Champaign, IL—Some students struggle in figuring what their purpose is in college. For others, a future career in the American music and entertainment industry is seemingly inevitable. Already halfway through his last spring semester, UIUC senior Nelson ‘Blink’ Agose – one of several recording artists inspired by the dream of greatness – acknowledges that finding a way into the American music industry will be no easy task.
“The fact that I already have A LOT of support back at home has been a huge step for my [already existent] career in Nigeria, but I look to change the American music industry.” Nelson is just one of many students who have been torn between a college education experience and an early profession in the recording arts; several students this year have left UIUC to peruse similar opportunities. “There are many different marketing aspects when it comes to making it as a major recording artist and a lot of that has to do with the brand that artists make for themselves, the support group that the artist has to rely on, and the steps that he or she takes to achieve his or her set goals.” – Nelson Agose, 20, Univ. of Ill. Graduated Senior.
Syndik8 Records has been pressing the young artist to release his self-titled project, No Hesitation – a 6 to 7 track EP set to debut in summer 2010 – and with graduation right around the corner, timing could not be any more perfect. “There are people who have told me to stop rapping because I am just a college student, but in this music business you have to have a heart of steel… if someone says something that is not positive, I do not acknowledge it.” Though it has not been easy, Nelson ‘Blink’ Agose has maintained his relationship with Syndik8 Records, and has built up quite a reputation in the Nigerian market for original hip-hop music.
“A lot of people in this world have this mediocre mindset where they always try to make a lot of ‘back-up’ plans but I try to tell them that there is no point in having a ‘plan B’ when you never get a chance to live out your ‘plan A’. Whatever it is you want to do, believe in yourself and go for it.” – Nelson ‘Blink’ Agose
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Blink’s latest leak #pray4love is a true reflection of the times:
- In Chicago, IL over 40 African-American youth have been victims of gun violence in the past week
- Americans are angry at the current state of the country and we are seeing an uprising in anti-government groups
- There are daily murderous attacks in Blink’s birth country of Nigeria
Blink has not turned a blind eye to any of these problems and has been aware of the social and political issues at hand. He felt motivated to send a message to his generation and his message comes in the form of his track#prayforlove
Blink aggressively rides the Just Blaze produced instrumental as he lyrically and profoundly addresses the social and political dilemmas that are plaguing our society right now. Blink’s concern is felt through his delivery as he directs his generation to reflect…”these times we live in are a bit different, where men raise guns but don’t know how to raise children.” Blink felt this message was fitting to record such expressive content over Jay Electronica’s ‘Exhibit A’ instrumental.
This track ties in seamlessly with the relevant issues facing our generation and we would like to service the track and artwork to your blog for posting.
Attached to this email you will find the #pray4love artwork and track. Below is the zshare download link:http://www.zshare.net/audio/746109662d6086a3/
Blink’s Social Media
www.twitter.com/iamblink
www.myspace.com/bossmanmusic
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Blink’s Bio
“It is a beautiful thing to truly know what your purpose in life is, mine is simply music.”
Blink is an emerging artist who brings a fresh and signature sound to today’s hip-hop music, with a voice for the next generation he is on par to make his mark on the music industry.
Born Nelson Agose, this 20 year old rapper is a proud native of Lagos, Nigeria. It is Nigeria, whom he credits his style and sound. Much of his music displays a heavy and assertive beat that he effortlessly flows to with his distinct voice. In 2006 Blink moved to the US to pursue his education at the University of Illinois but he never lost sight of his passion, which was to create great music.
In 2009 he released his first mixtape entitled The Work Ethic. This also happens to be his motto in life. Blink believes work ethic is going to be the key to his success. “You have to have a relentless work ethic. So I grind all day, I never stop writing, learning, listening or recording.”
