I ASPIRE TO BE THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE - STRATEGEE (Musician)

STRATEGEE 

Can we meet you?

Ugbaja stanley Ejike is my name, stage name, STRATEGEE. A graduate of science and computer education at Enugu state university of science and technology(Esut). I hail from Ihiala local government area of Anarmbra state. Born and raised in Benue state, and currently based  in Lagos, Nigeria.

How did your journey in music all begin?

Well, music in me is inborn, I grew up in a musical  loving family,  my mum loves singing and dancing so much, christian music mostly.  likewise  almost everyone in my family. Sometimes I do accompany my mom to choir rehearsals in the church from there, I started picking interest in singing. I  also love  dancing so much. I always won in several dancing competition during my teenage age.  Then I started performing and miming  songs on stage. Later in 2008 I meet my friend by name Promise pascal, Uchenna (populary known as DIZZY his stage name) we team up as duo called  STRATEGIES our stage name  and we recorded our first ever demo track title;NO DO" and other tracks titled;FRIDAY NITE" A PLACE YOU LIKE" and other amazing songs respectively. And in 2010 we release our first official singles  title;PARA-PARA featuring Terry G" the song  was great and it went viral on air on many radio stations,clubs and on  the streets,  more awareness was created and we started gaining more attention. We never relented,  we recorded more great songs but slow in promotion due to some financial  challenge.

Define your kind of music.

My kind of music is Afro Hip hop (Rap), I love rap music so much.

How many singles,any Album?

I have about seven(7)singles namely;DO AS I SAY, EYIN-OJU, BETTER DAYS, OGBEKANYISI(came from hood), STREET HUSTLE, IMAIFE(you know), and 2CHAINZ. No official album yet but, I have dropped one mixtape album titled;MOTIVATION.

What inspires your lyrics?

Well,my inspiration is from God almighty but my environment, contributes a lot in general.

Tell us about the challenges you face presently as an upcoming act.

Wow! nice question, well as an  upcoming act, it has not been easy but I believe everything has time,so I work hard and I put everything in God's hand. Though,  I do face a lot of challenges but I always see and consider them as natural phenomena. Nothing good in life comes easy and they are certain things that can never be changed rather, it can be adjusted if all mind can be thesame.Being an upcoming act, promotions of my  songs remains the primary challenge I faced  because, it requires so much fund and connections. Then,  also getting signed under a good record label that can see the real talent in me and, help showcase it  to the world. That also has not been easy.

What are your aspirations?

I always aspire to be on top of my game, to be among the best responsible and successful  musician in the world, and to be the greatest rappers alive.

STRATEGEE 

What are your plans for Nigerian    music industry.

My plans are many but first and foremost, I wish to create  a  great lasting legacy in the Nigerian music industry by feeding them with entertaining songs.

What distinguishes you from other musicians?

I think it is  my uniqueness in lyrics  delivery, my smart dress code as a rapper,  and my positive attitude towards the  lyrics and my songs.

What are you presently working on?

Yeah, I just dropped my second official single, title;2CHAINZ' a club and street banging song online, its also  on some major  radio stations in Nigeria and on the street mix. I am also behind the studio  booth  working on a new song, a  love song to hit us soon. The beat is dope and all my beats are been produced by my super amazing underground producers  @Sterrybeat, Dazzman and @mrlekky .

Any female celebrity crush?
Yes,  but I don't want to mention anybody's name here. Lol....

From your point of view, who would you say is Nigeria's best male Musician?

That's  quite a difficulty question. But I would go for Eldee de don. I respect him a lot in the Nigerian  music scene.

If given a fortune, what would you spend it on?

Hmmm money! Money is good to have but I know by God's grace I will definitely spend it wisely on the things that will benefit me,my family, friends,relatives and the society entirely.