known as K-Cee keeps pulling strong, ever
since the split of KC Presh; he has
surpassed every expectations and risen
into such a huge star on his own, hit after
hit. In this interview, Kcee talks about his
new album, his split with Presh and what
transpired between him and actress
Ebube Nwagbo. Excerpt:
Who inspired you into music ?
Basically, I will say music is something I have
passion for. I started singing from the church
choir until I won the talent hunt show. Since
then, I have been doing my thing and making
my own impact on the nation's music scene.
Music is my life , it's my profession and that's
what I do for a living.
What brought about the split between you
and Presh?
I don't know what people really want to know
about my break up with Presh. But what I know
is that we are no more doing business together
and we collectively decided to pursue solo
careers after 12 years of performing as a group.
That's what we are doing now. We didn't quarrel
or beef each other. It was a joint agreement
that we should pursue solo careers. It wasn't
because of money or anything. I think it just
happened that way, we never saw the break-up
coming. We just had an idea to do separate
albums and that's what is happening right now.
So how did you meet Presh ?
I met him in a church choir and we were
running the choir together after which we
entered for the Star Quest TV reality show
together and won the show.
Now that you are no longer together , is
there anything you did then that you find
difficult to do now ?
Of course yes , because formally I used to
record together with my partner and then, it's
either am doing the verse or he's doing the
chorus. But right now, I'm doing everything
alone which is a plus and more so, I have a kind
of music that people can identify with my voice
as K-Cee. So, when they hear my music, they
will know its me . I think its an achievement for
me to let people know my real person.
Are you trying to say that you've not been
faced with challenges after the split ?
The truth is that there has been one or two
challenges but by the grace of God, they are
not too difficult to overcome because breaking
up with your partner was not easy thing. I am
trying to make people to believe in me and in
my talent. Two years down the drain, I already
have a couple of songs which my fans have
come to love so much. I don't know if I should
say am missing something. But all the same,
am fine.
How many songs have you done after the
split ?
Generally, I have done eight songs after the
split. I have 'such songs as 'Now I
Know' ,Okpekete ,Okpekete remix,Tor tori.
Are you missing Presh ?
I think I'm getting more attention now than
before. The attention I'm getting now is bigger
than what I was getting when we were together.
…Meaning that you did not regret splitting
with Presh ?
For me, I have no regret because it was a
mutual decision taken by the group to show
their fans their individual genre of music. I have
been working to stay on top of my game. I'm
not sleeping, This is a time for salvation
because I have been working towards this
achievement. So, no regret at all .
So, how did you start working together ?
I started it. I met him at the church and I
approached him. We used to be four in the
group then;myself, Presh , Domino and
Emmy .Later, the other two left to pursue their
dreams. At a point, Presh was no longer
interested but later he came back to join forces
with me.
How was life like before you got to this
level ?
Of course, it has not been easy trying to do
good music, and making people happy each
time they hear your muisc. You have to work
and work until you get the right sound, and
also, you need the energy to push and promote
your song. It is really not easy. It could be
stressful and fun sometimes. But the thing is
that you don't need to give up, you need to
keep pushing it that's why we are alive. For
me, things have not been rosy
What really happened between you and
Ebube Nwagbo ?
What happened between us was nothing more
than having fun. That's what my new song titled
''Limpopo ' is all about. It mean let's have fun.
Any memorable experience so far ?
I always remember the day I won Star Quest TV
reality show competition. It was memorable for
me because it actually gave me the opportunity
to express myself. Anytime, I remember that
day, I always feel happy. I never believed KC
Presh could win Star Quest. When we entered
for the competition in 2002, after Eedris Abdul
Kareem advised us to do so.
That day, I cried and people did not know why I
was crying. I reminisced, recounting the
experience that transformed my life forever.
The reason was that God had broken the chains
of poverty in my life and taken me to a greater
height. I knew I was going to make use of that
opportunity because of the hunger I had
exhibited while winning the competition. I
couldn't help but to shed tears of joy. After we
got their first N1million cheque, courtesy of Star
Quest reality TV show,I bought a Mercedez Benz
190. And I was cruising around town then with
the new car.
How do you treat your female fans ?
Some of my colleagues get carried away when
it comes to women. But interestingly, women
are part of the entertainment business. Now,
what matters is your ability to control them. It's
very important to you as an entertainer if you
want to succeed. When you pay some artistes
for a show, they move into a hotel for the next
one month blowing the money, hanging out with
girls and just having fun without remembering
to invest.
Like I said, my father was a DJ, so, I heard the
story of other musicians first hand who made it
big and then crashed later. When we started
making money, we remembered to invest. We
toured all the 36 states of the federation with so
many brands, including Nestle, and we made so
much money and the women were coming.
But we made sure we invested. Though they
love me so much and I love them too. I handle
them the way they want me to handle them .
That's why I said, in my song that I want to be
your maga so they should use me as they
want .
Are you still single because we heard you
were once married ?
I have never married before, the person that got
married was my brother but people thought I
was the one. There was nothing like me having
extra-marital affair or a love kid. They are all
lies.
Tell us more about your Limpopo song?
Limpopo is my latest song which I did with Harry
song and I did it the way I've been doing other
songs. It is like a month old now. The song is
already everywhere so I think its God that made
it to be so and am happy about it. Also the song
means lets have fun its just about me and a
lady that's all
What is the secret of your success?
Consistency is the key. You have to be
consistent, know the business and follow it up. I
know people love good music all I need to do is
to give them good music. Aside this, you have
to always keep renewing your face in the
business and be trendy and avoid scandals that
can destroy your career.
We heard you have a record label , can you
tell us about it ?
Right now, am under Five Star music and its
owned by E-money who is the president while I
am the vice-president .
What made you and Presh think of doing
collaboration with 50 Cent?
Yea , that was before I and Presh split but we
didn't do it again because the plan was between
the two of us. So, when we broke up the project
could not be executed.
Tell us about your childhood ?
My growing up was not too rough. I grew up in
Lagos where I had my early education. I hail
from an average family.
Did your parents disagree with you over
your choice of career?
Yea , my mum then supported me while my
dad was indifference. But along the line, he
started supporting me when I proved to him that
music is what I want to do for a living. He had
no choice than to support me.
What do you have for your fans out
there ?
Nothing less than good music. Because for me,
and my record label, we are trying to ensure
that we do good music. I am sure that the
industry will experience good music. We have a
couple of artistes that will be coming out soon
under our label with lots of good music. So,
that's what we are working on at the moment.
They should expect good music .
Where should we expect Kcee in the next
five years ?
I think from now till the end of this year, I will be
more busy than ever. As far as I am
concerned, I have a lot in stock. I just don't
want to let the cat out of the bag, my fans
should just keep their fingers crossed . I am just
starting and I have not gotten to anywhere yet .
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