Who Is Mighty?
“Mightyâ€
1. …having great power or authority
2. …Imposing or awesome in size, degree, or extent
3. …exceptional
When asked to describe himself in just one word, Sayo Martin Babatunde said simply and without hesitation; “mightyâ€.
“Because God made me in his image. To me, He is the Almighty. I’m made in His image but I am not Him, I’m not Almighty. However, through Him I am ‘Mighty’…in all aspects of life. Hence, the nameâ€
Described by many as “a new breedâ€, Mighty’s unique music style captures and captivates the attention of his audience.
“I used to think that during a performance, that if people did not shout and scream then they were not enjoying my piece. However, now I have come to realize that when I perform, people actually sit and truly listen to what I have to say. I prefer people to listen to my lyrics and gain something from it than people just being on a hypeâ€
Described by some as a very fruitful role model for youths, Mighty believes that through music he can change people’s lives for the better. Along with his strong Christian values, Mighty makes sure he is a man of his word and delivers relevant messages with an amazing level of lyrical technicality and diversity. “He’s one of those artists you listen to and understand what’s he saying straight away but then listen to the same lyrics months later and find something new woven into the lyric you’ve heard before. He brings out a lot of character through his music. A true wordsmith.â€
A passionate artist who truly believes in every lyric he writes, there is more to Mighty than meets the eye.
Where is he coming from?
Hailing from the streets of East London, Mighty is a young artist who has seen and experienced first hand the hardships life bring. For a boy who has experienced the hardships of London and both learnt the tough traditions and deeply rooted values of the motherland in his time spent there, it is not surprising that he has little to say about himself but much more to say about his lifestyle and music. He infuses within his music his past experiences allowing people to relate to what he has to say.
He describes himself as a delivery boy, bringing to people the mental and Spiritual nutrients they need for reaching their God intended potential. Unlike most artists who seem to be spending time and energy promoting the problems we face Mighty has made a decision to focus more on the solutions to the problems, the solution he says from his experiences in life is God.
Mighty is a role model to the youth. At 21, he knows the true value of education. He is currently completing a law degree and hopes to further himself in education in order to enhance his skills and reach his potential.
His approach to music is one of honesty; not ready to conform but able to relate to his audience.
Achievements so far
In 2007 Mighty featured on the MOBO award winning Album from G Force ‘Destroy and Rebuild’. He also won the Star Awards and the Sony BMG talent competition, as well as being hand-picked for Choice fm’s Fresh Blood event in 2008. He’s shared stages with big names within the music industry including Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Shekinah Glory, Four Korners and 2009’s MOBO Award winner Jahaziel
What's next for Mighty?
2009, Mighty is determined to show the world that he is a force to be reckoned with. He is working hard on upcoming project “Food for the Thought†which is expected to be released this summer. His new single “Go Harder†from the “Food for the Thought†album is lined up for general release soon.