YCEE LOOKING FORWORD TO WORKING WITH 2FACE, WIIZKID, ASA AND MANY MORE

Let’s talk about Tinny record; how long are you signed to Tinny entertainment, when will your contract expire?
From 2012 up till now is four years, and that is a confidential information. We have known each other way before I was in secondary school. Tinny used to drop me off in secondary school, it goes way beyond the music. It is not just the business and everything, it is beyond all that. Tinny is not like a business partner, he is like a family member. We have a very good working relationship, we have been together this long and hoping to get more successful.

The music industry before and now that you joined it, what are some the difference you noticed?
Yes definitely, there is a big difference because when you are watching on TV or listening on radio, you will think music is just going to the studio, record a song, shoot a video, perform at shows but there is a whole other things that comes after it. It is not just recording, you have to have a brand of people who can identify with you. You have to be able to relate with other people. Our own industry is based on relationships, so you have to have good relationship, good humility and all that. When I got into the industry, I realised it goes way than just recording. It is actually like a 24/7 job, it takes everything.

Will you say you have finally arrived in the entertainment industry?
I have not even started yet; Jagaban for me just scratched the surface.

 Who was the brain behind Jagaban?         
It was produced by D-Whale. He is a friend of mine, upcoming producer as well. Jagaban for me compare to the plans I have for my music and all that. I think it just scratched the surface. Everybody want to reach out high, be as big as you can be, so I don’t think I have started yet.

Internationally we all know that artistes love to be inclined to a particular record label, so if you have the opportunity to be signed for six or seven years, will you take it?
It all comes down to the deal they are offering. The mistake a lot of people make is like maybe you get an international deal and they are offering you maybe $ 500,000. If you as an artiste know your worth, you will know the money is not worth pulling compared to your passion for music. Music itself is priceless. Any international record label that wants to sign me has to be some really big stuff. So, it all comes down to the deal.

Who are some of the acts you look up to in the industry and want to work with?
I’m looking forward to working with 2face, Wizkid, Asa, MI, Phyno. The list is long, I really can’t mention all. I have done collaborations with couple of others and still willing to do more.