Raoul John Nieng-Njeng, better known as Skales, a famous Nigerian singer, has revealed something shocking that has fans and people in the music business interested. Skales said not long ago that he wrote a number of hit songs for Wizkid while they worked together at Empire Mates Entertainment (EME). Fans of both artists have had different responses to this news. They are looking back at the duo’s history and the songs they made together while they were signed to EME, the record label owned by Nigerian music mogul Banky W.
Skales was a big deal in the early days of EME. He joined the label in 2010 with Wizkid. Many things happened to both young artists at the same time, and as they grew up with Banky W.’s help, their paths crossed. Both Skales and Wizkid got their start at EME, which helped them make their mark on the Nigerian music scene. They got the attention of music fans in Nigeria and around the world with their unique mix of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B. It was clear that the two artists got along, which led to many collaborations and hit songs that defined an age.
In a recent interview, Skales said that he played a big role in the success of some of Wizkid’s early songs. He said that writing the words for some of Wizkid’s songs that helped shape his career was a big part of what he did. This claim has provided new information about the past of Nigerian music. It shows that the industry works together in a way that is usually not seen. Skales said that he was never in the spotlight to take credit for his work, but he did help make a lot of hit songs, which shows how important it is to work together in the music business.
Fans have used social media to say what they think about Skales’ news. Some people have said nice things about Skales’ music, saying that it takes a lot of skill to write songs that millions of people love. Others have argued about how important his input was, with some saying that it’s common for artists to work together behind the scenes without getting credit. Fans of Wizkid, on the other hand, have supported their favourite artist, saying that Wizkid is very talented and would have been successful no matter who wrote his songs.
The last time Skales talked about his time at EME with Wizkid was the first time. In earlier talks, he talked about the problems he was having at the time and how he felt like Wizkid’s quick rise to fame made him less important. There hasn’t always been peace between the two singers. Over the years, there have been public fights and tense moments. Both artists have continued to grow their careers, though. Wizkid is now a global superstar, and Skales has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music scene.
Skales’ claim has also brought up the issue of musicians’ roles in the music business again. Singer-songwriters don’t always get credit in Nigeria, as they do in many other countries. The performing act usually gets most of the credit. Skales’ revelation is a good reminder of how much work goes into making hit songs, with songwriters writing the words and melodies that people really connect with. Some people say that the Nigerian music business doesn’t give enough credit to the songwriters and producers who work hard behind the scenes to make sure that the music is as good as it can be.
There is a lot of information about Wizkid’s success, from his hit song “Holla at Your Boy” to his work with Drake, Beyoncé, and Justin Bieber on a global level. Skales’ participation in Wizkid’s early career, on the other hand, shows how working together helped the singer-songwriter grow. Both singers’ early years at EME were very important, and Banky W helped shape their careers by being a mentor. The things they learnt during that time set them up for future success, even though they went in different directions after leaving the label.
Since then, Skales has left EME and had a great solo career with hits like “Booty Language,” “Shake Body,” and “Temper.” Even though Skales hasn’t become as famous internationally as Wizkid, he is still a recognised figure in the Nigerian music business. Being able to sing and write songs in different styles has helped him stay in the business by making music that his fans are still interested in.
After hearing that Skales wrote hit songs for Wizkid, people are also interested in which songs he worked on. Fans are guessing which songs might have been better with Skales’ musical skills, even though he didn’t give a full list of the songs he wrote. The idea that Skales might be involved with Wizkid’s early hits, like “Tease Me” or “Don’t Dull,” has changed the way fans feel about these great songs.
Finally, Skales’ claim that they wrote hit songs for Wizkid while they were at EME has made it clear how important it is for people in the music business to work together. It’s a reminder that behind every great artist is a group of talented people who work together to make them successful. The performing artist gets most of the attention, but musicians like Skales are just as important to making the music that fans love. As the Nigerian music business grows, it’s important to recognise and honour the songwriters, producers, and other people who work behind the scenes to make music possible.
