Triipy is an emerging versatile new-school artiste from Port Harcourt but currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. In the hands of Triipy, singing and rapping are in a harmonious and graceful dialogue. Simple yet introspective, his melodic style and fervid flows reflects his love for emo-trap music improvised with African elements. Inspired by themes of pain, sabotage, redemption and intimacy, Triipy’s music captures his visceral emotions and state of mind at every phase.
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With a catalogue of three special string of releases titled Alright, Ride4l and Freak, and a debut body of work ‘Slum’ which gain a lot of buzz around the trap music community, Triipy is slowly carving a niche for himself in the Nigerian music scene with his unique style of storytelling and delivery and is ready to establish himself as a vocal force to reckon with. In this interview, he talks about his music among other things.

What is the difference between living in Port Harcourt and Lagos for you?
The difference for me is the entertainment industry and the lifestyle in general. Port Harcourt to me has to be the center of entertainment and music in Nigeria, maybe arguably Africa because the city has always birthed a special breed of creatives. When you live in Port Harcourt as a creative as a lover of good music and arts in general, you get to experience a plethora of unique and distinctive music and arts that stands out from the bigger entertainment industry, that is why it is home to some of the best musical exports in the country.

Please tell us about yourself. Why Music?
First my name is Triipy, a musical artiste from Port Harcourt City, Nigeria. Music to me has always been something I’ve loved since day one, and when I say day one I mean when was really young. While growing up I played drums in church and that became my musical foundation, from then on I fell in love with the idea of making music generally.

You recently dropped your first single for 2023. Tell us about the journey and how you created the song
I will say my musical journey has similar pattern to the story of the Migos. This is because years back I used to be part of a trap trio, but later on we separated and my first single Bad Belle was created from my bad experiences with some people I used to call Family.
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What do you think about the globalization of Afrobeats?
It’s a great thing for our industry’s growth to the larger world and for growing artistes as well, it means we get to have a larger audience for our music. It’s about time the world heard our craft!

What has been your happiest moment and craziest moment in your life?
Sincerely, the happiest moments of my life is when I make music and I’ve really had a lot of crazy moments, so picking one will be very difficult.

Which artistes will you love to work with?
Well I’ve always dreamt of working with young Thug internationally and nationally it has to be Davido he’s a big inspiration to me. My favorite Nigerian artiste is Burna Boy, he’s a big inspiration to my music and my journey. Also my favorite Nigerian producer is GreyBeatz.

What are the 5 things you can’t step-out without?
Number one is definitely saying a prayer to God almighty, second thing is my phone, third is my headphones, then my ATM card, and lastly I cannot step out without looking fresh and clean.
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How’s your 2023 going to be like Musically? New projects? Collaborations?
2023 is going to be all about music for me, so expect a lot of releases. As for collaborations, we will see how that goes but there are a lot of artists I plan to work with in the near future.

What do you do when you’re not making music? What are your hobbies?
I don’t really do a lot when I’m not making music but the only thing I do enjoy asides making music will be playing video games.

What’s your favorite quotes about Life?
Fear God

What is your super power?
I think it’s perseverance
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