by Temitope Delano — March 16, 2017
DMW artist, Mayorkun, bared all in a new interview with Bella Naija music.
Mayorkun. talked about his music, artistes he would love to collaborate with and more.
Read excerpts from the interview below:
On how he kickstarted his music career: Well, I`ve been doing music since I was 11, not professionally though but I`ve been singing since then. I sing in the church choir, morning devotions, write songs at the bathroom. But I started professionally in 2013, not with my own song, though. I was featured one a friend`s song in my class back then.
On how he knew he was interested in music: I already knew beforehand but I told my mum and she was of the opinion that I should finish school first and get a job, so I can use the cash I get from the job to push my music.
On artists that influenced his music: Well, I listened to everybody. I listened to Wande Coal, Wizkid, Davido, Badoo (Olamide), Asa, Fela, Sunny Ade etc.
On how he got signed on DWM: I was working in the bank then. I posted a 15 seconds video of myself playing the keyboard to Davido`s “The Money” featuring Olamide and I said “@iam_Davido, please help me”. I just posted it and wasn`t really looking for anything. I got home and noticed that he had followed me and sent me a DM, said I should send some songs, so I sent some songs I had recorded way back. I told him they were poorly recorded but he said he liked them and when he got back from his trip, we signed the deal.
On artists he`ll love to collaborate with: I`ve worked with most Nigerians but I was to pick, I would say Wande Coal. He is just an icon as far as music is concerned in Nigeria. Then for International, who else? It`s Drake na! (laughs) But it seems someone has worked with Drake, so maybe Migos.
On the upcoming DMW project: We have over 50 songs, I mean group songs featuring myself, Dremo, Davido & Ichaba. We were meant to put out this LP last year but plans changed. It might be sometime this year or not, anytime the fans & our promoters are ready for us. We are equally ready with the hits.
