Why Melody comes first in Emeizy’s creative process

For Afrobeats artiste Emeizy, a song does not always begin with a beat or a written verse. More often, it starts with a melody.

The artiste has developed a distinctive songwriting process in which he creates melodies first before building the lyrics and other elements of a song around them.

Emeizy’s approach can be traced to his early days as a budding songwriter, when he wrote songs without instrumental beats. Working primarily with his imagination and written lyrics, he gradually learned to develop melodies internally before bringing his ideas to life musically.

Rather than waiting for a finished instrumental to inspire his creativity, Emeizy often comes up with a melodic idea first and uses it as the foundation for the song.

The method has since become an important part of his artistic identity, allowing him to approach songwriting from a musical perspective rather than relying solely on lyrics.

His creative process also reflects the self-taught nature of his musical journey. What began as a personal passion for writing songs eventually evolved into a serious pursuit of a career in music.

For Emeizy, the melody serves as the starting point — shaping the mood, direction and identity of a song before the other elements fall into place.

This unconventional approach highlights the personal evolution behind his music and offers an insight into how the Afrobeats artiste continues to develop his sound.