9ice And ID Cabasa Influenced My Music Career- JoeBoy
Fast-Rising Nigerian music star, Joeboy has been stealing hearts since fans got hooked on his hit single, “Baby”, and the young star hasn’t stopped wowing his teeming fans with his exceptional versatility.
This time around, he is on the latest edition of Accelerate TV’s “The Cover” Magazine.
The feature which is tagged: “The New Wonderkid”, sees the artiste talk about his journey so far, his early music influences and his take on the state of the music industry in Nigeria.
On the influence on his career, Joeboy shares: “When I was in primary school, I used to hang out with OGs like 9ice and ID Cabasa in their studio back then in Akoka.”
“Being in their midst actually gave me some form of inspiration. I grew up in a music inclined family. My dad used to play the keyboard, my brother played the bass, and my sister was in the choir.”
“I used to attend choir practice but I never sang. I just sat down throughout and watched,” he added.
On how his career kicked off, he said; “I started doing covers and the cover I did for Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ caught Mr Eazi’s attention on Instagram.
So I met Mr Eazi, and he introduced me to E-Kelly and other producers, and that’s how it all started.”
On his most awkward fan moment, he revealed; “I was in a toilet trying to pee and this guy saw me and while I was still peeing.
He brought out his phone and tried to take a selfie with me and I was like bro…”
Watch interview below:
To read the full interview, click here.
By: The Arubayi Keme
