- Pheelz described his recent collaboration with American R&B singer Usher, as a dream come true.
- Pheelz stated that the collaboration with the American singer is a testament that dreams come true and how far Nigerian music has gone.
Renowned Nigerian music producer and singer Philip Kayode Moses, popularly known as Pheelz, recently opened up about his surreal experience collaborating with American R&B superstar Usher.
Recall that Pheelz appeared on Usher’s most recent album, “Homecoming,” in the song “Ruins“.
In a recent interview with Apple Music, Pheelz spoke about his collaboration with Usher, stating that it demonstrates the power of dreams and how far Nigerian music has progressed.
Pheelz expressed his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to work alongside one of his musical inspirations. Describing the collaboration as a “dream come true,”
He described how Usher was his role model while growing up and how he was able to fuse Usher’s music with his works.
In his words:
“I would listen to Usher almost every day growing up. I literally dived into his albums and learned from him. And to be able to write, produce, and teach him [Usher] in a way, it shows me how far the [Nigerian] music has gone. It shows me how far dreams can go as well”.
Few months ago, Pheelz lamented on how Nigerian artists are losing love for music .
Pheelz lamented on the shift he has observed in the current generation of musicians. He highlighted the increasing focus on commercial success and fame, often at the expense of originality and artistic fulfillment.
During an interview with media personality Ehiz on The Dadaboy Show, Pheelz claimed that Nigerian musicians are now more focused on the lucrative music industry than the art form itself.
He asserted that Nigerian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and artists are all the same.
He stressed that only excellent music will endure, cautioning against the transience of marketing techniques.