<p class=”shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image”> <img type=”lazy-image” data-runner-src=”https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzU4MTYzMi9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1OTQzMzk5M30.YncqvIFk7hO4Mlvo-b1afJNbSrIjQlUP5e-wn0MnDao/img.jpg?width=980″ id=”18fe9″ class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”c5b82f97d00d4ad9b66da8e7a10ba2fb” data-rm-shortcode-name=”rebelmouse-image”> <small class=”image-media media-photo-credit” placeholder=”Add Photo Credit…”>Photo: B. Grey courtesy of Gyakie.</small></p><p>According to the afro-fusion singer, the<em> Seed </em>EP is a journey that explores diverse genres as a reflection of her musical quest of finding and staying true to herself, while leaving lingering thoughts of what to expect from her in subsequent projects. <em>Seed </em>is short but sweet, and does just that. The EP is full of different sounds that give you just a taste of what she is capable of and what to expect on her journey, which has only just begun.<br></p><p><div class=”dfp_atf-slot” data-not-loaded=”true”></div><script type=”text/javascript”> checkdfpScripts();
</script></p><p>Gyakie spoke to us at <em>OkayAfrica</em> about her EP, how she started making music, and whether she feels any pressure to match up to the achievements of her dad. Check out the interview below.</p><p><strong>So who is Gyakie?</strong></p><p>Gyakie is a Ghanaian afro-fusion artiste under the management of FlipTheMusic. She’s currently a student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology studying international business.</p><p><strong>What made you decide to become a recording artist?</strong></p><p>I did not make an actual decision to start doing music. It’s something that just happened. Even though growing up music was all around me, I mean my dad is a musician who influenced highlife greatly. As a result of that, music was literally all I could hear and my love for it was very much insatiable. I wanted to be a career woman in an office working internationally, hence me pursuing International Business but at a point music kept on calling one way or the other. I can’t tell what exactly it was but something kept pushing me to just go to the studio to record something that kept playing in my head.</p><p>I met this Nigerian producer called Sosa on KNUST campus. He played me a couple of beats and with how interested I was in music and entertainment, I fell in love with this particular beat swiftly. I poured out what kept ringing in my head into the microphone and that’s where the entire journey began.</p><p class=”shortcode-media shortcode-media-youtube”> <span style=”display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;” class=”rm-shortcode” data-rm-shortcode-id=”234bfbdf5757572a4f642996b0a9bcb3″><iframe type=”lazy-iframe” data-runner-src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/6unnNvyupos?rel=0″ width=”100%” height=”auto” frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;”></iframe></span> <small class=”image-media media-caption” placeholder=”Add Photo Caption…”>Gyakie – Forever (Official Music Video)</small> <small class=”image-media media-photo-credit” placeholder=”Add Photo Credit…”> <a href=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6unnNvyupos” target=”_blank”>www.youtube.com</a> </small> </p><p><strong>When did you figure out that this is the career path you’d want to take in life?</strong><br></p><p>I figured out this was going to be my career path after I released my debut song, “Love Is Pretty” and experienced an amazing reception. “Love Is Pretty” is a reggae love song which was released in February 2019. With it being my debut song, I did not expect the numbers I gained after the drop. The feedback from the listeners pushed me to continue recording music.</p><p><strong>Do you feel any pressure to fill your father’s shoes in regards to his achievements in music?</strong></p><p>There’s no pressure! My dad is legendary, he did his and I’m here to do mine as well.</p><p><strong>Does his music have any influence on your own sound?</strong></p><p>Yes it has. In the sense that, growing up, I listened to his songs often. His music has influence in my sound. I do afro-fusion and although I have not released any highlife track just yet, I believe I’m capable of doing it and doing it well because I grew up into it. Through my dad, I listened to a lot of legendary talents in Ghana’s history.</p><div class=”rm-embed embed-media”><iframe allow=”autoplay *; encrypted-media *;” frameborder=”0″ height=”450″ sandbox=”allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation” src=”https://embed.music.apple.com/gh/album/seed-ep/1517184554″ style=”width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;background:transparent;”></iframe></div><p><strong>Tell us about the <em>Seed</em> EP.</strong><br></p><p>The <em>Seed</em> EP, which happens to be my debut EP, is a versatile project with five songs. It’s an introduction to myself and my sound. Again, it takes the listener on a journey through my experiences in life and music</p><p><strong>What’s your favorite song on the <em>Seed</em> EP?</strong></p><p>My favorite song on the EP is “Vacation.” “Vacation” is a song that gives you good feels. The lyrical content of the song makes me fall for the tune the more.</p><p><strong>Was the reception of your debut EP what you expected it to be?</strong></p><p>The reception exceeded my expectations. There was a build up to the release which heightened the anticipation for it, and I believe it was beyond what they expected hence the 300,000 thousand plays in a week makes it evident.</p><p><strong>What can we look forward to seeing next from Gyakie?</strong></p><p>My management and I are working very hard! There’s a lot in store for the fans. Look forward to mind blowing things.</p>
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