Joshua Iniyezo, popularly known as
Solidstar is an R & B, dancehall, afro-pop singer, producer, and
songwriter. The artiste, who hails from Isoko in Delta state, is currently
signed to Achievers Entertainment, and he has had music collaborations with top
Nigerian artistes like 2baba, Timaya, Flavour and so on. Star Tracker, recently
had a chat with him and he opened up on his journey so far in music and other
information concerning his career.
How
is your journey into music so far?
I wouldn’t say it is that easy because at the
beginning. I started all alone and I was working and saving money to record.
So, it wasn’t that easy. Thank God for Achievers Entertainment, they came in
and saw my talent and they signed me. The first song I dropped under Achievers
was “One in a million” featuring 2baba. Since then, we have been pushing
forward. After that song, the fame was just there but then, money wasn’t coming
in.
Sometime
ago, you did a theme song for the Super Eagles’ World Cup Campaign. How did it
feel being recognised by your country?
I felt good. First of all, I have to say that
my work speaks for itself. And my good management has been working hard. When
they picked me as the official artiste to do the World Cup theme song, I
thought to myself that this means I have been working really hard. That really
gingered me and even when I record, I put in extra work because I know the
competition out there is really tight. So, I take my time when doing any song.
What
gives you inspiration as an artiste?
I get my inspiration from women; I like being
around them but they are just my friends. I love to hear what they are saying
about themselves. So, I get inspired by the words, and I just put one or two of
their words into my lyrics and come out with whatever I see around me.
How do you manage and handle your
female fans?
I have to learn how to control my female fans
because I don’t like scandals. So, whenever I come across them, I treat them
good. I make them feel at home. As I said, I always love being around women. I
love ladies.
Definitely, Wizkid and Davido.
What’s been
happening to you lately?
A lot of things have been going on with me
lately. I have done a lot of shows and tours inside and outside Nigeria. The
more singles I drop, the more videos I get. They make me get bigger by the
year. Every artiste has a selling point, so what’s your own selling point?
Well, I would say it is my voice, my hair, which are dreadlocks and my looks.
Solidstar
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/draw-inspirations-women-solidstar/Solidstar
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/draw-inspirations-women-solidstar/Solidstar
In the future, how do you intend to stay active in the game?
I am this kind of
artiste that would record songs every day, if I had the opportunity. I record
up to five songs in a week. I do work hard and that is why when I drop a song,
I don’t let the standard drop. I always try to get better. I will be off to
South Africa to shoot videos for three songs because I have shot all my videos
in Nigeria and I am also looking at international collaborations in the future.
Sometime ago, you did a
theme song for the Super Eagles’ World Cup Campaign. How did it feel
being recognised by your country?
I felt good. First of all, I have to say that my work speaks for itself.
And my good management has been working hard. When they picked me as
the official artiste to do the World Cup theme song, I thought to myself
that this means I have been working really hard. That really gingered
me and even when I record, I put in extra work because I know the
competition out there is really tight. So, I take my time when doing
any song.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/draw-inspirations-women-solidstar/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/draw-inspirations-women-solidstar/
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