In an interview with aysugar.blogspot.com, Victor Angodi Egbekai
popularly known as Victoriouz Icon talked about himself, his career and goals
in the music industry.
The computer science graduate turned Award
Winning Versatile Music Producer, Record Label Exec, Writer, Sound Engineer,
Rapper and Singer also said "Nigerian Music producers are not
being celebrated as they should be celebrated, it's really Sad. I mean we
create every hit you hear out there"
Read the full interview below….
ASB: Tell us about yourself
My name is Victor Angodi Egbekai, popularly
known as Victoriouz Icon. I’m a talented music producer, Musician, Owner
and founder of Sound Hill Music Gang and a prolific sound engineer. I became
famous at a rather young age 19years. I hail from Delta state,born and raised
in Jos,plateau state Nigeria. Second from a family of five. I had my primary
school education at prince of peace academy Jos, Secondary school education at
St Johns college/ first baptist secondary school Jos,I'm a computer
science graduate (Bsc). I Started my musical journey professionally in the year
2000, Break out hit : Producer of Sweet Potato by Wizkid (2013), Ifeoma by
Faze, Make I tell you by Sinzu(sauce kid) ft Allie, Tonight by Capital femi ft
M.I, Money by Cartiair ft Yung6ix, Omo Mummy By Davido... the list goes on.
ASB: How was your growing up like?
My growing up was Fun. I was born and raised
in Jos, Plateau State. I practically was on a mission to achieve my innermost
dreams and aspirations I was a focused, hard working chap.
ASB: What triggered your passion as a music
producer?
My Life, My story.. I really wanted to
express myself. And music was the only medium I had passion and talent for.
ASB: Who is your mentor and why?
I don’t have a mentor, I only look up to God.
ASB: Any awards / nominations?
Yes I have been honoured with a few
nominations and awards.
#1. Scream Award '16. - Brain of the year,
Most sophisticated Male.
#2. The Beatz Awards 2.0 16' - Afro Soul
Producer Of the year.
#3. Kings Crown Awards 16' - Hall of
Fame,
Sound Engineer of the year, Producer Of the
Year.
#4. Jin Award 15' - Producer of the
Year, Hall of fame.
ASB: Which artist are you dying to work with?
Lol that's a big one, i have worked with a
lot of talented hardworking and great Musicians from Waje to Davido to Wizkid,
Faze, Sinzu (Saucekid), Yung6ix and the list goes on. Producing a
song for 2baba would be just it. Already working towards that. Internationally
I would love to work with Chris Brown.
ASB: Among all the artist you have worked
with which of them will you love to work with again? And why?
I would love to work with everyone again it's
more than the music. They have contributed in making me who I am today
from Wizkid to Davido, Waje, Faze, Sinzu (Saucekid). Take Faze for
instance he taught me a couple of things that I needed to know when I started
and that shaped my perspective towards the music industry and music business,
so you see, if I am around Wizkid there is an exchange of Vibes (Musical
Knowledge) same applies to every other artist I have worked with and intend to
work with.
ASB: What have been your challenges as a
music producer?
Nigerian Music producers are not being
celebrated as they should be celebrated, it's really Sad. I mean we create
every hit you hear out there, the royalty system in Nigeria doesn’t favour
Nigerian music producers. Apart from "The Beatz Awards" that solely
focuses on celebrating Nigerian Music producers.
ASB: Aside from producing songs, do you sing?
Yes I sing and I rap. I have dropped a couple
of mind blowing songs from Sweet delaila featuring star boy Willy Bang to Awon
Temi featuring Five Star Music Act. Hell No, Ric Haxxani, My Girl, Fara
featuring Classiq and more, all these songs can be purchased online.
ASB: Where do you see yourself in the next 3
years?
Three years from now, I see myself being in a
position to help more, to inspire more through my music and lifestyle.
ASB: Do you have your own record label?
Yes, Sound Hill Music Gang is my imprint
Label I have been working and releasing materials from my label which comprises
of a large number of competent and hardworking managers, executives and
Partners.
ASB: Do you have a girlfriend?
No, I am single and hoping to find that
special woman soon Music as a craft requires a lot of attention and time.
ASB: Any advice for upcoming producer?
God, Hard work, Humility and consistency
plays a major role in shaping a dream. Always believe in yourself, don't look
for short cuts or handouts, start with what you have there's joy in the hustle.
ASB: Any words for your fans?
#TeamVictoriouzIcon I love and appreciate you
all, my fans are my family I celebrate you all. I have been working on a
couple of projects and from that I'm working on a new song titled Mr
Romantic (Audio and Video) hope to share it with you all soon.
ASB:
Thank you for your time sir, we wish you all the best……
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media @Victoriouzicon (Truncated by WhatsApp)
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