Ghanaian artiste Mr. Drew has shared how his experience at Kaywa’s Highly Spiritual Music record label equipped him to handle the challenges he faced in his music career.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, Mr. Drew revealed that being involved in various activities at the label helped him navigate difficulties when he eventually left the company. He explained that, at times, he even had to pay for certain projects out of his own pocket.
“I did fund some of the stuff while I was on the label,” he admitted. When asked if that was part of his initial agreement with the label, he said, “No.”
Despite not initially agreeing to cover the costs, Mr. Drew explained that he was not bothered by using his own money, as he had a clear vision for his future. “I felt I needed to make things work for myself,” he said, acknowledging that even though he was signed to a record label, he knew that taking charge of his career was essential.
Reflecting on his seven years in the industry, Mr. Drew shared that there were aspects of the business side of music he wished he had understood earlier. “I think the business side of it… you actually need to learn a lot,” he confessed. “The paperwork side of it, how your money trickles in from different places, how to manage your earnings after working with someone—there’s a lot to learn.”
He explained that when he first signed with Highly Spiritual, he didn’t think it was necessary to understand the business side of music, since his contract was meant to be a 360 deal. However, after becoming an independent artiste, he has gained a new understanding. “Once you get off the label, you learn a lot,” he said.
Known for hit songs such as ‘Dwe’, ‘Mood’, ‘This Year’, ‘Case’, and ‘Sneaky’, Mr. Drew is currently promoting his new EP titled The Loverboy.
