Here is an interview with music artiste 3 POUNDS...signed under the HI-BREED ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL. 3 Pounds is a sweet guy...and gifted too.
Get to know him in this detailed interview excerpts between 3 POUNDS and a G.O.A.S.T CONCEPTS correspondent, Ms. Jasmine Carrot.
Here we go...
G.O.A.S.T: What is your name, and name of your group/band/act?
3 Pounds: My name is Sunny Aniebo Bills, my stage is 3pounds
G.O.A.S.T: Where are you from and what's your present business location?
3 Pounds: I am from Anambra state and my present location is Port-Harcourt city in Rivers state
G.O.A.S.T: Any religious faith?
3 Pounds: I am a christian
G.O.A.S.T: How did the act get its name? And how longhas the act been?
3 Pounds: The name 3pounds was gotten from the (£) pounds sterling currency which is the highest currency.
Formerly I was known as 3strings but I needed something more catchy and interesting so I added the pounds to my name and that was how the name 3pounds came about a couple of years ago
G.O.A.S.T: Out of curiousity,Would you share with us your 'Nickname'?
Whether it be silly or not',Probably also,why 'they' call you that.
3 Pounds: Lol well my silly nick name is yung boizy, they call me that because of my funny innocent looking face from way back in secondary school. I don't usually respond to the name this time around
G.O.A.S.T: but let me ask,Do you still watch cartoons? What's
your favourite cartoon character?
3 Pounds: Sure!! I watch cartoon my favourite cartoon character is The Avatar
G.O.A.S.T: Ok,for recognition,please who is or are your favourite Nigerian artistes?
3 Pounds: Tu face, Burna boi, Nivvy G, L-J Saaaviour & couple more
G.O.A.S.T: What about reggae? Any favourite reggae artiste(s) and songs?
3 Pounds: Bob Marley, Damian Marley & Sean Paul.
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Nigerian comedian?
3 Pounds: Angel d laff & Gordons really funny guys
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Nigerian actor and actress?
3 Pounds: Actor Jim Iyke and actress Stephanie Okereke
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Nigerian Designer?
3 Pounds: Tizimo of Tizimowears
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Nigerian Model?
3 Pounds: Nwakaego Godfrey "Slim Zara"
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Nigerian TV Presenter?
3 Pounds: Denrele
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite African delicacy?
3 Pounds: Onunu "pounded plantain" and fresh fish
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite Colour?
3 Pounds: Yellow
G.O.A.S.T: Your favourite sporting activity?
3 Pounds: Soccer
G.O.A.S.T: And seriously,your favourite 'sleeping' position?
3 Pounds: Faced up and my legs on a wedge...lol
G.O.A.S.T: I know artistes I meet don't like to give info's as to their real age,so will you be different and please tell us your age?
3 Pounds: I am 18 years old
G.O.A.S.T: What else about you?
3 Pounds: I love being different
G.O.A.S.T: What instrument do you play now,in performance or leisure?
3 Pounds: Acoustic Guitar (Box)
G.O.A.S.T: How would you describe your music/art/entertainment for the
public audience if they have never seen you before?
3 Pounds: My music is educative, I will always make music with meaningful lyrics and sound beats
G.O.A.S.T: Thinking back to early childhood, what was your first
experience with music for the first time like?
3 Pounds: My first experience was at the Omega Legend Awards, it was a bit terrifying
G.O.A.S.T: As a child growing up, music surrounds us; what type of music did you hear the most back then?
3 Pounds: Michael Jackson the King of pop...pop music
G.O.A.S.T: How does this differ from what you listen to now?
3 Pounds: Hmm! Far far the music has changed a lot due to modernisation.
G.O.A.S.T: What was the first song that you ever sang?
3 Pounds: A track titled "My head" a few years back
G.O.A.S.T: In what year did you create the song?
3 Pounds: Let's say in 2009
G.O.A.S.T: How did it make you feel generally?
3 Pounds: very cool
Ok...let's go on.
G.O.A.S.T: What made you first realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?
3 Pounds: I had the love for it and people around me encouraged me
G.O.A.S.T: Can you tell us where and where you have performed?
3 Pounds: I have performed in Clubs and in parties in Nigeria
G.O.A.S.T: What can people expect to see at your live performance?
