A TIMI DAKOLO PREMIERE : SEND DOWN THE RAIN ( A timeless remake of the Majek Fashek hit)

Coming off the success of the Nigerian national anthem alter ego track ‘Great Nation’ and the 60’s themed ‘Yes, I do’, Africa’s vocal enigma, Timi Dakolo is back with perhaps the greatest single of 2013 off his soon to be released ‘Songs I Love to Sing’ EP.
This time, the premiere Nigerian Idol has teamed up with uber talented producer, Cobhams Asuquo for a timeless remake of Majek Fashek’s mega hit ‘Send down the Rain’.
Timi's version of 'Send down the rain' is delivered over a mix of exciting instrumentals and matched with his trademark vocals which massages its listener into utter sensual relaxation from its beginning and peaks into a colorful medley of beautiful notes.
"Songs I love to Sing is a special project because it affords me an opportunity to record some of the songs that have inspired and continue to inspire me as a song writer and singer," Timi states.
Rhiemen Omorogbe of Now Muzik, Timi's management pairs. "This single is the perfect lead for a project as important as this. The elegance and power of the original which was delivered by one of Africa’s greatest musical talents of all time and the relevance of the message to the current situation in Africa makes it the perfect first step in this extra-ordinary journey. It is intended to continue on a positive note in 2013.
He further explains, "We want everyone to be able to recognize Timi’s talents in full. This song will help fans appreciate Timi better an artiste and re-emphasize what he represents".
Send down the rain is a cry for hope, a conjunction of beautiful memories, a homage to fallen soldiers, a celebration of well-deserved rewards and lastly whatever you want it to be.
Songs I love to Sing; The EP is a collection of classic covers of some of the greatest songs ever recorded. The EP is scheduled to be released in August 2013.