Ghanaian Alte artiste Ayisi has revealed that he doesn’t feel pressured to replicate the success of his hit song Grind, stating that he remains committed to staying authentic in his craft.
In an interview with GhanaWeb’s Elsie Lamar on Talkertainment, Ayisi explained that when creating music, he focuses on making good songs rather than chasing hits.
Reflecting on Grind’s unexpected success, he credited DJs for their support, admitting he never anticipated its massive impact.
“So, pressure? No. I don’t want to pigeonhole myself into, like, ‘This is what people expect of me, so that’s what I’m going to do throughout my career.’
“You become a one-trick pony. And even the people who think they want songs like that from me are the same ones who will later say, ‘Okay, let’s do something else,’” he stated.
The singer-songwriter stressed that he prefers artistic freedom over conforming to expectations, adding that he wants to “just do me” rather than chase trends.
“So I try to stay out of that box of people expecting me to do this or that. I just did me,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ayisi is currently trending after securing three nominations for the upcoming 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
The highly regarded Ghanaian musician has been nominated for Best Songwriter of the Year, Best Male Vocal Performance, and Record of the Year at the 26th TGMA Awards.
Watch the full interview below:
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