10th October, 2023
Mudasiru Yusuf Yemi popularly known as Yuflazzy, is an emerging Nigerian musician who hails from Niger State, Nigeria He began his music career in 2018.
With a deep love for African music traditions, Yuflazzy has carved out a distinct musical style that combines playful elements with introspective lyrics. His classical music influences, combined with magical sounds, create a captivating listening experience for his growing fan base.
In 2018, he released his first official single titled “O’hot”. In 2022, he dropped an EP called ‘Brutal Sounds’, a four-track project which earned him significant recognition in the music industry even as a new comer. In this interview, he speaks about his journey to the entertainment industry, challenges, and success story among others.
Tell us about Yuflazzy?
I’m someone who absolutely loves and enjoys music. It’s a big part of my life doing music, and I’m passionate about exploring my sounds to the world. Music brings me joy and helps me express myself.
Take us through your creative process.
It’s crazy, I write songs because I am a songwriter but when I get in the studio and listen to a new beat and end up making another music entirely from what I wrote.
How did you get into the music business?
I would say my first song ever, ‘O’hot’ represents the love people show to my music career. So it encourages me to share my art with the world.
How long have you been in the music business?
I have been doing music for a long time but doing it digitally is since 2018.
Your latest single ‘TGIF’ just dropped how is the reception on it so far?
It is doing so well, I’m excited to keep creating and sharing more music with everyone!.
How was the process of making this song?
The process was smooth, TGIF is the first song we recorded like within 30 minutes timeframe and there was no light, we recorded with headphones.
How challenging is it to be a musician?
You face a lot of rejections till you are blown before they believe in you. It is just the way it is here.
How do you balance music and other obligations like work, leisure, and family?
I will say it is not easy doing all of that together and I’m still schooling too so what I normally do is I schedule myself for every aspect of my life.
Tell us about your upcoming projects.
I’ve got some exciting projects in the works! I can’t reveal all the details but I’m working on new songs and collaborations that I can’t wait to share with you all.
How do you hope your sound evolves/changes going forward?
I would say My sounds are like an update, advancing and creating music that resonates with people.
How would you describe your struggle over the years finding your feat in the industry?
Meh this is a deep question, I’m still struggling but the future is bright so we keep it going.
What accomplishments do you see yourself achieving in the next five to ten years?
It is on Most high but I know for sure bigger than where I am currently.
What strengths do you have that you believe make you a great musician?
My sound and my style.
What are the challenges you’ve faced so far?
In terms of music, I’ve been doing music for a long time so I feel the main reason I’m facing most of these challenges is funds.
The Amapiano sound is sweeping through the continent now. How do you feel about it?
It feels as an African artiste to see how good Africa is paving the way for the coming generations and the genres of African music are getting more popular and relevant to the world and culture.
Who influences you in the music industry both in Nigeria and Diaspora?
I will say Wizkid.
If you’re not doing music, what will you be doing?
I would be a footballer, a model, or a businessman.
Are you an independent artiste, and does having a record label play a big role in the industry?
I’m an independent artist but I feel record labels play a big role because they support and provide connections, and promotions for artists but as an independent artist, record label is not the only path to success I can thrive by leveraging online platforms and building a strong fanbase by being consistent with my craft.
Who would you like to collaborate with among the heavyweights in the Nigerian music industry?
Asake, Rema, and Big Wiz.
When are you going to drop another major project?
For now, I can’t say a specific time but I’d keep promoting the latest single I just dropped.
What do you think the future holds for the Afrobeats in the Western world?
I’ve been saying it for a long time that Afrobeats is taking over, it has already gotten the recognition and significant popularity, and I believe it will continue to grow bigger.