Terry G’s Confession: I became responsible since I had my kid

• Gabriel Amanyi is the weird singer that answers the stage

name Terry G. The singer, who has a lot of street
followers judging from his type of music, recently spoke
with Showtime on his lifestyle, music and other issues.
You released your new album few months back. How is
the album doing in the market?
At least, it’s selling more than pure water because the
reception at the moment, has been very encouraging.
Most of the songs in the album are already hits and it’s
doing well in the market.
What’s the title of the album?
The album is titled, ‘’Book of Ginger .” It contains over 21
tracks and it’s a diversified album where I took time out to
showcase the other side of my career that my fans are
not familiar with.
You also launched the album in
Abuja, why the choice of Abuja?
You know we had some challenges
when I was planning the album
launch. I wanted to use Eko Hotel
and Suites, but the bill was too
expensive for me. I even wanted to
partner with some brands but did not
work out. I couldn’t afford it so I
didn’t want to give up because I have
never done an album launch in my life
before. That was why I decided to
move it to Abuja .
We also learnt that you are planning
to tour Europe with your music?
Yes, but it actually has to do with my
management who do all the arrangement. They are
working on it and I know, it’s an Europe tour. It’s
expected to last for nearly a month and it’s going to be
fun.
What’s happening to your record label?
So far, I’ve always represented TGP Entertainment
Records although I didn’t loud it that much. It’s a label
owned by myself and all I do is just to work with my
management. I will say we are doing well. As board
members, we tried to bring up some brands but there
were some issues as at then which came up. Along the
line, we are trying to work on other acts apart from
mainly just doing collaboration. I think I should do
something that would profit me and for now, I am the
only one on the label. Although my younger brother is
signed to the label for now. I want him to create his own
brand as well. For now, we are looking forward to signing
on new artistes. This is because it has to do with
experience so we will not do something that we will start
regretting in future
So what is new about
Terry G?
So many things. Now, I have a child; I’m a father. His
name is Amaniyi Rex, and with him added to my life, he
has given me a new life as a father. And this has made
me to see the other side of life. It has put me in my right
place because when you are thinking about tomorrow, you
will want to be more responsible. His birth has helped me
a lot and even helped me to stay away from the negative
things of life. Also, I’m now focusing on concert and trying
to work on my brand by making it accessible and also
trying to shoot musical videos.
Did you cut your dreadlocks?
There was a picture I took which looked as if I have
shaved my dreadlocks. Seeing the picture people thought I
have cut my hair. I never cut my dreadlocks.
But can you change your style some day?
Change is constant and that’s one thing about life. But for
now, base on the fact that I portray this image I don’t
think I will do so.
You have been keeping a low profile in recent times, what
is happening to you?
It’s just that it gets to a level where maturity comes in
and you just have to slow down on something’s unlike
when one was still a teenager. So, now that one is mature
those things one indulge in, becomes distractions .I
became responsible since I had my kid . I looked at life in
the other way because it worth a lot for one to be
responsible as people will like to be or want to learn from
you. Now, music is no more a pleasure but a business for
me.
Mnay people believe you must take something to be high.
Is it actually true when it comes to Terry G?
It is not true. Most of the people around me will testify to
that. The only thing I do is, I just smoke my cigarette
before going on stage. I don’t drink before mounting the
stage to perform. This is because drinking exhausts the
energy and am this energetic artist that must not take a
risk at all. People also know me as an energetic
performer, so, anytime I grace the stage I have to deliver.
How are you rocking fatherhood?
It has been fun and I think I am now cool it has given me
the chance to relax and think of a positive life as a father.
It has helped me to scare away negative friends and is
still building as well
So when are you going to take your baby mama to the
altar?
We are making plan for that and when it is time we will let
you know
How exactly did you meet your baby mama?
I met her in the United Kingdom. There was a concert I
attended in London. It was my first major performance in
London. That was where we met. I met her through a
friend and we just started chatting. What actually
happened was that she got amazed knowing I was Terry
G. She wanted to know about me; but when she saw the
other side of me, she got interested and realised the
difference between Gabriel and Terry G. Now we are able
to transform the relationship to a family and I’m more
responsible with her beside me.