From tearing the rap game up with stunning freestyles and cyphers to blessing the entire industry with certified jams, it has been quite a journey in the career of BlaqBonez. We caught up with him on #49thtweetchat to get to know the artiste better.
49thstreet: Good evening BlaqBonez, how are you doing this fine Friday evening?
Blaq: I’m calm calm, watching the violence.
49thstreet: President Emeka, in a few words how will you describe your journey to stardom so far?
Blaq: No stress.
Lmao lies I’ve suffered very well, but we here now.
49thstreet: Speaking of stardom, BBC is on heavy rotation everywhere. How did this song come to life? Was it a quick freestyle or something you took you time to create and perfect?
Blaq: linked up with spax, made the beat with Wizkid’s Joro and the reference. Took the beat home and sat with it a few days and Tadaaaa.
49thstreet: Your insatiable fans are already itching for more. Is this fire single BBC attached to a body of work coming out soon?
Blaq: yes, sex > Love February next year, can’t wait for you guys to hear this shit.
49thstreet: In recent times, you have successfully pulled off the infusion of RnB and Afro pop into your sound. Has this recent move away from hardcore rap always been the plan for you or is this a move dictated by the need to secure the bag?
Blaq: actually came out of love for RnB and Afro, I never thought I could make them from the start.
49thstreet: As much as we’re enjoying you diversifying your sound we still have to ask; do you feel the industry is becoming more accommodating to rappers now or is it the same old story?
Blaq: it’s becoming more accommodating these days tbh! I’m excited!
49thstreet: On that note, can you shed the spotlight on some young male and female rappers you believe will be tearing up the scene very soon?
Blaq: Yp, Gator, Lyn, Zilla, Denzel, Victony, Cheque, tides be changing tbh.
49thstreet: Okay let’s talk about violence for a bit.
As someone with a long history of winning rap battle and freestyle competitions, what elements are most important to make the perfect diss track?
Blaq: personals, its harder for me when I don’t know a lot about my opponent.
49thstreet: Question from a fan @dr_karmma:
How did you feel performing in Uniben seeing you were relatively unknown at the time and people still fucked with the performance real hard?
Blaq: its was crazy because i decided to perform on the Costa Bus we came in, was one of the most exciting moments of my life.
49thstreet: Judging by your work ethic you must have had like a million and one studio sessions by now. Is there any particular one that sticks in your memory? Do share with us.
Blaq: damn maybe when i wrote shut up, it was so exciting, I thought i was done with my EP, literally was just tryna finish the songs, and then Tempoe played that beat!! Whewwww.
49thstreet: It won’t be fair to wrap this up without asking this: Who is Emeka The Stallion outside music? What other fields do you see yourself having a career in?
Blaq: Omo I’d probably be a PR strategist, marketer or an actor, people keep saying I’d be good at it
49thstreet: On a final note, in light of all that has transpired during and after the #EndSARS movement, what message will you like to pass to your fellow Nigerian youth?
Blaq: we’re more awake more than ever, we must never sleep again ✊
49thstreet: It’s been a delight talking to you OG. Wish you success and more bags this 2020 and many years to come!
Blaq: Thank you 🖤
