Mt Boi Shares Insights on His Musical Journey and His Newly Released Album “Pop Star”

It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

Mt Boi: Hello and thank you for having me. The honor is all mine. My name is Chidera Ibeh (aka “Mt Boi”). I’m from Nigeria, Enugu State precisely. I am a singer/songwriter of a combination of R&B,Pop,Soul,Afro-fusion which is now called AfroBeats/AfroPop. I’ve always been musically inclined, even as a child. I started my musical career when I was in Enugu State and it was very difficult there so I had to relocate to Lagos to continue my musical career. The passion that I have for music is so strong. Music has changed my life. I got in touch with an A&R from Zobe Records and they pitched my music to the label and from there things took off and I began focusing on fine tuning my craft and searching for the best possible music producer to work with. Once I could hear the vision I had for my music come to life I knew I was on the right path. From there Zobe Records has been advising, consulting, and directing me on music business practices and put me through artist development. My project “Pop Star” came together and the label and I were pleased with the finished product and began preparing for the release. Now here we are after release and it is getting so much exposure and attention and I’m starting to get the recognition that I feel that I deserve as fans, followers, and listeners are expressing the love they have for my music in feedback.

Congratulations on your latest album “Pop Star”, how do you feel about the newfound success?

Mt Boi: Thank you. I feel happy about it and I thank God that I was able to make it this far. It’s really a dream come true. I can’t wait to see what’s next and how far I can really take this. I’m grateful for the opportunities that I have been given.

What was the Inspiration behind the album?

Mt Boi: The inspiration behind my album is my grand-mom. She was there for me, even when everyone else abandoned me for no reason. She loved me unconditionally and one of the songs from my debut album “Melody” is a song dedicated to her.

What single off the project “Pop Star” do you anticipate its taking off both on charts and with listeners/fans?

Mt Boi: Melody is my favorite song and it has been stuck in my mind since the very first day of the project, however, everyone really seems to like “4 You” and I created a music video for that song so I think it will take off both on charts and with listeners/fans. Everyone has their own favorite though because I created this project while keeping in mind that I wanted every song on the project to be single worthy.

Are there any specific artists or albums that have influenced you through your musical journey?

Mt Boi: Yes, I look up to Big Wiz, Burna Boy, Made in Lagos album, Davido/Wande Coal, and others but WizKid has inspired me the most through my musical journey.

Where do you see your career headed in the following year?

Mt Boi: With God I see my self as the next WizKid and on the level of Drake or Chris Brown because I know surely that I’m here in the industry to take over, but before then, just respecting and learning from the OGs who have been there before me is my priority.

What’s your motto or the advice you live by?

Mt Boi: The advice I lived by says that consistency and positivity is a key to success and prayers conclude it all.

Thank you for speaking with us! For our final question, is there anything else you would like to add?

Mt Boi: Last, Yes, all thanks to God Almighty and to my producer EMLIS P BEATZ, and my manager FRESH, and ZOBE RECORDS for helping to make this album a dream come true! Also to all my fans who have been supporting me, streaming my music, God bless u all, and don’t forget it’s still your boy Mt Boi bang bang bang, one love.

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