New MusiC :: Toyebi – I Have Seen (Baba God) + Lyrics

Our versatile ‘home boy’, Toyebi, gives us a homegrown sound on this one but also hinted that he would release some western grown sound in due time.

Produced by The Internationals

Musicians:

Drums: Ronald “Junior” Dorsey

Bass Guitar: Rhon Matthison

Horns: Arranged by Omar Martinez & performed by Oasis Horns

Electric Guitar: Laja Gbadegesin

Percussion: Javier Solis

Organ, Piano, Strings: DJ Surj

Horns Recorded at: 226 Recordings Houston, TX

Guitar & Vocals Recorded at: T & S Studios, Sugar Land TX

Mixed by: BOlupona at T&S Studios, Sugar Land TX

Mastered by: Andy Wilson

Based in the USA, Toyebi is a singer/song writer, musician, worship consultant, and worship leader from Nigeria who has spent the last 14 years honing his craft in preparation for the right time and opportunity. Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, he was introduced to music at an early age through primary school plays and singing in children’s church in his pre-teen years. This sparked a keen curiosity for music, which led him to become the front man for the jazz ensemble at the American British Academy (A.B.A) in Muscat, Oman where he lived with his family as a young teenager. 

Upon his return to Nigeria, Toyebi continued developing his musical skills in secondary school, Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School, Port Harcourt (J.C.S.S.), beinga member of the choir, playing keyboards and leading praise/worship. This was where Toyebi became born again and God began leaning his heart towards preparation for a greater purpose through music and ministry. Following graduation from secondary school, he moved to the United States to pursue a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Louisiana State University. 

As a college student, Toyebi was a leader in the youth ministry and praise and worship ministry of Bethany World Prayer Center for 5 years. He was privileged to lead worship for the youth ministry, “220” under the leadership of Pastor Joel Stockstill reaching an average of 3000 students in weekly meetings and a leadership core of about 250 student leaders. He was also a member of the Praise and Worship Ministry at Bethany under the leadership of Jonathan Stockstill (Deluge Band). In this season, he was privileged to share the stage with artists such as Israel and New Breed, Micah Stampley, Kent Henry and Martha Munizzi to name a few. 

Following graduation from college 2008, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he currently resides and works as an electrical engineer. In his time in Minneapolis, he has grown as a musician ministering/collaborating with artists such as Darnell Davis & the Remnant, Sonnie Badu,Tosinger, Kenny K’ore, LanreOlagbaju, Joy Ike, Mike Dreams, Mike Aremu and Midnight Crew. He has also been an integral part of his local church, Christ Church International under the leadership of Pastor Darrell & Dr. Edna Geddes, while traveling the country leading worship, teaching worship seminars and speaking at conferences as God opens the door.

His Debut Single titled “I have Seen (Baba God)” is a track that expresses his overflowing gratitude for a life full of God’s goodness, favor and mercy. It is set for release on January 29 and is part of his debut EP project scheduled for released late spring of 2014. “I Have Seen (Baba God)” was recorded at T & S Studios, Sugar Land Texas and produced by “The Internationals”.