Fast-rising rapper Kweku Flick has showered praises on award-winning rapper Sarkodie for believing in him and giving him the opportunity to showcase his talent.
It would be recalled that in December last year, Kweku Flick gained widespread attention for his impressive rap delivery on Sarkodie’s Messiah, and according to him, it is all thanks to the rap icon.
Although he has been celebrated for that performance, Kweku Flick remains grateful to Sarkodie for trusting him to deliver.
Speaking about his relationship with Sarkodie, Kweku Flick, born Andy Osei Sarfo, revealed that he had always admired the legendary rapper even before he made his way into mainstream music.
“Sarkodie has been one of the people I look up to. Even before I started doing music, I was a fan of his, and he inspires me a lot not only in music but in his lifestyle as well. We became even very close when I got to know he was a good friend of my uncle.”
“He treats me like we’ve known each other for decades, and that makes me respect and appreciate him a lot. One thing I have learned from him is that he is very conscious about himself and doesn’t joke when it comes to music or work,” he told Graphic Showbiz in an interview.
Kweku Flick also noted that he has drawn a lot of inspiration from Sarkodie’s music style, a trait that reflects in his own songs such as No Sleeping, High and Black Stars, where he exhibits lyrical prowess and commitment to his art.
The rapper recently dropped Yaayi, a Drill single aimed at reviving and sustaining the Asaaka music wave. Speaking on the current state of Asaaka in Kumasi, he confidently affirmed that the movement is still thriving.
His previous Drill hits like New Year and Bye Bye were instrumental in propelling the Asaaka genre into mainstream recognition, and he continues to play a significant role in its growth.
According to Kweku Flick, although the energy surrounding the movement may appear toned down, it is still active, as many of the artistes are focusing on their individual careers.
“Everything you saw about that vibe some time ago is still happening. So far as music is concerned, the vibe is still on. Just that everyone is doing their job, that’s why people say they don’t see it like before. Everyone is working on his own, and things are going well, that’s for me,” he added.
Over time, Kweku Flick’s musical style has often been compared to that of Kwesi Arthur, with some critics accusing him of imitating the Grind Day hitmaker.
However, Kweku Flick refuted such claims and emphasized the strong bond he shares with Kwesi Arthur.
“Kwesi is one of the people who showed me love from the beginning of my music journey, and I now see him as a brother. Many people think we are not cool, but we are and I love him very much.”
“He did something for me recently, something I wasn’t expecting, to be honest. And that made me love him the more. He knows what I’m talking about,” he disclosed.
Credit: Graphic Showbiz
