You’ve shared stages with Chipmunk and Tinie Temper - was it difficult being a gospel rapper in those contexts?
They all grew up in church and understand my point of view which is cool. They may not make music that represents that, but off stage they are cool people. It sparks good conversation.
What is the message you want to send through your music?
When I became a Christian at 16 I thought: ‘I’m rapping about guns, fighting, drugs and girls. But I haven’t got guns, I don’t fight, do drugs or get girls - so why don’t I rap about a life I’m actually living?’ My dream would be to see every young person reach their full potential and God-given purpose in life; there are loads of youth who have bags of talent but they just can’t channel it in the right way.
What was the idea behind Scrapbook?
The name is like a diary or scrapbook that you write your thoughts in. When I go on stage people can look at me, or anyone who is on a pedestal, like they don’t have any issues or go through any problems in life. I wanted this album to be really open and say: ‘You know what? Everyone goes through issues and has bad times, but everyone needs to find the strength of character to push on’. It’s alright to be transparent and say ‘I’m not felling alright today’, or ‘I’m feeling a bit insecure today’, but it’s cool because God’s got me - that’s the main vibe of it.
