So far, multi-platinum producer Israel Fowobaje has had a stellar year.
The Nigerian-born producer and cross-genre artist known as Israel (stylized as 1SRAEL) has transcended music immeasurably. He is currently riding high on one of the year’s most popular singles, “WAIT FOR U” by rapper Future featuring Drake and Tems, which has been certified double platinum in the United States, platinum in Australia, silver in the United Kingdom, and gold in New Zealand. 1SRAEL is the secret guitar player on the infectious song.
“I want to make the kind of record that has a long-lasting impact on people’s lives…I want to be able to create a sound that lives on beyond me and has a complete life of its own”. In a recent interview, 1SRAEL was discussed for his contributions to the music industry. He has worked with a variety of artists, including Mannywellz, Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye, and played a significant role in Tems’ success. His work on Tems’ song “Higher” caught the attention of Future and his production team, who reworked the song into a commercial hit. Despite his impressive musical credentials, 1SRAEL remains relatively low-key within the industry, producing for various genres and artists such as BLEU and Dee Gatti. 1SRAEL is constructing his legacy brick by brick, and at the rate of his meteoric rise, he will undoubtedly reach space. He was recently signed to Sony Music Publishing through Agency 301, an honor for a producer and musician of his caliber. He also runs his own music licensing and syncing company.
In addition to assisting other artists in their fantastic quests, he is a man with a savvy mindset primed for success, a broadened skill set, and unrivaled energy, as we discovered in an exclusive interview with the Los Angeles-based hyphenate. Aside from music, he dabbles in visual arts and brand development on the side, having directed music videos for indie artists like Che. We were able to discover some of his influences and how his musical upbringing influenced his career path, as well as a variety of things he did prior to his breakthrough in the music industry.
“I know where I’ve come from, and to go from that – to where I am now … that there’s no such thing as no such thing.” 1SRAEL says. Overall, get familiar with this trailblazing talent as he is taking over the industry.
