Music industry has not been fair to female rappers —Daisy

Though the industry may not have been fair to female rappers over the years, fast-rising rapper, Daisy says she will not allow that to derail her music journey. With a new EP coming and a couple of projects being lined up for the listening pleasure of her fans, Daisy is optimistic about her rising career and wants fans to watch out for her. She speaks with SEGUN ADEBAYO and YEMISI OLA in this interview about her plans.

You are called firecracker; what brought about the name?

I am called firecracker because I am strong, energetic and I equally don’t hesitate when it comes to speaking my mind. Firecracker is also a tag I gave one of my songs in my Coming EP. I am one artiste who does not listen to naysayers. I understand that the game will come with a lot of pressure and competition, so I am prepared to break my way through and show my fans why they should keep trusting me to deliver. I know their expectations of me and I am not going to let them down.

The music industry has had some female rappers but none of them is still relevant today. As a female rapper, how do you feel?

I am not unaware of what female rappers go through in the music industry but if you pay attention to what is currently happening, you would discover that many female rappers are coming up and I am excited about the game as it helps some of us to rise up to the occasion and prove doubters wrong. The only problem we have in the Nigerian music industry is that rappers are being underrated, not only female rappers. But even at that, I feel so good and I am still a new kid on the block. I am not going to allow any negative vibe and energy drain my positive spirit. Nothing and no one will make me feel less of myself.

You rap and also write songs, which one comes first?

Rap comes first for me. I discovered my song writing last year and the experience has been awesome.

How did you discover your passion for rap music?

Discovering my passion for rap music wasn’t hard because I always find myself wanting to write down my thoughts. I am always obsessed with witty phrases. So, I started it all like a joke but I was fully energised when people started complimenting my voice.

You are signed to Dreamspace Entertainment; what was it like before you joined the record label?

I am happy to be where I am today. I wasn’t doing badly before but I wanted more for myself and career hence the reason I was always looking for better opportunities that could transform my life and help me grow. Dreamspace Entertainment is currently supporting my career and I grateful to God for the level we have attained.

How has it been pushing your career in a male dominated music industry?

Of course everybody knows that female musicians struggle for equality in this male-dominated industry but that has not been a big issue to me because I’ve decided to be positively minded. You can’t be bothered about the odds that rise against you if you want to survive and succeed in this industry. You just have to keep your focus on your craft and keep getting better. You have to be ready to ignore the distractions and let your music speak for you. I have a lot of work to do to break into the music industry and that’s exactly what I have been focusing my energy on. Naomi Larson posted in 2017 that the best way to be successful in the music industry as a woman is to surround yourself with other women who have good vision like you do, and don’t see them as competition but rather as a network of strength and mutual support.

Who are the artsites you look forward to in the industry?

I am excited about many African artistes that have done and are still doing the country proud. The world is blessed with top and talented music artistes but I would love to work with acts such as M.I Abaga, Burna Boy, Phyno, Flavour, Nicki Minaj, Stormzy, Davido, Teni, Tiwa Savage, Cynthia Morgan and other good and successful artistes out there.

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