Born in Chicago, but raised in West Africa –Nigeria to be exact — Obisoulstar is the epitome of a Renaissance man. His music is like food for the starving senses and water for a withered heart; it reflects a man who has seen a lot, forgotten little, and is not afraid to tell the story. This 2012 Raw Artist “Musician Of The Year” Award winner has performed in every prestigious venues in Chi, NY, ATL, Philly and LA to mention a few including Canada, Croatia and Czech Republic pening/sharing the same stage with the likes of Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Kindred the family soul, Ledisi, Tortured Soul and Rasaan Paterson to mention a few
His music embraces the sounds of Soul, Blues, Funk, Rock and Afrobeat, merging influences from the likes of Maxwell, Raphael Saadiq, Lenny Kravitz, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Fela Kuti (the father of Afrobeat). Forming a concoction of melodic delight while promoting unity, love, and spiritual liberation through music. He is the minister of Afrorock Religion.