Nigerian singer Joeboy has clarified that his style of music is Afrobeat but in addition transcends past Afrobeats.
Throughout his look on the Large Friday present hosted by Actuality TV character Tacha, Joeboy clarified that whereas he identifies with Afrobeat because of his Nigerian roots, he acknowledged the potential for his music to span throughout genres resembling Pop or R&B.
Tacha, referring to Wizkid’s latest statements disassociating himself from Afrobeat, questioned Joeboy about his personal style preferences. In response, Joeboy expressed his flexibility in musical kinds, stating that whereas he might lean in the direction of Afrobeat, he feels it might be unjust to categorize his various tracks solely below that label.
He mentioned “I’d say mainly as a result of I’m a Nigerian artist nearly all the pieces I do can be termed below the umbrella of afrobeat which is completely effective. However generally I may make Pop music or R&B. I really feel like generally its not truthful for me to make R&B and anyone ought to say ‘Oh its afrobeat’. However I really feel like music is so dynamic which you could’t simply field it into one spot”
Tacha: Did you see Wizkid’s rant?
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