Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: My names are ARNOLD ORITSEWENOR TESIONE, a Nigerian by birth, born on 22nd Day of April. Music has always been a part of me, as a young child, I grew up under the influence of music, because my mom is a real music lover, and through her collections of so many music legends like Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, Bryan Adam, Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass and Ron Kenoly.
Q: Can you describe the musical style of TMA in three words?
A: I’m a Story-teller.
Q: How do you stay connected with your fans, and what role do they play in shaping your musical journey?
A: As a Rising Afro-beats Star, my songs are getting more international attention than my local environment, and through my socials, I’m having fans pull-in, and right about now, I’m building a direct-to-fan through OPEN WAV, where fans can connect on a personal level and follow the process of my becoming.
Q: You have just released your new single, ‘YES I DO’. Is there a story behind it?
A: Yes.
Q: What is your favorite part of the track and why?
A: For me, the Song isn’t build around a single highlight – it’s a complete Piece of Art. Every Lyric carries intention and comes from a personal place. So My ‘Favorite Part’ is really how all those emotions came together to tell one honest story. That’s what I think draws people in – they are not just hearing a song, they are stepping into an experience.
Q: Can you walk us through the creative process of producing the track “YES I DO”?
A: The Instrumentation to the song was produced and I went to study the sound and practice the delivery for 3 days, and when I stepped into the studio booth, I completed the recording in just 10 minutes and the rest is history.
Q: What has been the most memorable concert or performance for TMA so far?
A: I still look forward to creating the kind of stage performances people never forget – because that’s when the music stops becoming just mine and becomes something bigger.
Q: Reflecting on your body of work, each song holding its unique significance, could you share a particular track that stands out to you personally? What makes that specific tune special, and why does it hold a place of pride in your musical journey?
A: YES I DO – I intend using it as a sound-track on my wedding day. Yes I Do is special because it comes from a place of honesty and emotional clarity and I know millions of people can find themselves in this story
Q: Exploring the diverse creative processes within the music industry is always fascinating. Could you provide insight into your unique approach to crafting music? From the initial spark of an idea to the finished song, how do you navigate the creative journey and bring its musical concepts to life?
A: In Creating music, I only respond to sounds, this means that before I could record my voice on a sound, that sound must have been communicating to me.
Q: As we wrap up our conversation, looking ahead, what aspirations or dreams do you have for TMA, and what message would you like to share with your fans as they continue to accompany you on this musical journey?
A: As A Recording Artist, My Songs are compelling globally than my local environment and I want to be able to connect and meet my fans in real-time, performing in various arenas around the world. To my fans and future fans around the world, put on your seat-belt and enjoy the flight, I’m about to take you all on a musical journey for life.
