Popular rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name, Phyno, has disclosed that as a struggling artiste, he was told to join a cult or engage in rituals if he wanted quick fame and success in his music career.
Phyno made this known while counseling up-and-coming artists on taking shortcuts to success.
He believed that the primary ingredients for success were hard effort, persistence, and tenacity, hence he never believed in shortcuts.
The rapper cautioned aspiring musicians to temper their desire for instant success and to be wary of signing with just any record company out of desperation without carefully reading and contemplating the contract’s terms and conditions.
He noted, “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.
Speaking further, Phyno advised young talents against desperacy, but to imbibe the spirit of hard work and patience.
“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”, he added.
