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TALK TO US SPECIAL: RHAGETTI.
In a recent episode, RHAGETTI shares his journey in music, sparked by Michael Jackson at age five. Influenced by artists like Kanye West and Burna Boy, he emphasizes creativity without genre boundaries. His new single “P
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On Today’s episode we spoke to RHAGETTI an amazing talent taking the mainstream approach to becoming a megastar with his new release ‘PROPANE’
WHERE HE COMES FROM
At what point did you realize that music was your true calling, and what inspired you to pursue it professionally?
At 5 years old, when I first saw a video of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” that automatically awakened the passion for music in me. Though I started off emulating his dance moves, I then progressed to singing. From there, my love for music kept growing, and people started identifying me as the music guy from my childhood days and urged me to take it seriously, and so I did.
Your music blends Afrobeats, R&B, Afro-Pop, Dancehall, and Reggae. Which artists or experiences shaped this eclectic style during your formative years?
Kanye West inspired how I make music. Albums like 808s & Heartbreak and Graduation shaped me creatively. People call it genres, but I call it avenues to make good music, so it doesn’t matter what genre it is—I tap from them as long as the final product is good music. I feel that’s the beauty of creativity, the fact that you’re free to explore these sounds and try out stuff. For me, this is my biggest strength. Musically, I’m an explorer, and I’ll put my touch on anything I explore. I feel that’s how I invent something new with the music. There are no boundaries for me.
Beginning your musical journey in 2015, what were some significant challenges you faced, and how did you navigate them?
I tell you one fact: a lot of mistakes were made. From the music to the business to the crew, it was a mess. The only thing solid from that time was the vision, which made me stay focused on the mission. I had to reevaluate stuff and learn from my mistakes. I wouldn’t be too hard on myself, though, because I was a rookie, very young and inexperienced. But those mistakes shaped who I am today, and looking back, it was a learning curve.
Reflecting on your career, which moments or achievements stand out as pivotal in your growth as an artist?
2021, when I dropped the Waveboy EP, marked a new era in my career. You see, I have two parts of my music career: 2015 to 2020 and 2021 to date. That EP was me overcoming my trials and tribulations with the music and reaffirming my intent with this music thing. Because I took a break before then and proceeded to work behind the scenes for other people while contemplating if I’d continue my solo career or not. Dropping that EP was like fighting off my demons and coming out on top, and most importantly, I was happy with myself creatively.
You’ve cited influences like Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Wizkid, and Davido. How have these artists impacted your musical direction?
Burna, for me, stands for hard work and resilience. I see a lot of myself in him, from the point where you can be super talented and have to break through rocks to gain recognition. Kizz Daniel, for me, is straight-up talent. Wizkid, for me, is vision. His talent is not up for debate, but what stands out to me is the vision; I feel he is ahead of his time. How he operates, you can tell the man has long-term goals, and he’s not living in the moment. Davido represents passion, and I admire Olamide a lot too. For me, I look at people doing great things, and I draw inspiration from their biggest strength.
Your goal is to merge Afrocentric vibes with global sounds. What unique elements do you incorporate to achieve this fusion?
It’s the sounds. I try to evoke emotions with my music. When making a song, I try to experiment a lot with different sounds. I want my music to go beyond boundaries, so I infuse a lot of elements into the sound. At the end of the day, I want everybody to feel connected when they listen to my records, be it from the melodies, lyrics, drums, guitars, etc.
WHERE HE’S GOING TO
Congratulations on the release of “Propane”. What inspired this track, and what message do you hope listeners take away from it?
Thank you very much. Propane is a record inspired by the current gender wars infiltrating our social media space. It seems men have issues with women, and women have issues with men. It’s chaos, lol. So I’m like, let’s bring love back. There are still good women out there, and there are good men who appreciate good women. So Propane is like an ode to an amazing woman who lights up your world like propane does.
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How does “Propane” differ from your previous releases, and what does it signify about your evolution as an artist?
Propane is different. Propane is unique. And Propane is one of my best works yet. I’m on a mission to carve a niche for the brand Rhagetti through my music, and Propane is a huge step in that direction. I want to make music where people feel they know the artist, even if they just heard it for the first time. And Propane represents what I stand for and where I’m going with the music. Safe to say, I found my mojo with this record, lol.
What strategies are you employing to promote “Propane” and ensure it reaches both local and international audiences?
Social media. We want to push Propane to the end users first—I mean, good music lovers—because it’s a record that resonates with a lot of people. It’s a record that promotes love, a record that appreciates women. So the target is to get it to them. I’m sure when they hear it, they will love it. Then from there, we explore other means of getting it viral. It’s a process.
As you embark on this exciting new chapter, what message or prayer would you like to share with your supporters who have been with you throughout your journey?
My supporters are the best, and my supporters are the reason why I’m still doing this, because they believe in me, and I don’t want to let them down. So I am grateful to you guys, and I pray God helps every one of you achieve your dreams. Just believe and never give up. I pray you excel in all your endeavors, and I’m rooting for y’all. And most importantly, spread love—there’s too much hostility in the world. Thank you.