By DAMILOLA FATUNMISE
Up-and-coming R&B singer, M Young, is dreaming big. In this chat with Entertainer, he talks career and why he wants a collabo with contemporary highlife star, Flavour.
Tell us about yourself? My real name is valentine Chibuzo and my stage name is M Young. I do R&B. Currently I am working on my debut album but I have a couple of singles but they are not out yet.
Why did you choose R&B?
I love the coolness of it and it’s close to my nature. I chose music because mu­sic is part of me. I see music all around me, it’s a talent that I can’t hide; it is the window through which I see the world. I have been doing music for as long as I can remember.
Are your parents in full support of your career?
Yes, they are in full support but wait a minute, I won’t say my dad is in support because he’s not aware. I will still tell him when the time is right but for now, it is only my mum that is aware.
If you are opportune to be signed under any record label in Nigeria, which one would you prefer?
Hmmm…I think I would prefer 2nite Entertainment. Why 2nite Entertainment you may ask? It’s because I love Flavour. His works are just out of this world and he inspires me and I would be glad to work with him. Simply put, he is my mentor in the music industry.
So, what’s your educational background?
I am not through with my education yet. I stopped for a while, hoping to bounce back someday. I dropped out because of financial issues.
Aside music, what else do you do?
At the moment I work as a full time beautician in a big saloon in Lagos.
Wow! You make hair?
Yes, I make hair. I also do facials and make up among others. I had my train­ing at Hair Wizard, a beauty institute in Oweri, Imo State.
So when should your fans expects your album?
I will say soon by God’s grace.