South Africa-born singer and songwriter, Oscar T, has released his latest first solo studio album: “Disconnected”.
Oscar T (whose full name is Oscar Toorn) made the 14-track debut drop earlier this week across all major digital platforms, along with the single “One Larger Reason (Sunday Morning)”.
The 32 -year-old singer, who is based between China and South Africa these days, says the album is a “pure labour of love” and a “dream come true”.
“Disconnected is a reflection about my own life, but also about similar issues that people may have gone through in life. I wrote this album in a very dark and empty time in my life, going through a very difficult divorce – that almost left me on the edge of ending life itself.”
Born in Reiger Park, Boksburg (Johannesburg), Oscar rose to fame in 2010 after entering Popstars and was chosen as part of the winning group: Nne-Vida.
After releasing their album “Ready to Fly,” the group disbanded in 2011 which led Oscar to co-write and produce the single “Dance Some More” for kwaito superstar, Mandoza – which took SA by storm.
Wanting to make a mark on a more global platform, Oscar was recruited to work on a European cruise liner – which exposed him to working with international DJs and producers.
For Oscar, the album’s lead single “One More Reason (Sunday Morning)” is all about trying to restore a broken relationship and giving it one more reason to work.
”I picked up my pen and wrote down every single experience and emotion I was going through – from breaking into a million pieces to being completely restored back together. This album will make you cry, make you laugh out loud and make you love deeper than you ever have before,” he admits.
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The album, which is released under Wolf Entertainment (based in France and Germany), was recorded in 2017 and took 3 years to complete. This journey saw Oscar collaborate with Canadian producer, Stan Ganapolsky, while mixing and mastering completed by Bryan Weimert the USA. Oscar also worked with various musicians from Germany, Mauritius, The Philippines, America, Canada and The Ukraine to complete the unique sound for “Disconnected”.
“It’s been an exciting journey so far with this album’s release and I want South Africans to be inspired to make their musical mark globally and reach a larger audience as we are a talented nation.”
Recently, Oscar launched two online music shows: “Acapella Sundays” and “Golden Tribute “- which entertains online viewers with soulful sounds from this crooner.
“This is just the beginning! I have so much more in store for fans to hear my music around the world.”
For more details to see what Oscar T is up to, visit the following channels:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFEW5aBUL11UpXFkI81RygA
Personal Website: https://www.starnow.com/oscartoorn
Record Label Website: http://www.wolfentertainment.com.au/
Full Album link: https://album.link/i/1517575618
Disconnected Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mHcGzT34mgfZpjHEyDQddwHnNPYUWqVH4
OSCAR TOORN BIOGRAPHY:
- Oscar T is a South African singer and songwriter who has been traveling the world performing on various stages.
- He started singing at the tender age of 8 years old, and was part of a family band called “The Inspirations”. Oscar initially left the music industry, choosing to pursue a food career as a chef but over time music kept on calling him back to perform on the stage. In 2010, he was crowned a winner on “e.tv Popstars” as a member of the group, “Nne-Vida.
- While the Popstars fire didn’t last that long, Oscar left a mark in the industry in his country. Oscar was asked to be in a production show in a casino called “Retro Fever” before working on another casino production “Aces High. This led to him being recruited to work on a European cruise liner – which allowed Oscar to see the whole world while living his dream.
- Returning to SA, Oscar worked with a bunch of House DJ’s, producing the hit single: “Touching You” alongside The Rhythm Sessions.
- Since then, Oscar started working with different South African bands including the likes of Brent Harris and the Jam, Ice and Fire, Dolce Vita, and many others.
- Oscar recently dropped the hit single “Ah Ah”, which he co-wrote with Zoë Theodorou – as a prequel to the release of his first solo studio album, “Disconnected “.
- Oscar has 2 daughters from his previous marriage, recently remarried and has a baby girl with his wife.
Social Media Details:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oscar.toorn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscartoorn
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OscarTMusic