{"id":6866,"date":"2023-09-22T11:46:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=6866"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:53:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:53:43","slug":"onique-drops-genre-bending-my-truth-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=6866","title":{"rendered":"Onique Drops Genre-Bending &#8216;My Truth&#8217; Album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Onique, the multi-talented musician, singer, and producer hailing from Canada, is making waves with his highly anticipated album, <strong><em>\u2018My Truth.\u2019<\/em><\/strong> Set to be released on October 6, 2023, this 19-track masterpiece promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of musical genres, all wrapped up in a whirlwind creative process that took only a week to complete.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I tried to narrow it in a way where there is a track that represents most of the popular genres around the world,&#8221; Onique explained during an exclusive interview about the album. &#8220;I hope people will find joy in it as I did while making it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The title of the album, <strong><em>\u2018My Truth,\u2019<\/em><\/strong> was chosen by Onique to reflect the diversity and versatility of the tracks within. Regardless of the genre, he sought to create something that would resonate with listeners on a personal level, and from what we&#8217;ve heard so far, he&#8217;s succeeded brilliantly.<\/p>\n<p>The creative process behind <strong><em>\u2018My Truth\u2019<\/em><\/strong> was intense, with Onique wearing multiple hats as the producer, writer, recording artist, and sound engineer. While the workload was heavy, it served as a welcome distraction from life&#8217;s daily challenges. The only drawback, he humorously notes, was having to retire to bed early due to his day job commitments.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The album boasts several standout tracks, but one holds a special place in Onique&#8217;s heart. <strong><em>&#8220;&#8216;Worthy&#8217;<\/em><\/strong> will always be that one track that&#8217;s dear to me,&#8221; he revealed. &#8220;No matter how big the whole thing gets, that track will always be a reminder that I did over 200 dubs for this song, which also went to number one on a few charts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One intriguing aspect of <strong><em>\u2018My Truth\u2019<\/em><\/strong> is the absence of reggae or traditional dancehall songs, genres that Onique is well-known for. He chose to embrace diversity and experiment with different musical styles instead. &#8220;I took that approach not to neglect my roots but to venture into something different,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;Most of my songs are within the reggae and dancehall genre, so with this project, I wanted to expand my catalog.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Collaborations play a significant role in this album. Onique teamed up with various artists and producers to create a rich and dynamic musical landscape. Maxximus contributed his verses on <strong><em>\u2018Options,\u2019<\/em><\/strong> while dancehall artist Blistas joined forces with Onique in co-writing several tracks.<\/p>\n<p>Looking beyond the album release, Onique is already planning his next moves. &#8220;After this album is released and the reach has been maximized, it&#8217;s back to work because I am not where I want to be,&#8221; he stated. Tours and shows are on the horizon, and Onique assures us that there&#8217;s more to come from the Neqzrecords\/Onique camp, including projects, music videos, and, of course, more music for his dedicated fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Onique, the multi-talented musician, singer, and producer hailing from Canada, is making waves with his highly anticipated album, \u2018My Truth.\u2019 Set to be released on October 6, 2023, this 19-track masterpiece promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of musical genres, all wrapped up in a whirlwind creative process that took only a week to complete. 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