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Sometimes I hear rumours About myself And i just laugh Out loud Because i do not Even know these Things about Myself
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igerian Model, Singer/ Songwriter, Beauty Queen, and Entrepreneur speaks with Uncutxtra magazine presenter Chioma Ezeh @chiomaa_ezeh about life as a Nigerian artiste, her style of music, and dealing with rumours
A lot of people know you as gyal kess, but kindly tell us your full name. My full name is Kessy Isong. Okay, We know that you are a model, a public administrator, and a Beauty queen, and we’ll definitely touch up on that. But for now, let’s talk more about your music. When did you know you wanted to do music, and when did you decide to finally go for it? I have always loved good music, and I had a feeling that I was going to eventually go into it. So when the opportunity came for me to explore, I took it. Your style is quite different, with a unique sound. Has anyone ever told you, you sound like Cynthia Morgan? And what was your reaction? Thank you (laughs). Okay, I don’t know Cynthia Morgan personally but I know that she is a great artist. People tell me that I sound like her a lot but I have noticed that the people that say this are mostly Nigerians and I think it’s because Cynthia Morgan is the only prominent female artist that is into the dancehall genre. But I definitely do not have a problem with it.
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What would you say influenced your style of music? I think it’s mostly my hometown, growing up in my state, a lot of people around me loved to listen to dancehall and reggae a lot so I picked up the vibe while growing up and continued riding hard. Who are your favorite artistes? They are a lot of them, but I love a whole lot of people (laughs). I love Kendrick Lamar, Buju, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and just a whole lot, I love music normally so anybody that gives me good vibes I move. But have you ever been with an artist that has given you a negative vibe? Honestly, I don’t pay attention to negativity. I try to avoid it a whole lot, and it has really helped me. Which artist do you think you’ll never make a song with? (Laughs)I don’t think there’s an artist I wouldn’t want to make a song with, if the person has good energy and a good vibe then why not. You have performed at different events alongside notable artists, what would say you love most about performing? Wow, it’s definitely the adrenaline rush. you know the kick you get when you take coffee, that’s the kind of feeling you get. It’s such a beautiful feeling. What inspired your single ‘like that’ and did it exceed expectations? My music generally is influenced by the people around me, my experiences, the things I read, and hear. That’s where it came from. It was also my friend’s ideology, so I sang about it and it did pretty well. So do you have plans for more songs? Yea, but I do not want to say anything now cos I do not want to let the cat out of the bag. But something amazing is coming (laughs)
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