsider" where he narrates his struggles since losing a budding medical career to immigration challenges in the United States. Connect with him on all streaming and social media platforms to stay informed on all upcoming projects.