Exclusive Interview with Dammy Jare (Part 1)

The first time I heard the song iPraise, I looked forward to meeting the cute guy that did the song. After a very long time trying to catch up with him failed because of his busy schedule, finally guess what I caught up with him in Abuja recently during an event. I have decided to bring to you  an exclusive interview with Dammy ‘Jare.

Naijagospelbeatz:Lets get to meet you..?

Dammy Jare: I am singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, percussionist, producer and recording artiste.Born Adejare Adeyemi Damilola in Ikeja, Lagos, I hail from the Great Amororo Royal Dynasty of the Owu Kingdom, Ogun State.However, music was a part of the family as I gained so much from my father, Barr. (Prince) Adetunji Adejare’s dexterity in music, sounds and theatre arts

Naijagospelbeatz: Tell us how it all started..?

Dammy Jare:  Started playing drums from age 7 and also lead choral groups in elementary school. He developed more interest in music and has performed as guitarist and keyboardist with artiste of different genres of music, Hip-hop, Fuji, and Highlife etc. My love for percussions and African tunes reflects so much in my songs as I fuse Fuji tunes with Highlife and Trance beats….

Naijagospelbeatz: Since you started very early, how did you combine your education with music?

Dammy Jare: Laughs…Well, education is very important and my parents do not take it likely with their wards who at any point deviate from their academics. I spent time to study that’s why I went to study Law, but now into music cause of my childhood fantasy of giving back to the society at large via Inspirational and Gospel tunes…. 2011, I did a Praise Tour to 50 churches within and outside Nigeria, which gave him the required recognition amongst Gospel Artistes in Nigeria, Rep. Du
Benin, Ghana and the United States.

Naijagospelbeatz: For how long have u been in d industry professionally?
Dammy Jare: Since 1998.

Naijagospelbeatz: Wow, Dammy how has the journey been so far, what are the challenges etc?

Dammy Jare: The journey hasn’t been too smooth, you know how it is being an instrumentalist, but the end now clearly justifies the means

Naijagospelbeatz: What would you say were your major challenge??

Dammy Jare: Accessibilty to rehearsal equipments & funds


Naijagospelbeatz: How much support do you get from your local church and others? In order to help u stay relevant in the ministry?

Dammy Jare: I really appreciate God in the life of my Oracle, Pastor Nelson Okene and his amiable wife, Dame Sarah Okene and the entire Dew Of Hermon Faith Centre for their believe and support to what I love doing. They’ve been of great support and encouragement. Sometimes, late last year I did the Abuja version launch of my album at the where I received so much support from Pastor Maryln who hosted me and my crew. The event was attended by top gospel artist based in Abuja, the likes of JimmydPsalmist, Donsam, T-Philz, Steve Williz, Manuz, King Unachi, Godman, Prospa Tytman, Vicky Mc, Pelumi Songs, and my brother Psalm Ebube. It was an awesome time in his presence. I must say the support have been impressive and we bless God.I sincerely want to use this medium to say a very big thank you to Dr. & Mrs Vincent Igbokwe and Pst Joshua John-Nissi for their immense support.

Naijagospelbeatz: How do u cope with female fans?
Dammy Jare: Female fans are very important τ̲̅ȍ artistes, they encourage you the more, we can't do without them

Naijagospelbeatz: Tell us about the ipraise tour!!
Dammy Jare: The iPraise Missionary Tour in 50 churches within and outside that took me & my crew thru Lagos-Shagamu-Ibadan-Warri-Ozoro-PHC-Minna-Nassarawa-Abuja-Cotonou helped a lot with special thanks King Sunny Unachi(Olong Jnr).

Naijagospelbeatz: There is a trend right now that Ignore warning almost all the artiste want to do song with a more or else secular style, what do you have to say about that, Considering we are children of the kingdom?

Dammy Jare: Secular? Laughs… what is your definition of secular? Anyway, music is broad, we minister in different styles and sometimes in the style that those we want to win their heart's catchy style...
Considering the fact why we are here as Children of the Kingdom, Jesus himself didn't come for the saved, He came for the lost...

Naijagospelbeatz: How do you write songs, night or day, on the road or???
Dammy Jare: Laughing ….My compositions are funny o, I hear the sounds  and it comes strongly so I just develop it... atimes it comes in the toilet sef... laughing out strongly and  some percentage comes when my Pastor, Nelson Okene is Ministering

Naijagospelbeatz: You have ministered alongside top gospel artiste like Psalm Ebube, tell us more?

Dammy Jare: Yea, very closely is Psalm Ebube, he is a close friend of mine, for now let’s live it there.

Naijagospelbeatz: How do you relax
Dammy Jare: Relaxation: Beach, Cinemas and Travelling

Naijagospelbeatz: What you do outside music?
Dammy Jare: I'm the C.E.O of Amororo Music & Media Company, its a media outfit that's into all music and media(TV,Radio,Prints) productions. I'm also an Associate Partner of Meshi-Tola Properties, its a Real Estate Firm....


Naijagospelbeatz: Your advise to upcoming artiste?
Dammy Jare: Focus, Consistency and Creating quality time for Rehearsals