Ghanaian musician Moliy has revealed that her collaboration with Amaarae on the remix of “Sad Gurlz Luv Money” came after consistent effort and Amaarae’s recognition of her work.
According to the “Shake It to the Max” hitmaker, the process wasn’t instant; it took time, persistence, and her EP for Amaarae to be convinced to feature her on the song.
Speaking in an interview on 3Music TV, Moliy recalled how she had admired Amaarae from a distance before reaching out.
She said she was inspired by Amaarae’s distinct sound and how she dared to stand out in Ghana’s music industry.
“When she started doing her own independent sound and putting it out there, I just kept hearing her name and seeing what she was doing. And I felt very inspired by it because it’s very rare for someone to come out of pockets of the Ghana sound,” Moliy shared.
She noted that it was Amaarae’s unique musical direction that truly drew her in.
“Everybody’s doing a certain thing, and then you’re going in a different direction. So, I think that’s what just made me want to reach out,” she said.
However, Moliy clarified that the collaboration didn’t happen instantly. She didn’t just send a direct message and receive a positive response right away.
“I didn’t just DM her, and she’s like, okay, we are doing it. No, of course,” she explained.
According to Moliy, the turning point came after she released her debut EP. Amaarae took notice of the project and recognised the potential in Moliy’s artistry.
“I think the reason she gave in was after I released my first EP, and she saw my body of work. And then she’s like, okay, I think this might work out. And that’s how it happened,” she added.
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