Veteran act, 2phat in a recent interview has disclosed why
he can’t stop singing despite finding Christ and giving his life
to him. According to the rapper, there got to a time in his life
when he knew he had to find Christ, and indeed he found
him, but that won’t take him away from RAP! He also spoke
about why he let go of his famous dreads and why he has
been off the scene for some time. Enjoy!
Let’s talk about you taking a long break from music.. what
happened?
I never fully left music, I do some other things apart from
music so I decided to give them more time than music for a
while.
You let go of your dreads which everyone knew you for. Don’t
you think it was part of your brand?
The dread was for a season and I believed that season was
over. Even though it was done to enhance my individuality
and it later became part of my identity. But I believe my
identity actually lies in my music.
How did you come about Jesus?
Well I got to a stage in my life where I knew I had to get
closer to God. I needed to make him the center of all I do
because I couldn’t do some of the things others (especially
in the industry) were doing. I realised God was all I have, so I
had to be closer to him.
How has it been since then?
It’s been great and my life has been much more better.
You just dropped a new single Isiewu on Wednesday. Why
still circular considering your new relationship with God? Are
you not supposed to be churchy?
Circular or Gospel, music is music. Music is meant to be
enjoyed. I do not box my self into those categories. As an
artist my music must reflect who I am.
I might not be able to say some things or use some words
because I don’t use them in my personal life. I might not be
able to compromise in the name of commercial music but I
as a christian I’m meant to influence my world and that is my
focus. Relevant songs that you can easily relate to even if
you are a christian or not.
