Gospel artist Minister OJ has shared insights on how musicians can carve out a unique identity in their field.
He emphasized the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, suggesting that true recognition comes from breaking away from the norm.
“Celebration comes when you stray from the ordinary,” he asserted, advising musicians to embrace their individuality. “To stand out and make an impact, you need to do things differently. If you stick to the conventional, you’ll only achieve conventional results.”
Minister OJ discussed his own approach, revealing that he sometimes deliberately incorporates imperfections in his music to capture attention.
“It’s not enough to just perform well or arrange a song neatly,” he explained. “There must be something distinctive that sets you apart.”
Drawing a parallel to God’s creation of humanity, he noted that even God gives each person unique attributes, like varying sizes of feet.
This, he argued, underscores the value of being unconventional in art.
The musician stressed that his focus is always on guiding his audience towards spiritual enlightenment through Jesus. “Every song I create is infused with a message of salvation. My goal is to always bring Jesus into the music,” he said.
Minister OJ also praised the distinctive nature of the Journey to Heaven program on No. 1 FM 105.3, hosted by Taller Dee. He remarked on the program’s unique format, where the host shares interview time with bloggers. “I chose to participate in this interview because Taller Dee stands out,” he noted.