Though Nigerian top producer, Sunday Nweke Ginikachukwu, popularly known as Masterkraft, has nothing against CDQ, his former artiste, he feels bad that he left his record label prematurely.
He told our correspondent that the relationship he shared with CDQ was beyond music and he was ready to stand by him if he could be more patient.
He stated, “I met CDQ somewhere in Ikeja, Lagos, when I went to work around there. I just believed in him. Because of him, I had to partner with someone to start General Records to be able to get him out there. For me and CDQ, it was not about business; it was more about family and seeing him grow.”
He explained that at the time CDQ’s contract elapsed, he was not happy he started his own label thing because he felt he was a little bit immature or not strong to face the challenges without somebody standing behind him. But never the less, he insists that CDQ is still his boy.
“I still support him by the side and listen to any song he wants to put out before he does. I try to add one or two things. I was not happy he left prematurely, but I wish him well with his movement.
“The relationship was more like guiding or overseeing him as a person and making sure he did not make wrong decisions. I actually allow him to decide.”
For Masterkarft, he is excited about his debut album, which drops today. According to him, it has always been about him producing for musical artistes, but he now wants to attract more attention for producers.
“The 14-track tape is titled Unlimited, a name that says everything about my journey in the music industry. Being born in Ajegunle, Lagos, and growing up as a music producer, I always had the thought that I couldn’t grow beyond a certain level. It is more of a story and tool of encouragement to every young producer out there.
“It took me this long to put this together because I felt that anything that has to make sense must take a while. Our industry before now didn’t have that provision. They didn’t have that space for music producers to actually stand out and do their own thing. “
