The music industry is a world filled with established artists and budding artists with remarkable talents and gifts. In this sea of skills and accomplishments, aspiring stars often find it challenging to reach for the spotlight and make a name for themselves. However, those with a distinctive flair and a unique voice always manage to rise on top. Such is the case with Matthew Ezeigbo, AKA Half a Bar, a sensational musical artist, business magnate, investor and CEO of MatteyeRecords.
On a mission to carve a name for himself in the history books and leave a mark on the industry, Half a Bar emerges with a passion-filled journey that has become the driving force behind his career. Unlike other artists who create with money, fame and glory at the forefront of their minds, this multi-talented artist started his musical journey as a leisure activity. “It all started as a hobby,” he said. “Something I enjoyed doing until my friends and family started nagging me to take it more seriously, and I did.”
Fueled by his passion for the art and encouragement from friends and family, the budding artist eventually caved in and yielded to his true calling. He has continually made waves in the industry with his melodic tunes and upbeat lyrics. Last year, he released a single called “The Finest,” a scintillating mix of brilliant tunes and lyrics. Not to be mistaken for a one-hit-wonder, Half a Bar has released yet another hit single titled “Don’t Leave Me.” The recent release, which Sing King produced, continues to make a splash on the streaming charts and leave the audience captivated.
Since setting his feet in the music landscape, Half a Bar has been taking center stage as he continues to put his music in context and send across powerful messages of moving forward and pursuing dreams against all odds. For Half a Bar, his style of music is heavily influenced by his Nigerian roots with a mix of hip-hop and rap. He is also inspired by acclaimed artists like Biggie, Jay Z, Nas, Rick Ross, and Mr. Incredible, a Nigerian.
Aside from creating and evolving his music style, this must-watch figure also manages and provides a platform for other budding artists like Tremor no Shaking to become superstars in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. Through his record label MatteyeRecords, Half a Bar inspires these budding artists to continue working hard towards their dream and continually evolve to become better versions of themselves.
Additionally, this trailblazing music executive also hopes to bring international attention to the Nigerian music industry by giving the aspiring artist a global platform to market their tunes to a global audience. “Nigerian music is another crude oil, and if we have more investors like me, many sounds could be introduced to the World,” he shared.
Half a Bar aims for his record label to be a leading platform for artists to showcase their talents and introduce more tunes to the world in the coming years.
Learn more about Half a Bar and his record label by visiting his Instagram page.
