Kcee and I May Come Back Together – -Presh

NIGERIAN pop star, Precious John, aka Presh of the famed KC Presh duo who seemed to fade into oblivion after his breakup with partner, Kcee is making a big comeback into the music industry.

The back-in-form singer has been asking all the right questions since showing up with two singles "Olegelege" and "International Lady" and look adequately poise to give the best in the trade a run for their money. Riding on the back of a mouth-watering record deal with Eric Manny Records, Presh looks like having path cleared to something great. The Akwa Ibom State-born singer in a chat with Weekend Groove tells of his new-found life, his music and his relationship with the Limpopo crooner, Kcee. Excerpts

YOU made a comeback to music after being away for sometime, why are you coming back at this time?

Well, it's not true that I have been quiet for a long time. I dropped a song about a year ago, but I just didn't stay to promote it. I travelled out of the country for almost one year. I went to Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and UK, so when I came back home, I knew that I had to study the market again before pushing out anything and that was exactly what I've done. Trust me, there's a masterplan and it will all start falling into place systematically.

Let's talk about your new single "International Lady", what's the idea behind it?

Well, the new song was inspired by what I see happening around me on a regular basis. The song "International Lady" simply talks about a professional lady, who really knows her worth and what she wants, the video was shot and directed by Sesan, and we went to different routes with the concept. So far since its release, the response has been awesome.

You recently signed a deal with Eric Manny records, what did they offer you?

Eric Manny is my boss. We have known each other for quite a while. We got talking and he told me we should do business together and make money. And that was how it all started. I am not going to disclose the offer to you, but I can tell you it's a good, mouthwatering deal. We have a great and cordial relationship. My boss is a boss that listens and carries people along.

Now that you are back, do you think you have what it takes to stay relevant in the music industry?

Yes, as a matter of fact it's a capital yes.

What stands you out?

What stands me out is my vocal ability and my style. What people are listening to right now is just an introduction. I would say it is just the starting of a long journey. By the time you listen to other songs I'll be dropping in the coming months, you'll be thrilled. I will be dropping more videos and evergreen songs.

People tend to compare you with Kcee, do you see him as a challenge for you?

Not at all, I'm on my lane and he's on his lane too, just like every other artiste. It's a big market so there's really no reason for competition at all.

What's your relationship with Kcee at the moment?

Our relationship is still very cordial. I remember I was on a radio show on his birthday recently, and I gave him a shout-out on air; we are still really good.

But what really went wrong, why did you guys part ways?







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Kcee and I May Come Back Together – -Presh