UK/ Nigerian Afrobeat artist, May7ven graces the cover of the latest
edition of Chizy’s Spyware Magazine which was unveiled last week in
London. In this edition, she opens up about her personal life, her
career, and her experience working with UK Xfactor winner, Alexandra
Burke.
Read excerpts from the interview after the cut...
Read excerpts from the interview after the cut...
On her
style being compared to Lady Gaga & Nicki Minaj’s: “I do not intend
to be boastful, but my style has been out before they were; Lady Gaga
has only been around since 2010, while I have been around since 2006. My
hair turned white a few years before Nicki Minaj or Lady Gaga’s hair
turned white. If anything, I am influenced by the Grace Jones and Lil
Kim of this world.”
On plans for 2014: “2014 should be renamed “year 20 & May7ven”. It is going to be worse next year for people who do not like me because we will be putting out a lot of songs, new videos, and my album will also be out in 2014. My style will develop even more; it will blossom more than what you already think is crazy. So, be warned, you have not seen anything yet.”
On the most expensive clothing she has ever bought: “It was a jacket that was previously owned by Michael Jackson. By the way I am Michael Jackson’s biggest fan.”
On the accessory that makes her feel sexy: “My underwear. There are certain types of underwear which regardless of what I’m wearing on top, once I know I have got this thing underneath, I feel really sexy.”
On collaborating with Alexandra Burke: “She contacted my management team in November 2012 with the intention of working with me, D’banj or Wizkid. She was a fan of the music and wanted to get in the afro beats circle.
Admittedly, I think she has got one of the most amazing voices, but I was never a fan of the music she put out, so I chose not to work on the project. I was also aware that these other guys (D’banj and Wizkid) also refused to work on the project for their own reasons.
Her team were persistent, so I thought “what harm is there anyway”, as long as I can make the song credible irrespective of what the song is like. I eventually worked on the song and she loved it. In a nutshell, it was a cool and interesting project to work on.”
On plans for 2014: “2014 should be renamed “year 20 & May7ven”. It is going to be worse next year for people who do not like me because we will be putting out a lot of songs, new videos, and my album will also be out in 2014. My style will develop even more; it will blossom more than what you already think is crazy. So, be warned, you have not seen anything yet.”
On the most expensive clothing she has ever bought: “It was a jacket that was previously owned by Michael Jackson. By the way I am Michael Jackson’s biggest fan.”
On the accessory that makes her feel sexy: “My underwear. There are certain types of underwear which regardless of what I’m wearing on top, once I know I have got this thing underneath, I feel really sexy.”
On collaborating with Alexandra Burke: “She contacted my management team in November 2012 with the intention of working with me, D’banj or Wizkid. She was a fan of the music and wanted to get in the afro beats circle.
Admittedly, I think she has got one of the most amazing voices, but I was never a fan of the music she put out, so I chose not to work on the project. I was also aware that these other guys (D’banj and Wizkid) also refused to work on the project for their own reasons.
Her team were persistent, so I thought “what harm is there anyway”, as long as I can make the song credible irrespective of what the song is like. I eventually worked on the song and she loved it. In a nutshell, it was a cool and interesting project to work on.”
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