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Today we’d like to introduce you to Verroti.

Hi Verroti, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was born and raised in Onitsha, a business city in the eastern part of Nigeria. I grew up in a music-loving family, My mother was a local singer and a businesswoman. I started writing music in 2009, I transitioned from writing poems for girls in class to writing my own music. In 2013 I recorded my first song titled ‘JOY OF THE WHOLE WORLD’, a gospel rap song. In 2015, I recorded another song titled ‘MURDA’ and released two more singles in 2016 ‘MPA NKU’ and GOONZ MI. I was nominated for the best rapper and best street song of the year at the annual AFSA Awards, My song MPA NKU won best street song of the year. I got a deal after the songs went viral, I was signed to Birth Fruits Records, A label in Accra, Ghana. I moved to Ghana in 2017, I released a single ‘WAAH’ under the label. I met KASPA, An LA-based producer in 2018. We kicked off and started working together. He produced the songs like ‘WAVY’, ‘OSAMA’, HASTE and R&VEE. The same year, We flew down to Nigeria for the video of the song WAVY.

In 2020 we started our independent label and distribution Company THE VEELLAIN SQUAD based in LA. I went on to release another single and video in September 2021, Then I collaborated with rapper RichPlug on the song TO BE A MAN in February 2022. We recorded and shot the video in Cyprus. I have been working on my first EP which will be out this November. I have artists like Jeriq, Jackboy, Superboi Cheque, and Cozzicole. The EP title is ‘Verroti Di Aso’, A name I got after a radio freestyle I did in 2016 went Viral. I have a 7-city tour for the EP starting with Istanbul this November.

I have a follow-up album that will come in February too, all recorded and mostly produced by KASPA and Ysec.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The journey hasn’t been smooth from the start, I faced a lot of challenges starting up, but I was very intentional and always stay positive no matter how many NO’s I got. I have always believed in my art and uniqueness. I remember how I used to save for months to afford a studio session, I will have to record and rehearse on my phone, so I don’t waste too much time at the studio. Then I had issues with the label when I wanted to leave. But Kaspa came through and helped me settle with them. It hasn’t been easy since going independent but I believe that’s part of the game and part of life too. I’m glad I can do what I love, explore my own sound, and put out as many quality projects as possible.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
When I started making my music, it was a bit strange to people around me and the community did not dig in immediately. I think they didn’t understand my sound then, but a radio presenter McKay called me up one day for an interview and told me I have something other rappers in my city don’t, My uniqueness and how original my sounds are. He loved the song MPA NKU so much and he was the reason the song became an anthem in the city. My songs were mostly about my real-life experience, the struggles, the wins, the heartbreaks, and the good times. I sing and rap in Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin, and English. I add a little Twi in my songs sometimes. So I can boldly and proudly say that I created my own sound and I’ll stay working harder to explore more on my talent.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Yes, Instagram and Facebook have been great tools for me, they helped me reach out to a lot of audiences who love what I do wholeheartedly. I follow up with a few podcasts like THE BREAKFAST CLUB, DRINK CHAMP, MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF GAME… They really helped in shaping my artistic brand, they motivate me a lot.

I love to read and I’ve written 2 books and writing an Autobiography at the moment while working on my album and EP. Books like ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho, The 50th Law, and One Hundred Years of Solitude, are few books that motivated kept me going harder.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.verroti.carrd.co
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_baby_vee/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RBVerroti
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rich_baby_vee
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCtyv1v1rVucuGAQ1BpD-Bw
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/verroti
• Other: https://ffm.bio/verroti

Image Credits
@zankaeffects