"Remember Will Be One Of The Biggest Song That I have Ever Recorded This Year"-Mr Demmah

But it turned out to be the real deal.

Ever since, Demmah who was then resident in Ibadan, Oyo state has seized every chance that has come his way and is ardently using the platform given him by 70 Entertainment as a launchpad for his career.

The ‘Story’ singer recently had a sit-down with Gistvic.com — and he talked about his rising profile, fame,, and the sound he’s crafting.

Has music been profitable for you so far?

It has because last year I couldn’t get stuff to wear, I couldn’t give my friends money, I couldn’t get stuff for my mom’s birthday, so it has definitely been profitable. We are hoping and praying to get to the level of N30 billion in the account.

How has it been working with 70 Entertainment?

Working with 70Ent has been great. I mean.. it has helped me grow, diversify. I am the only rapper in 70Ent, I have learned a lot from Pablow and everyone around me. The vibe is different. Trust me, anytime I am writing, it’s the people around me that inspire me to write

Do you feel pressured to put out a hit song, especially after Pablow's’s new single, Ojeh?

Urban Shaku is the reigning sound now, but I am not on a pon pon level.  I don’t feel pressured at all because we don’t make the same music; we are targeting different types of fans. So I feel like my core fans know the kind of music I make, so they are definitely waiting for the next thing to drop.

I am trying to create a kind of sound that when you hear, you will say jam of life.

What is your sound?

I fusion afro with hip-hop, and I wouldn’t mind exploring.

So no ‘pon pon’ music from you?

I can make a song that has the ‘pon pon’ sound, but I don’t think I would be dropping a single that is pon pon. I will probably give a DJ, not officially released by me.

What’s your view of the Wizkid-Davido running battle?

Both of them are kings, so let the kings do what they are doing, while we watch and mind our own business.

How Is Your Signing Or Affliation With 70 Entertainment?

Actually...Am Currently Signed With 70Entertainment.As An Upcoming You Need a platform to support.in terms of building a brand of yourself..you need that cause it necessary.70 Ent Is A Good platform every upcoming should try which depends on how Good you are in terms Of Your Craft.That all i will say for now

Did you have second thoughts about it?

No, I didn’t think about it twice, it was magical, and trust me.

Who was the first person you told about it?

The first person I put a call to my friends

With a demanding career in music, how have you been able to maintain your personal relationships?

I can’t lie, there are some of my friends who are not as close as before, not because I am proud or anything, but there are some things I have been doing from way back, that they are just noticing. If you do any little thing now, they say it’s because you’re now a star.

Do you feel pressured by the expectation that comes with being a celebrity?

I understand the fact that the fans see you as a demi-god. They want you to be perfect but you are human and have blood running through your veins. Sometimes it is not easy. Sometimes I want to be on my own and avoid messages but I just have to reply because they are my fans.

What established artistes do you plan on working with?

I have started working with some, but I would like to work with anyone that is ready to work with me, I would really appreciate. I know it’s cliche but I would love to work with 2face Idibia,Olamide,Davido,Wandecoal.

What was it like working with Linezy and featuring Him on Your new song ‘Remember’?

I just had to keep up in my own way. I wasn’t that fast but I knew I was keeping it running. It was a great session.And Remember will be one of the Biggest song that i have ever recorded This Year Ajeh..Thanks to Killervybez for making that crazy Beat..That Guy Is A genius.

Does your newfound fame still feel unreal to you?

I haven’t gotten used to it because as at last year, I was a nobody, nobody knew me. It is exciting.

Who are the rappers you look up to for inspiration?

MI, Sauce-Kid, and Reminisce.

What is next for you, now that you have some buzz around you?

I plan on dropping a double EP, an EP for the hardcore Demmah fans and one for the ladies.

Have you felt like leaving the industry at any point?

Never, never… because at the end of the day, I know where I am coming from. I am coming from Ibadan. I can’t just think and say one day, let me stop the grind and go back to Ibadan. Basically, I will just keep pushing; the drive is still on fire.