The Loop | Austin 'TAY' Iwar II | TEDxPortHarcourtSalon

For all of us who have ever asked "How do they do it?"; here's a privileged glimpse at how great music gets made.
Born in June, 1997 in Lagos city, Nigeria, Tay has, according to revolutionary African entertainment website Notjustok, brought "A breath of fresh air to Nigerian music". Currently studying engineering in school, the youngster has so far released a series of R&B and Afro-Fusion songs influenced by artists and producers like James Blake, Pensado, Chris Brown, Bon Iver, Drake, PartyNextDoor, Fela and such. After being encouraged into music by his music loving parents, Tay took it a step further by teaching himself on the finer points of music production, composition and writing. From his last mixtape release - Passport - Tay has in a short period of time gained reasonable recognition amongst music listeners and has succeeded in attracting industry professionals to his unique sound.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@samsonesin8891]

He’s a star now!🦅

[@odtheog2285]

big star

[@babatopeayelabola4493]

i've been wanting to see Tay do something live and see the real him.... He's an amazing producer and a singer..... I'm sure one of his biggest fans

[@iamaclipse]

He totally changed his looks! Wow

[@Tinsk9]

i swear, i thought he was different person fr fr

[@canaryinc]

I have never seen a TED talk w a performance. Love this guy!

[@KatherineUseh]

I just discovered Tay Iwar from Wizkid's made in Lagos, "True Love" and I am hooked.

[@ibirogbaabioye9021]

Cant get enough of the performance...never gets old

[@toonnaobi-okoye2949]

First time seeing this young legend's face. Amazing work you make Tay.

[@davidolaleye1076]

Tay !! You're so fire bro ! ... I feel like if you try you could get a record label ... Something international. All these Nigerian artists ... They can't touch you mahn !

[@i88music]

i just recently discovered tay...i really love his stuff...he inspires me

[@bibobranarebor5258]

Look at him now!!

[@La_belleg]

im in love with him! cant wait until he becomes international.

[@VannieBee]

So proud of my brother Austin and it's great to listen to your story again.. Keep the flag flying AJ.

[@jaykiass]

Amazing... AfricaUnite

[@Jobe-13]

This guy makes awesome music.

[@charleskyaagba3184]

wow tay so glad to have you doing what your and doing it so well pls come home when it's time so we can honor you good luck good efforts I am proud of you

[@tiavinarakotobe7803]

He's amazing

[@dareayoade1700]

Tay is a legend

[@DJTawanda]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jenn1738]

I love him!

[@angieantonio8997]

One of my absolute favs

[@utibeobong]

Awesome talent

[@ZZ-zr7qk]

Love you bro 🖤 👊🏾

[@ugochukwuasuai-chegwe2477]

that collaboration G, is it up for grabs?

[@t.wandera1075]

8:24 Miguel otw