“It’s not so easy nowadays in the industry. A lot of red tapes, gatekeepers and industry politics” 

Q – Name and where you are from?

A – Chukwuemeka Kenechukwu Melvin, I am from Anambra State, Nigeria.

Q – How did you get involved with entertainment and music?

A – I have been a music lover since a young age. I actively started creating music of my own last year 2023.

Q – Who were some of the artist or musician that you would say had some influence in the development of your unique sound?

A – I listened to a lot of hip-hop growing up and i also grew up listening to Nigerian rappers like Mode 9, Nigga Raw, Magnito, M.I. and 2 face. I think I draw a lot of my inspiration is from them and the type of music they were doing.

Q – What has been some of the challenges you have faced in getting promotion and support within the music industry?

A – It’s not been easy.But we have been making progress. I have been doing it on my own and all glory to God.

Q – Talk about your recent projects and the video or song you are currently promoting?

A – My EP Memusic is just me describing my journey as a youth trying to navigate through life in Nigeria. Sharing my journey to the world and hoping to provoke new thinking.

Q – What is currently your most fulfilled and happiest moment so far as an independent artist on your journey so far?

A – I think when my last project dropped. I guess I was just proud to put out a body of work out there. It just meant the world to me.

Q – How are you able to joggle between your school work and navigating the music scene?

A – Running a full time business and doing music with all that comes with the whole creative process and you still have to make content, publish and promote has been a hassle. But I have a team and network of individuals am creating and I hope it gets easier.

Q – What are some of your plans going forward with the experience you have gathered so far in the industry?  

A – I don’t reveal my plans. I guess you’ll just wait and see 😎.

Q – Talk about your upcoming projects and other local  artist you will love to work with?

A – I’m open to collaborate. It’s not so easy nowadays in the industry. A lot of red tapes, gatekeepers and industry politics. I’m working on an album, it’s not done yet so there is no date or idea when it will be ready. I like to get on a track with Dandizzy, Rord Kelly, Odumodublvck, Ajebo Hustlers, Bloody Civilian. I fucks with their sound.

Q – Between the many things that you do, which do you love more?

A – I have consistently love music the longest and I do a lot of things but I always find myself back with the music.

Q – What will you say to someone reading and is inspired by your story? What wise saying would you give to them to help them keep pushing on?

A – Good thinking, good product 👍🏾.

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