Olamide Opens Up on Why He Prefers Managing a Record Label to Releasing Songs Regularly
- Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamie has revealed why being a record label executive is far easier for him than being a musician
- The YBNL boss furher explain why that being an artist allows him to understand the emotions and behaviours of artists
- Olamide during a recent interview also spoke on the controversy of rappers switching into singing
Nigerian renowned rapper and songwriter Olamide aka Baddo has revealed that he finds it easier to operate a record business than to work as an artist.
The Science student hitmaker made this known in a chat with YouTuber Korty EO.
Source: Instagram
The YBNL chairman spoke about how his experience as a musician has helped him better understand and work with the talent under his supervision.
According to him, working in the music industry has taught him how artists think, act, and deal with the ups and downs of fame, money, and success.
The Metaverse crooner stated that having a solid understanding makes it easier for him to guide individuals signed to his label.
He claims he knows when people are in a good creative space and when they are distracted, which allows him to provide the appropriate support.
He said: “It’s way much easier for me being a music executive than an artiste because I’m an artiste, so I understand the needs of creatives.
“I know the way we think, I know the way we see things. I know when we are in our element, when we want to run mad, when we’re getting high on our own supply, or high on fame, life, money, and success. So it’s easier for me to deal with creatives. I try not to bite more than I can chew.”
Olamide also addressed the ongoing controversy over whether rappers should transition to singing, claiming that he appreciates music in general and does not want to be limited to one genre.
Watch him speak below:
Legit.ng also reported that the Nigerian rapper stirred feelings of nostalgia after his interview which surfaced online went viral online.
The much-loved rapper granted an interview in which he spoke about his late parents.
He was first asked who he misses most in life, and he responded by saying his parents. According to him, he misses being able to hear his mother’s and father’s voices whenever he wants.
The Hello Habibi crooner added that his father used to work on the Island while the family lived on the Mainland.
He explained that his father would wake up at around 5 a.m. daily to go to work and, throughout his 20 years of working, never showed his children that he was struggling.
The music star who gifted Peller money weeks ago noted that despite the stress, his father never let them see his pain and would sleep for only five hours each day.
Source: Instagram
Odumodublvck stirs debate about Olamide in video
Previously, Legit.ng had reported that singer Odumodublvck had stated what some of his colleagues in the music industry mean to him in a new interview.
While speaking with Adesope on the Afrobeat podcast, he shared how Wizkid posted his music a few years ago, and he also spoke about some other artists.
He shared what Speed Darlington was to him as fans took to the comments section to react to the interview. However, they were not pleased with what the rapper said about his colleague as blasted him in the comment section.
Source: Legit.ng
