BAYELSA'S FAST RISING ARTISTE OPENS UP

King Zephyr is one of Bayelsa's most talented lyricist, He is set to dominate the music scene despite various talented Artiste whose songs are already causing a storm on the airwaves.
In an exclusive interview with
NaijaDeltaOnline.TK, he shares his story and passion

Who is king zephyr??

King Zephyr is a Performer, Rapper/Hip hop artiste who's real name is Inebiri Theophilus Bubaralayefa. Born in the 90's, from Igbedi in
Kolga Bayelsa state, from a family of Four, position 3rd with two elder brothers and our little/big princess.

What kind of artiste are you into??

I'm an Hip hop artiste.. who also got love for other genres of music like rnb afro pop, reggae, gospel, pop, blues..etc I'm also the type of artiste that loves the act of expression and i do that through my music.

When and how did you start music??

Music found me during my secondary school days, most times during break period I'm fond of singing other peoples songs funny enough not rapping "SINGING" lol...and my classmates will dance and so it started, I wouldn't say I started in the choir like most artistes lol...but it was fun back then. .Like play play according to our people na so it take start...its been like 12 years but professionally that's is starting from when I recorded my first song. I have been doing music for 6years..

Have your parents/family heard your music?

what do they think of it??
lol....Family is always showing love...my cousin sisters even sing the chorus of my first single ZOMBIE....MUMMY dosent care that much all she wants to hear is school school school...but she supports in other ways.

Are you signed to any label??

Yeah, I'm working with my Boss Dj Cahz who happens to own Dollar Rec. and i also rep Moet_Gang with my fellows Lee Precious aka Audrey and Collins Amade aka D'punch..

What influence your lyrics or what inspires you to write??

Life, My Environment, the people I meet, what do you expect from a guy that grew up in the dark side of ph city Back of UST to be precise
lol...mostly my environment as I said before now, and the day to day activities of people and the things that happen around me..

What are the challenges you face as an upcoming artist??

Finance...that's the major issue.
and also getting to create that fan base due to the fact that hip hop is not generally accepted.
Because people have this wrong thought that hip hop to all about violence

Do you have any project you are currently working on?

Yeah...The mixtape is coming up pretty soon..
Titled Good Music Ain't Common, and I'm also working on some crazy singles, trying something different from the regular gangster rap lol..its coming just wait for it

How are you coping combing music and education?

Mehn it was crazy for me..got a couple of carryovers in ma year one but I did it...finally first degree is done, but it ain't stopping there still gat intentions to further..

Now that you are fast becoming popular, how have you been coping with the female fans??

Lol it's crazy that's just All i can say for now.

Who are the artistes or producers you are looking forward to work with??

In nigeria i want to work with the likes of wizkid, reekado Banks, phyno, modenine and vector...hmm as for em producers maleek
berry, pheelz, Sarz and Don jazzy.. Outside nigeria i'll love to work with the like of sarkodie, AKA, Reason, Nasty C, jay Z, drake, k.dot and jcole...producers Just Dj Khaled

Where do you see your self in five years??

Bro i no go lie i get big eye...lol. i wanna be the Jay Z of African Hip hop, The Boss of bosses and The King that I'm.

Any last word for your fans??

I consider them friends... And I promise to always bring that special delivery like it was done on the 25th of December.. Lol.. Just keep the fire burning, always trust in God, pray before you sleep and when you wake up.. Thanks and Good bless you all.