Why this upcoming artist has kept on rising
– Abinye David Jumbo aka Mr. 2kay is a fast rising Nigerian musician
– The singer had a very humble beginning, hawking in the streets of Port Harcourt at the age of 12
– Mr. 2kay is known for his hit, Bad Girl Special
Mr. 2Kay
A move to Waterside area in Port Harcourt led to Mr. 2Kay harnessing his talent and pursuing his music dream, following his humble beginning as street hawker. Picked up by Grafton entertainment in 2010, his album Waterside Boy was released in 2012 with hit, Bubugaga, making waves even on the UK playlists like Kissfm, Capital Xtra with Daily Mirror giving him four stars for the hit.
The album led him to a nomination as the Next Rated artiste at the Niger Delta Advancement awards. His single Bad Girl Special remix ft. Cynthia Morgan and Seyi Shey won him an award for best collaboration at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2015. In February 2016, he released his new song, Count It All Joy, from the EP os the same.
He spoke to NAIJ.com’s E. M. Nikki.
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Your recent song just dropped, Count It All Joy. The song has a very positive religious message layered on a good beat and impressive vocals. What inspired it?
My grateful heart inspired me to write the song. All I have been through: my days of rejections and now people appreciate and love me and my music. That’s why I’m counting it all joy to the glory of God almighty.
Why did you make it the first single from the EP?
I made it the first single because I knew it is the right song for the first quarter of the year. And because I believe in the song to cut across Africa and cut across all religious lifestyles.
What can we expect from this EP? More praise songs like this?
You will hear more wow tunes like reality songs, love songs, inspirational songs and motivational songs as well. Trust me, the EP is bloody, you will love it when you listen to the full EP tracks!
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What genre is this EP?
It’s Afro-pop, afro-blues and afro-hiphop highlife.
How have you grown as an artiste since the release of your first album, Waterside Boy and now this EP?
I have grown in different ways; in my writing skills, my stage performance, my song delivery and my vocal ability. Right now it’s so amazing and way better than 2011. I have also improved madly in my looks too (laughs).
Who No Like Better Thing ft. the Jonsers is a ballad added as bonus track on the album. Is it your first ballad?
Yes, it is my first ballad and I believe it came out very good.
Are there more ballads like it on the album?
Not really but more will come in my next project before the end of this year 2016.
Of the two Bad Girl Special remixes – with Patoranking and then Cynthia Morgan & Seyi Shey, which one is your favourite?
I love both equally because I had the of my favourite artistes on it.
You sketched the cover art of your EP yourself, why?
A lot of people don’t know this part of me. I sketched a lot as a child and it’s still in me, so I just wanted my fans to see another side of me.
Now your EP has dropped, what performances are lined up for your fans to see you live?
So many events within and outside the country. Like the Count it all joy EP interstate tour.
How are things going with your record label?
Thing are going great with me and my record label.
Aside from the annual Waterside charity project, how else have you given back to society?
I do a lot. I also support other charity organizations.
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How do you juggle being a father to a beautiful boy and being a celebrity?
Funny, beautiful boy is the right word for my son. I love being a dad it keeps me focused and in line; it makes me double my hustle and keeps me responsible.
Any special woman in your life?
Yes! There is.
What advice do you have for upcoming artists struggling to make it to the music scene?
My advice to them is that they should put God first in all they do. And never give up on their dreams.
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