Yung6ix’s talent is evident, and surely if he does it right every year, he will definitely get his time at the biggest stage. Right now he isn’t on it, and his tribe didn’t influence his exclusion.
The release of the Headies awards nomination list has been trailed with controversies, as many have found it unsatisfactory.
Yung6ix leads the pack, as he called out the
organisers of the awards show, accusing them of tribalism. The Warri
rapper is definitely unhappy with the fact that he got no nominations,
despite his musical efforts throughout the year.
Yung6ix took to Twitter, to
bare his mind on the issue. The 26-year-old argued that the organisers
have intentionally overlooked his efforts, which he attributes to
tribalism. Yung6ix is also convinced that his hit single, ‘Respek On My
Name’ deserved to be nominated in the ‘Best Rap Single’ category.
According to him, "'Respek On My Name' is the Biggest Hip Hop record this year #jstknw."
As a young person operating in this
industry, it can be quite galling to be passed over by awards and
platforms designed to cater to that need. It’s a rough competition out
in these streets, where everyone looks out for themselves and the
ruthlessness that is manifested behind the scenes is heart-breaking.
But to complain, you have to have worked.
The Headies is designed to celebrate Nigerian music via the award
ceremony. This they have done for the past 11 years, and effectively
rewarded the best of the best that have passed through this industry.
Name your favorite artistes. They all have Headies to their name.
This edition has the year in review slated
for ‘July 2015 – June 2016’. There’s not a lot of rocket science about
it. If your material that was released within the period in review is
entered into the competition, then it stands a fair chance to be
nominated and perhaps to win. But you don’t win if you aren’t playing
the game.
Within the year in review Yung6ix put in work and dropped the 6-track “Billionaire Ambitions” EP. But
the failure of any single from the EP to make the nominations list does
not affect him. His chief concern lie in the failure of 'Respek My Name', a single released on July 31, 2016. The song is produced by Disally, and features DJ Timmy.
A Trap-influenced song, “Respek On My Name”,
has a vulnerable Yung6ix rapping on his exploits and how much he needs
to be respected for doing his job right. It’s a great single to listen
to, as Ying6ix, a credible MC, who claimed to have had a brush with
death at the hands of fellow musician P.R.E brings it home.
But the promotion faltered. Not a lot was
done for the single, with the video appearing uninspired. It never
charted, neither did it push the genre forward or possess some of the
most defining raps that the year has seen.
Yung6ix accuses the Headies of tribalism, but a flip through the category for Best Rap Single shows:
- EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE
- ASAMALEKUN – REMINISCE
- JAGABAN – YCEE
- CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI – ILL BLISS
- AGU JI NDI MEN – A-Q
- SHOW YOU SOMETHING – BOOGEY
Olamide, Reminisce and Ycee are Yoruba, with
very deserving singles. Illbliss is from the East, and he has a very
enviable record on the list. A-Q (Gilbert Bani) who has worked his heart
out this year with a standout “Rose” album is from Abia State, and
Boogey is from Cross River. Although tribalism does not officially
affect the selction of nominees, but this particular category is one of
the most tribally balanced.
It’s understandable to be hurt and feel bad
when excluded from the biggest stage. But any reaction and accusation of
foul play has to be steeped in facts and figures.
Yung6ix’s talent is evident, and surely if
he does it right every year, he will definitely get his time at the
biggest stage. Right now he isn’t on it, and his tribe didn’t influence
his exclusion.
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