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Can we meet you?…..Education and Background:

My name is Segun Shyllon, known as ShyShy Shyllon, hailed from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. I had my secondary education at Baptist Boys High School and my HND from Ogun State Polytechnic [now Moshood Abiola polytechnic] both in my hometown, Abeokuta, Ogun State. I furthered my education at Thames Valley University now University of West London with BA (Hons) Digital Broadcast Media.

When did you start DJing?  Was it something that you always wanted to do…..and what and who were your early passions and influencers:

I started djing over 3 decades ago while in high school, I later got into broadcasting in the early 90s as a pioneer member of OGBC-2 before proceeding to the 1st independent fm radio in Nigeria, Ray Power 100fm. I had the priviledge of beign a presenter and a dj, combining the 2 was an extra gift. I had really wanted to be a great keyboardist like my late dad who was a Royal Keyboardist with many talents but i branched out to be a dj instead. My late dad is my greatest influencer as well as my 1st cousin Koye Shotade a.k.a Chief Rocker who happens to be a dj and a presenter with many radio stations around the south west region during that time, from OYO-2, FRCN-2 to OGBC 1and 2 just to mention few. Some of my many other influences along the line are dj Jazzy Jeff, Funk Master Flex and Dj Ran. My passion in music has brought me this far by constantly moving with time and improving myself in my chosen career.

Why are you based overseas, and how often do you visit Nigeria:

I left Nigeria as destined in 1996 for London to acquire more knowledge and be able to utilize it back at home in Nigeria at some point in which I did back in 2010 to 2013 to manage a radio station in my home town, Ogun State which is Rainbow FM as the station manager, add my impact and modern quality into what we dished out as that time. I later left for Star Fm in Lagos before moving back to London. My family is here but I am constantly in touch with motherland, Nigeria.

Do you have shows or event you do? 

I am constantly engaging in various shows and events both within and outside UK as a prolific dj promoting African music and culture as well as djing at concerts and nightclubs.

We Noticed you like old school music from your IG page,is it that new school music doesn’t sound right?

Old Skool is to cater for the good old time while music of the new generation lack that quality of good music arrangements especially their lyrics. Back then, they put lots of work in making music unlike now that technology has taking over it uniqueness. Time is everything, this is what it takes for this period of time, definitely things are changing fast, but truly nothing can be compared to the good old days. Most djs and music being produced are for commercial purpose instead of combining passion with it.

Do you have challenges as a DJ?

Yes, some of this new djs don’t know their worth just because technology has made it so easier for anyone to become a dj which is affecting the progress of the industry and other promising djs out there. the greatest challenge of it all is some people taking you to be same as others by not willing to pay for the service rendered as a professional.

What makes you decide to play one particular kind of record during one of your sets? Is there a criteria other than a pure subjectivity, for selecting what to play at a gig?

It all depends on the theme of the party or event you are playing, sometime it might be required to play a particular song or sometimes it might be a hit at that period of time which you can’t help as a dj but to play it over and over again.

What is your favourite meal, song and fashion trend?

My favourite meal is Amala with Ewedu or Ogbono loaded with fish or cow foot, My fav songs are many but i love RnB and Soul as my genre of music in fact any sweet music. When it comes to fashion, I like it very casual clean and simple.

Do you have any mixtape?

Quiet a lot in different genre:  www.hulkshare.com/shyshy-shyllon

Any embarrassing moment so far doing your thing?

When my old laptop refused to boot for my second session at a gig, a thing of the past i call it *Laughs*

What advice do you have for any aspiring DJ….

You have to know what you are in it for, staying focused and keep updating yourself. And i wish you all the very best now and always.

Do you wish to still come back to Nigeria at some point and what are your plans for it?

Yes, I still love radio and still wish to come back home to make a huge impact which will be of international standard and make it a number 1 station in the whole Africa in terms of its entertaining contents.

Are you on social media outlets and what is your handle for your fans to reach you?

Yes I am in all major social media outlets, my handle for Instagram, Twitter and snapchat: @ishyshyllon
facebook page: ShyShy Shyllon

Thank you for letting us meet you. … Many Thanks for having me and God bless You real good.


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