Psquare Split: This is why Peter and Paul Okoye are better than each other

Paul Okoye (Rudeboy)

Paul-Okoye of Psquare delves into video directing

If you want to understand what Paul Okoye brings to the group, go back to their earliest albums. Listen from start to bottom. From The first album, down to the last one, Paul has his footprints and voice everywhere. Sometimes it’s only him on the song. He is the better vocalist who focuses on sound integrity.

Paul is the musical workhorse of the duo, handling the hooks for almost all their biggest hits. His silkier and higher-pitched voice gives him an edge over Peter in the studio, which makes him the group’s official singer. His artistry lies in his decision to chase music as an art for itself, and focus on using his voice as his most desirable instrument. This is what has made him have a grip on his brother. He owns the music.

Take their most recent songs ‘Away’ and ‘Nobody Ugly’. Although the videos tell a different story, but everything was sang almost only by Paul. He not only serves as the lead singer, his control over the sound gives it depth and a richness that would not have be possible without him. On their best albums “Get Squared” and “Game Over,” it’s Paul who grabs the music by the neck and takes it to task. His ability to be forceful, yet mild on every record, creates a balance across the records. This sets it up for commercial success.

Paul Okoye of the PSquare fame in the studio

All their projects feel like they build around his energy and recording skill. On the classic album “Game Over”, which affected contemporary Nigerian music, Paul comes through for the entire family. Opener ‘No one like u’, has him setting up the romantic and immersive lyrics that serve as the perfect introduction into such a huge project.

Much of what the group has achieved over the years would not have been reality without Paul. And that’s why he has a strong claim to being the best member of the group. Based on technicality and musical ability, he is almost untouchable. He carries the load of everyone, especially where it matters most. Think of the ‘Psquare’ voice that we know, and you are thinking of Paul Okoye.