(MPR Consulting) - Born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla,
son to reggae luminary Bankie Banks, and then moving to Texas in his
formative years to make a home in Houston, look no further than the
latter's foundation, as well as his eclectic musical influences of Third
World Band, Ben Harper, Tracy Chapman, Israel Houghton and his own
brother Omari Banks to understand and appreciate the artist that is
Olaide Banks.
Fusing Caribbean sounds with acoustic and soul-inspired hints all
enveloped by inspirational, meaningful and hard hitting lyrics, Olaide
Banks has recently released the self-produced, and composed single and
video "House On Fire"
Their lips are moving - Saying nothing
So distracted by divisions
That we’re buying what they’re selling
And can’t see our situation
Smoke is building - feel the burn
But we just don’t seem to learn
We’re in a house on fire
House on fire
Speaking on his powerful song which debuted to rave reviews on Sirius XM, Olaide explained "The
song is about where we stand as a society now - reckoning with
centuries of discrimination in the midst of a global pandemic." He further
elaborated, speaking on the lyrics translated into powerful visuals
with a video featuring legendary musician Corey Stoot and directed by
Jacob Roberson "In "House On Fire" we see the devolution of our
protagonist into depression and despair, as he lives through a global
health pandemic, economic crisis and a growing social revolution. These
stressors come to a head during what some argue is the most
consequential election in our lifetime. Our protagonist would argue that
we’ve all been lulled to sleep inside the burning house and we have
three choices. We have to wake up and get out, put the fire out, or stay
asleep and be burned alive."
The powerful song is indeed a blue print to Olaide's impressive growing
discography, as the multi-talented artist describes his music as "reflective and thoughtful". "The
history behind the song's title is a quote attributed to Martin Luther
King, Jr. King is noted to have said to Harry Belafonte, shortly before
Dr. King's death, “I fear that may be assimilating my people into a
burning house.” - Olaide Banks
"House on Fire" is available on all major streaming platforms and digital outlets serviced by ONErpm at https://smarturl.it/
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