Exclusive Interview with Wazziba

Music's Week: How did you initially become interested in pursuing a career as a music artist, and what inspired you to follow this path?

Wazziba: A friend put me into the game, wrote some lyrics for me, took me to a show, and we performed it together. The lifestyle of famous artists, how they become rich and famous and live this lifestyle, and the love I get from my fans and supporters inspire me to follow this path.

Music's Week: Can you provide some insight into your creative process when it comes to writing and producing songs?

Wazziba: I am always in the mood to write or record music. You must have a love for the game. When I am ready to record a song, I will first get a beat, write to it, take the beat and the lyrics to the studio, and record the song.

Music's Week: How would you describe your unique musical style or sound, and which artists or influences have played a significant role in shaping it?

Wazziba: I do Hip-Hop music and Afro-Beats, I grew up in Atlanta, so my music is influenced by that dirty South ATL music. LIL Wayne, Jay Z, and Kendrick Larma grew up listening to their great artwork.

Music's Week: Can you share any challenges you've faced during your journey in the music industry so far, and how you've managed to overcome them?

Wazziba: Being independent doing everything yourself, with no help from anyone except you paying for everything on your own. Moving from one state to another, starting a new network of new people/audience. Building a fanbase to get people to react to your content some will go viral, and others won't. I find more means of getting money to invest in music. After some years you will get to know your way around and get to know new people and connections.

Music's Week: How do you maintain a balance between your personal life and your music career, and what strategies do you use to ensure your mental and emotional well-being?

Wazziba: It’s like having two jobs, you must treat it like a business. I use eight hours for my job and ten hours for my music. Then the rest of the time is on personal stuff, but on the music, I do things by appointment, so you are not busy every day for 10 hours some days are slow, and some days are busy. I have self-control, I don’t do drugs, and as for emotion, I make myself strong mentally.

Music's Week: In a competitive industry like music, how do you stay up-to-date with trends and ensure your music remains relevant?

Wazziba: I must be present everywhere the trends are. I am the trend I'm on all the major social media platforms. I am on all the screening platforms, I go to parties and clubs, I can read articles, and I stay on top of information. So, my music is current and always relevant to the happening.

Music's Week: Have you collaborated with other artists or producers, and in what ways have these collaborations contributed to your growth as an artist?

Wazziba: I have collaborated with a lot of artists both male and female and it helped my career a lot, the most view I got on a song is with a female group on SoundCloud. It challenged me to do better verse, Improving my rapping skills.
 
Music's Week: Can you give us a sneak peek into any upcoming projects or releases that your fans can anticipate?

Wazziba: Right now, I am still Recording I already have a few songs I have recorded, but I have not decided which song I am going to release next yet, I'm also planning on releasing my 4th studio album by December or early next year and I also have a Merch new material will be coming soon too.
 
Music's Week: How do you connect with your fan base and cultivate a loyal following? What is your approach to social media and interacting with fans?

Wazziba: Being consistent and constantly releasing new material for my fans keeps them loyal, on social media you must be there and be present the more you pose the more you grow. Because new fans/followers will start following you from your viral pose.

Music's Week: How do you handle criticism and negative feedback as a new artist in the industry?

Wazziba: I make a song about it, or I ignore it. Sometimes people misunderstand things but if they are my fans, they are music lovers so I will use a verse or two or an entire song dedicated to feedback to clear my side.
 
Music's Week: What are your long-term goals in the music industry, and what steps are you taking to achieve them?

Wazziba: My long-term goal is to get a record deal and blow big in the industry. I want to leave a mark on the game, when they talk about the greatest my name should be brought out. I want to help upcoming artists as well, that is why I started a record label to sign artists.

Music's Week: How do you cope with the pressure that comes with being a new artist in the public eye, and how do you manage expectations from both fans and the industry?

Wazziba: I am getting used to the pressure every day, it's not easy being a new artist. I try to be myself and be patient and take everything one day at a time. I remain strong throughout the pressure, so I don’t get carried away or fold under pressure. I try to do things  I can control, releasing projects on my own time because I am independent.

Music's Week: If you could offer any advice to aspiring musicians just starting their journey in the music industry, what would it be?

Wazziba: Take your time to profess your craft, in this game, it is about being the best. Make quality music, also this music is a lifetime career so don't rush to do anything you are not supposed to do. It takes talent and hard work to make it in this industry. The more music you put out the more royalties you get so quantity is important too.