Weeks back, Bigtime Entertainment unveiled three new artistes who just joined them. It was also the official signing on of Selom Oke-Eruedoja, aka SG. The Media Publication graduate of University of Buckingham, England also released his new single, Wado the same day. The three artistes tell us more about their different plans and aspirations.
Who is SG?
My real name is Selom Oke-Eruedoja. I was born in Lagos State. My mom is from Ghana and my dad from Delta State. I grew up with my mom. I attended Science Association School and later studied Media Publication at the University of Buckingham, England.
How did you come about the name SG?
SG means Selom Gert. It is my grandfather’s name. He passed on in 2005. I was very close to him. He influenced me a lot musically. He liked good music and he played a lot of foreign artistes’ songs; from Toni Braxton to Michael Bolton and a lot of them. That was how I developed love for music. I just decided to use his name as my stage name in order to honour him.
How do you get the inspiration to do music?
Doing music is something I had been dreaming of right from childhood. It is something I like. I used to watch Michael Jackson’s video while growing up. And that influenced me musically. I listened to a lot of foreign artistes while growing up and I made up my mind to be greater than them.
How did you start music professionally?
I started music in 2010. I was with another label then. I met Mr. Kevin in 2015 and decided to work with his record label, Bigtime Entertainment.
What genre of music do you do?
I am a rapper and a singer at the same time. I call myself a rapper/singer. I do dance hall, pop and highlife. I do different genres of music.
How will you describe your experience in the industry?
It has been good. Life is full of ups and downs, but we cannot complain. Music requires a lot of hard work. You have to be focused and determined to make it in the industry. You must have direction as well . I must say it has been good. We are moving forward gradually.
What are the challenges you are facing in the industry?
I will say it is quite difficult to create awareness that you are here. That is peculiar to every up and coming artiste . As an up and coming act, you have to work extra hard to get there. At times, I sleep in the studio just to make sure my song is ready.
So, tell us about your single.
My new single, Wado; Wado is a form of greeting from the Niger Delta, a form of acknowledgment. I decided to go back home. I wanted to do it the traditional way.
What is your unique selling point?
Every artiste is unique in his or her own way. My swag is very different from every artiste out there.
Will you consider a collaboration soon and with who?
Yes, I want to work with Ice Prince, 2Face and Young I.