Bishop The Overseer Bears It All On His Latest Album, “Nation of Immigrants”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
As listeners, we often tend to listen to music that is “easy” to digest. We love songs that glorify partying, living carefree, and songs that discuss bringing each other down. Why is that? I believe it’s because we all feel the weight of the world, and we try to escape through the lines and songs of those that make it seem like everything is “all good”. However, life isn’t all good. There are real issues we face on a daily basis, and we are seeing people of different races, religions, and political views tear each other down. Now, more than ever, we need conscious artists that are going to discuss these topics. Let’s rip the Band-Aid off and get real for a minute. The people are tired of the sugar-coating and the party vibes. We want to listen to music with substance. This week, I found an artist that is doing just that, and his name Bishop The Overseer.
Bishop The Overseer (Seth Usifo Nwosu®) is Missouri-born & Newark, NJ-raised Hip-Hop artist that has captivated audiences with his songwriting & genre-bending sound. He is raw, intentional, and his music has substance. In today’s music industry, most artists & songs feel plastic but not his. Drawing influence from his religious upbringing & life experiences, he creates music that touches on topics of social activism, spirituality, and personal narratives. He is everything you want in a modern artist. As listeners, we deserve more from the artists we listen to, and Bishop continues to step up to the plate. With over 20 years of experience, he enters our pages with his latest album, “Nation of Immigrants”.
“Nation of Immigrants” is a pivotal album that analyzes the way the United States and other countries have been shaped by diversity. Personally, I loved how the album highlight immigrant contributions while also addressing the struggles they face. As a black man this music touched my soul. Whether he was discussing Jim Crow, systemic discrimination, or any other historical event that was built on the backs of people that came here, this album shines a light on those issues. Bishop The Overseer doesn’t hold back. The issues we have today started way before we were even alive and it needs to be discussed. This isn’t just an album for one ethnicity, this is for everyone that has been marginalized because they weren’t “from here”. Technically, we are all immigrants in the United States, and this country has so much success due to diversity. However, there is still a large part of this country and world that try to stop the success of others due to race or religion and it needs to stop. This album is a war cry, and it serves as a testimony to the greatness of diversity. We all belong here, and our resilience is what should be respected. This album means so much to me.
My favorite songs were “Runnin’ Back” & “Someday”. To add to the album, Bishop’s new mini docu-series, “Life, the Mic & Beyond,” provides a compelling glimpse into the making of his highly anticipated album, “Nation of Immigrants.” Spanning 10 episodes, the series delves into the creative process behind each track, offering fans and music enthusiasts an intimate view of the inspiration, research, and development that shaped the album. Hosted and directed by Dr. Cambria J. Nwosu, the docu-series features in-depth interviews with Bishop The Overseer. These discussions explore the artist’s journey, shedding light on the themes and messages woven into his music. The series is a rich tapestry of insights, capturing the essence of Bishop’s artistic vision and the cultural significance of his work.
Overall, this is one of the best albums I have heard this year so make sure to stream it below!
