Chocolate City’s fast-rising singer and songwriter, TAR1Q is set to captivate listeners once again with the release of his latest single, “Bus Stop”. He offers his signature sound with a contemporary take on romance following the immense success of his previous hit, “Jigga” featuring Khaid.
“Bus Stop” is a melodic blend of Afropop and RnB which showcases TAR1Q’s witty songwriting. However, the song stands out not only for its musicality. With an infectious chorus and breezy melody the song sees him passionately pleading and positioning himself as the ultimate and final destination in her romantic journey.
With “Bus Stop,” TAR1Q continues to push boundaries and set the tone for his upcoming, highly anticipated project, Okada Airlines.
ABOUT TAR1Q
Tariq Oluokun (born May 1, 2001), known professionally as TAR1Q (TAH-reek) is a Nigerian singer-songwriter signed to Chocolate City Music. Blessed with a velvety voice and tone, he stands out for his heartfelt storytelling, stage presence and his chameleon-like ability to blend distinct genres.
His musical style, which he terms ‘Afro-Rhythm’, synthesizes contemporary Afrobeats, Pop, Hip-Hop and classic R&B. In the same way, he cites Sade, Kwam1, Chris Brown, Wizkid, J. Cole and Davido as core influences on his sound and overall stagecraft. Born in Benin city, he discovered his love for music at the age of 12. In 2018, he decided to give music as a career a chance and began experimenting with his sound. First as a trap-rapper, enjoying putting lyrics together, then he grew to enjoy melody and chants, which he has infused to create a unique and emotive sound.
In 2021, he was discovered by Chocolate City, and signed to Nutrybe records, a developmental label and artist incubator under Chocolate City Music, where he began creating music. After one (1) year in the Academy honing his skill and recording music, TAR1Q graduated with a total catalog of over 60 unreleased songs, and a clear understanding of his sound and his brand. 2024 saw him take on the year with the captivating single “Jigga”.
