I Became Responsible Since I Had My Child – Terry G Reveals

Gabriel Amanyi is the weird singer that answers the
stage name Terry G. The singer, who has a lot of
street followers judging from his type of music,
recently spoke with Showtime on his lifestyle,
music and other issues.
You released your new album few months back.
How is the album doing in the market?
At least, it’s selling more than pure water because the
reception at the moment, has been very encouraging. Most of
the songs in the album are already hits and it’s doing well in the
market.
What’s the title of the album?
The album is titled, ‘’Book of Ginger .” It contains over 21
tracks and it’s a diversified album where I took time out to
showcase the other side of my career that my fans are not
familiar with.
You also launched the album in Abuja, why the
choice of Abuja?
You know we had some challenges when I was planning the
album launch. I wanted to use Eko Hotel and Suites, but the bill
was too expensive for me. I even wanted to partner with
some brands but did not work out. I couldn’t afford it so I
didn’t want to give up because I have never done an album
launch in my life before. That was why I decided to move it to
Abuja .
We also learnt that you are planning to tour Europe
with your music?
Yes, but it actually has to do with my management who do all
the arrangement. They are working on it and I know, it’s an
Europe tour. It’s expected to last for nearly a month and it’s
going to be fun.
What’s happening to your record label?
So far, I’ve always represented TGP Entertainment Records
although I didn’t loud it that much. It’s a label owned by myself
and all I do is just to work with my management. I will say we
are doing well. As board members, we tried to bring up some
brands but there were some issues as at then which came up.
Along the line, we are trying to work on other acts apart
from mainly just doing collaboration. I think I should do
something that would profit me and for now, I am the only one
on the label. Although my younger brother is signed to the label
for now. I want him to create his own brand as well. For now,
we are looking forward to signing on new artistes. This is
because it has to do with experience so we will not do
something that we will start regretting in future
So what is new about Terry G?
So many things. Now, I have a child; I’m a father. His name is
Amaniyi Rex, and with him added to my life, he has given me a
new life as a father. And this has made me to see the other
side of life. It has put me in my right place because when you
are thinking about tomorrow, you will want to be more
responsible. His birth has helped me a lot and even helped me to
stay away from the negative things of life. Also, I’m now
focusing on concert and trying to work on my brand by making
it accessible and also trying to shoot musical videos.
Did you cut your dreadlocks?
There was a picture I took which looked as if I have shaved my
dreadlocks. Seeing the picture people thought I have cut my
hair. I never cut my dreadlocks.
But can you change your style some day?
Change is constant and that’s one thing about life. But for
now, base on the fact that I portray this image I don’t think I
will do so.
You have been keeping a low profile in recent times,
what is happening to you?
It’s just that it gets to a level where maturity comes in and you
just have to slow down on something’s unlike when one was
still a teenager. So, now that one is mature those things one
indulge in, becomes distractions .I became responsible since I
had my kid . I looked at life in the other way because it worth a
lot for one to be responsible as people will like to be or want
to learn from you. Now, music is no more a pleasure but a
business for me.
Many people believe you must take something to be
high. Is it actually true when it comes to Terry G?
It is not true. Most of the people around me will testify to
that. The only thing I do is, I just smoke my cigarette before
going on stage. I don’t drink before mounting the stage to
perform. This is because drinking exhausts the energy and am
this energetic artist that must not take a risk at all. People
also know me as an energetic performer, so, anytime I grace
the stage I have to deliver.
How are you rocking fatherhood?
It has been fun and I think I am now cool it has given me the
chance to relax and think of a positive life as a father. It has
helped me to scare away negative friends and is still building
as well
So when are you going to take your baby mama to
the altar?
We are making plan for that and when it is time we will let you
know
How exactly did you meet your baby mama?
I met her in the United Kingdom. There was a concert I
attended in London. It was my first major performance in
London. That was where we met. I met her through a friend
and we just started chatting. What actually happened was
that she got amazed knowing I was Terry G. She wanted to
know about me; but when she saw the other side of me, she
got interested and realised the difference between Gabriel
and Terry G. Now we are able to transform the relationship to
a family and I’m more responsible with her beside me.