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Lindsey Abudei

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Lindsey Abudei
Lindsey Abudei
Background information
Birth nameLindsey Abudei
GenresAlternative R&B, Alternative, Folk, Alt-Rock, Electronica
Occupations
  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Websitelindseyabudei.com

Lindsey Abudei, known professionally as Lindsey Abudei, is a Jos, Nigeria-born singer and songwriter and producer. She recorded music and had jam sessions with rappers M.I Abaga and Jesse Jagz while studying law at the University of Jos. Abudei has released the solo projects Brown (2013), ...and the Bass Is Queen (2016), and Kaleidoscope (2023).

Early life and education

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A native of the Igbo-speaking part of Delta State, Abudei was born and raised in Jos. She attained a law degree from the University of Jos and decided to pursue a career in music after graduating.[1] Abudei's parents were involved in music during their early years. She chose her genre-fluid contemporary sound from influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Sade, Prince, QUEEN, Skeeter Davis, Andy Williams, The Beach Boys .[2]

Career

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Early beginnings and Project Fame West Africa

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Abudei started recording music with MI, Jesse Jagz and Ruby Gyang while still an undergraduate law student at the University of Jos. That same year, she auditioned for the third season of Project Fame West Africa. Although she exited the platform as an early evictee, she managed to attract a devoted fanbase.[3] Abudei had a brief stint with the Jazzcats, a jazz band. She lent vocals to M.I's "Jehovah", a track from his debut studio album Talk About It (2008). Moreover, she was featured on DJinee's "Thank You" and Jesse Jagz's "This Jagged Life".[4]

Brown, ...And The Bass Is Queen, and Kaleidoscope

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Abudei's debut extended play (EP), Brown, was independently released in 2013. It comprises eight tracks and includes cover versions of Aṣa's "Jailer" and Fela Kuti's "Trouble Sleep, Yanga Go Wake Am". The EP also includes three bonus tracks and was produced by her and co-produced with Atta Lenell with extra productions by Jesse Jagz and IBK. Brown was supported by the previously released singles "Drift Away", "The 90s Song" and "Out the Magazine".[4][5]

Abudei started recording her debut studio album, ...And The Bass Is Queen., in 2014. In 2016, she announced her twelve-track album and unveiled its cover art.[6][7]

After a three-year hiatus, Lindsey released ‘One On The Outside’, — originally slated to appear on Kaleidoscope.[8]It also earned her nod in the ‘Best Vocal Performance’ category at the Headies 2020.

In 2023, Abudei's third solo project and genre-fluid, cinematic EP, Kaleidoscope, was released.[9] Abudei co-produced the EP with Bigfoot. All of the songs on Kaleidoscope include an intermission and were written as a cinematic project — as a soundscape for visual and performance presentations.[10]

Artistry and influences

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Abudei's music is a genre-fluid contemporary sound. She has cited Stevie Wonder, QUEEN, Sade, The Beach Boys, Eva Cassidy, and Roberta Flack as some of her influences.[11]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Abiola Solanke (19 September 2016). "Lindsey Abudei 'I have never wanted to do music for Nigeria alone,' singer says". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Interview – Lindsey Abudei talks about her music, influences and new album '…And The Bass Is Queen.'". 9jamusicradar.com. 26 September 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  3. ^ Onyinye Muomah (27 July 2014). "Music has a part of me attached to it – Lindsey Abudei". Premium Times. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b Ovie O. (24 February 2013). "Lindsey Presents BROWN: The EP (DOWNLOAD)". notJustOk. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  5. ^ "New Music: Lindsey – The 90s Song". jaguda.com. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  6. ^ King A Maz (27 June 2016). "Lindsey Abudei Unveils Art For Debut Album". 360Nobs. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  7. ^ Joey Akan (12 July 2016). "Pulse Album Review: Lindsey Abudei joins Nigerian music royalty with "And The Bass Is Queen"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  8. ^ Motolani Alake (6 April 2020). "Lindsey Abudei releases new single, 'One On The Outside'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  9. ^ Opeyemi Rasak-Oyadiran (6 February 2023). "Lindsey Abudei returns with new EP 'Kaleidoscope'". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  10. ^ Adebayo Adebiyi (7 February 2023). "Lindsay Abudei releases new EP titled 'Kaleidoscope'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  11. ^ Alawode, Abisola (6 March 2015). "Lindsey Abudei: 'Out The Magazine'". Leadership Newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015.
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