Shimon Atunde is a Lagos born, UK based gospel artist who creates spirit-filled afrobeat music that talks simply and plainly about his life experiences in the light of God’s grace and love. Shimon is not only inspired by these experiences but by what is going on around him.
His Instagram and YouTube are littered with many covers of old school songs which Shimon has remixed to reflect the times we are in as well as his journey with Christ Jesus.
Shimon is a PhD student in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester, plays keyboard at his local church and is an avid fan of retro media such as cassettes and vinyl as he works with PKs Store to produce cassettes containing any songs and audio files.
“Need You” was made in collaboration with Nigerian producer and artist Tbabz and is Shimon’s first international collaboration.
From the moment you hear the flute-like intro, you’re transported to a different dimension full of reflection on God’s grace and love as well as our continuous need for him.
It is Shimon’s heartfelt cry to God that he “needs” God when he begins to feel like the troubles of the world are closing in and he can’t breathe; when he begins to feel like he wants to give up. He is asking God to come through as he needs God more than anything else.
“No Matter”, Shimon’s most recent release was played on BBC Introducing West Midlands and Premier Gospel Radio on 28.03.20.
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