A budding artiste, Alexander Ukem, popularly known as “Arlex Skillz”, says music is a tool that must be used appropriately to impact people’s lives.
Arlex Skillz disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.
He said that music, if well packaged, could be used to influence people positively with good lyrics and quality content.
According to him, his genre of music, `afrobeat’ and Rhythm and Blues, is not complex but comes with great messages.
He added that his new single, “kool temper”, was a typical example of how music should be used to spread messages.
“My musical preferences are not complex. It is just based on good lyrics, quality content and the message, the music is passing across because I believe music is a tool and must be used appropriately.
“I have a new single titled ‘kool temper’. It is trying to preach patience, calmness and not having to worry so much amidst life issues and daily challenges.
“So, the song is just telling you to stay calm. It is what we witness in everyday life,” he said.
Arlex Skillz, however, said that he intends to stand out with his vocal prowess and strengthen online visibility to promote his music and reach out to his fans.
He disclosed that he is working with award winning producers to create quality contents.
“The music industry is indeed competitive. I intend to stand out with my music dexterity, vocal prowess and also increase my online presence so as to reach out to more people and work on having a huge fan base.
“I have had to mix grooming my career with school and so far I have released a cover, two singles and two videos within a few years.
“I am now taking a bigger step with this single by working with Phantom Beats as the producer of the song.
“He was the producer of the year in the Sound City MVP Awards in 2019. So for me basically, it is a new milestone,” he said.
NAN reports that Arlex Skillz is from Akwa Ibom and a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos.
He grew up in Ebute-Metta West area of Lagos State.
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He attended the Mount Carmel Nursery and Primary School and Glory International College in Lagos. He started his musical career in 2015.
