I have three things no other artiste has — Reekado Banks

He was declared the ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the Headies 2014 in December,
and months after, Mavin Records signee, Reekado Banks has proven that he is
indeed a rookie who can deliver the cookies. His latest song, “Katapot” is
currently enjoying favourable airplay, and he has also featured in collaborations
with other artistes.
Responding to a question
on what he has that he
thinks no other artiste
has, he said, ‘“I don’t
know what they have
that I don’t have, but I
know I have three things
going for me: I work
hard; I believe in God,
and I listen to people’s
advices, so that’s what
keeps me going.’
On the inspiration behind
his latest song, ‘Katapot,’
“It’s not like I was telling
my personal story, I was
just trying to create a
love song for my fans. It
wasn’t for me; it’s for
the people.”
Gushing about his
romance with the Don
Jazzy-led Mavin, he said”To me, Mavin Records is the biggest record label in
Africa. It’s been really amazing, and it’s like a family thing, and I really enjoy
being part of them.”
As a boss, “Don Jazzy is an enigma…he’s ‘bad.’ He knows what he’s doing.”
On the greatest thing he has learnt from the talented beat-maker, he said, ‘His
humility…it’s just amazing.’
Speaking on his short-term plans. Banks said, “An album is not in the works for
me now; it’ll be released probably early next year. For now, expect different
singles and collabos from me. I’ve been working with a couple of people
recently and I’m enjoying the experience.’