Renowned rapper, Chibuzor Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno has opened up on how some people wrongly advised him as an upcoming musician to join a cult or do rituals in order to ‘blow’.
He delved into his past story while giving some words of advice to up-and-coming singers who are tempted by taking shortcuts to achieve success.
The ” Augment” crooner noted that he rejected the offer straight up. Instead, he chose to go the route of hard work, resilience and determination.
According to him, taking shortcuts to success was a no-no. He further discouraged artists from signing record deals desperately.
He said:
“Some people look at us today and think we got it easy, Not at all. I’ve never loved easy things. Before many people heard of Phyno, I’d had songs that no one knew existed.
“A couple of friends told me to blow, I must join a cult or sacrifice something or someone, I told them the price is too much. I’ll never do such. I believed in myself and the power of hard work, I started little and today I thank God.
Young talents need to relax, do not be desperate about record deals or being in the spotlight. Keep working, when it’s time you’ll shine.
“Imagine begging a label to sign you, what kind of terms will they give you? They already know you are desperate and they will use you. At the beginning, you might not see it but give it time, you’ll regret it. Nothing pays more than hard work and consistency”.