Popular Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has said that creating meaningful and impactful music is the reason for his longevity. He recently had his say while speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, rather than the current rush to create hit records, young artists should focus on producing quality music that will stand the test of time.
He added that his commitment to recording purposeful music has helped him maintain his relevance for more than four decades.
His words, “When the head is not correct, nothing can be correct. I like what young artists are doing, but what would they do when they are 50?
I can proudly tell you I’m still touring. It’s because my fans will still introduce me to their children and their children’s children. So you will see very old and children at my concerts. There are people that have followed me for 15, 20 years and still bringing my albums to sign.
But why? Consistency. And I have something to offer. If you are not writing your music and you are buying, and you are jumping, would you still be doing that at 40?
The reason, probably, I’m respected is, I will still show dexterity, energy. I’m committed. If I pick up my sax, you will know that this guy is working. I composed everything. You (young artists) buy your songs, and you don’t want to learn. Music is like medicine. The likes of Miles Davies, Stevie Wonder and a few others are renowned because they are working. They are practicing.
But young artists just rush into making music to get hit songs. You might make two or three. You are young so you are not seeing the danger -the next generation will have their star and then you will fade away.”
WOW.
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