Ghanaian artist, J.Derobie has shared his biggest regrets since he started music a few years ago.
J.Derobie explained that fame comes with a lot of pressure and attention, which can be overwhelming at times.
J.Derobie shared his frustrations about not being able to do simple things like buying food without being recognized and mobbed by fans.
“Like if I want to go and buy my waakye, sometimes, Oh, super, let me buy for you. Oh, no, no, make I go. I know what adey do, no.”
J.Derobie
He emphasized that people often don’t understand the toll that fame takes, as it limits his personal freedom.
When asked where he thought he was headed when his career started taking off, J.Derobie said he wants to be at the top regardless of anything.
“I imagined me being, going, heading to the top. And I still have that dream, you know, I still have that dream that I will make it to the top, that we will win Grammy and things.”
J.Derobie
Despite the challenges of fame, J.Derobie remains focused on his music career and has big dreams for the future.
J.Derobie is known for his hit songs like Poverty, Odo Bra, Richies, and Ginger Me among others. He is currently signed to the emPawa Africa record label owned by popular Nigerian artist, Mr Eazi.
With his unique style and undeniable talent, J. Derobie continues to rise as one of the most promising voices in dancehall music.
J.Derobie on Consistency in Music Business
The Ghanaian artist opened up about the pressure to release hit music consistently.
He acknowledged the importance of consistency in the music business.
“It’s consistency. Consistency brings you to that level, consistency will take you and, people are impatient when it comes and it hits there. They want more.”
J.Derobie
The Ghanaian artists also emphasized that hit songs can not be manufactured, but rather they are blessings from God.
“Hit songs are blessings from God. And mostly you don’t even know when [you will have them]. Sometimes you don’t know which song is going to be there. But you can feel it.”
J.Derobie
He noted that while an artist can structure a song to have the potential to be a hit, ultimately, its success depends on factors beyond their control. “So as for hit songs, you can structure the song, the song on the path, but for it to make it depends,” he stated.
The Ghanaian artist encouraged artists to focus on being consistent and producing good music, rather than worrying about whether a particular song will be a hit.
“So it’s just consistency. When you are being consistent, definitely one will be a hit and there is nothing like this song is not good. This song is not nice. There is nothing like a nice song.”
J.Derobie
In the meantime, he’s dropped ‘Waves Two’ and hopes to drop ‘Waves Three’ this year as, well as release more tracks in the series.
His comeback after a protracted break was heralded by each of the three albums, which were all favorably welcomed.
J.Derobie’s determination and passion for his craft are evident, and he continues to work hard to achieve his goals.
The young artist recounted how good it feels to have endorsements from the big names in the music industry both home and abroad and didn’t say which artists he was working with even though he admitted he was.
Admitting he was still working, the Ghanaian artist said he was uncertain whether he would quit his job shortly, but knows he wants to do music. He added that his colleagues at his workplace have seen the video and are proud of him for the good work.
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