3 Pounds: My Bomba dance steps
G.O.A.S.T: If you had to describe your music in three or four words,what would you call it?
3 Pounds: Music from the soul
G.O.A.S.T: please can you give us some details about the act?
3 Pounds: Ok! You know am 3pounds signed to Hi-Breed Entertainment and am going to make nigerians go crazy with my music...yeah
G.O.A.S.T: Can you tell us about your 'lyrics'? What inspires it,generally.
3 Pounds: Environment and experiences
G.O.A.S.T: Have you ever entered any contests to enhance your musical career?
3 Pounds: Yes but just a street battle no much money involved
G.O.A.S.T: If so, describe in detail your experience and what you had hoped to accomplish when you entered. What was the outcome?
3 Pounds: It was fun and entertaining and I achieved a little bit of street credibility
G.O.A.S.T: Would you enter another contest in the future?
3 Pounds: Sure why not
G.O.A.S.T: How long have you been performing live or making music in the industry?
3 Pounds: For about Ten years now
G.O.A.S.T: What do you think your “biggest break” or “greatest opportunity” has been so far in your musical career?
3 Pounds: Getting to know Tizimo my manager and CEO of Hi-Breed Entertainment the label that signed me
G.O.A.S.T: Also,what opportunities do you think you are awaiting?
3 Pounds: Major collaborations with other top Artistes and to show my creativity
G.O.A.S.T: If you had to categorise your music, what genre would it best fit?
3 Pounds: Pop, juju & hip hop
G.O.A.S.T: What do you feel distinguishes “an artist” from just a musician?
3 Pounds: An artiste is very well creative person while a musician can just sing anything he or she likes, an artiste explores the talent.
G.O.A.S.T: What are your immediate music career goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)
3 Pounds: Well! I see my self doing more good music, touring all over the globe to express my self with my music and hopefully do collaborations with top Nigerian artistes and beyond.
G.O.A.S.T: How much creative control do you have over your own music?
3 Pounds: 100%
G.O.A.S.T: If you had the opportunity to change something about the music industry what would it be?
3 Pounds: To make artistes improve more on the messages they try to put across to listeners and educate the public
G.O.A.S.T: What does your family think of your performance and do they
support you in any way?
3 Pounds: My family thinks am doing great and they never fail to encourage me always
G.O.A.S.T: Thinking back, did any member of your family carry on the
same musical/artistic interests?
3 Pounds: Yes my elder brother
G.O.A.S.T: Do you have other interests or talents you would like to
share with us? Eg,you own another firm,and what it does.
3 Pounds: Yes I have other talents such as sketching and designing, I would definitely start up a clothing company in the near future
G.O.A.S.T: How do you like to enjoy your relaxation time away from the music?
3 Pounds: Travelling or staying with my family on holidays
G.O.A.S.T: Where can you be seen away from work at the studio,and away from home? Your favourite hangout spot.
3 Pounds: Beaches and clubs or generally just chilling
G.O.A.S.T: Even as a skilled artiste,do you get stage frights at
times? Any instance?
3 Pounds: Yes, its natural to have stage frights
G.O.A.S.T: Does anyone or anything in particular influence your
artistic/musical talent?
3 Pounds: Yes my manager
G.O.A.S.T: Your works are good,but does any one inspire you generally in life? And who?
3 Pounds: Yes my mum
G.O.A.S.T: What kind of job will you have had if you weren't an artiste?
3 Pounds: I always wanted to be a marine engineer
G.O.A.S.T: Who does most of the song writing/art/literature?
3 Pounds: Me, I write all my songs but may pick opinions from friends and well wishers
G.O.A.S.T: Going by your lyrical prowess,do you write for other artistes?
3 Pounds: None for now
G.O.A.S.T: What image do you think your music conveys and why did you
choose this type of image for your music?
3 Pounds: My music conveys a straight forward african rooted music, coming from my soul and experiences of life
G.O.A.S.T: Recently,artistes have been threatening to sue each other
over 'stolen' music,so have you done a trademark or copyright for your
songs to avoid such 'scandals'?
3 Pounds: No I don't do or remix other peoples songs
G.O.A.S.T: Someone once said write what you would want to perform
over and over. With that in mind, what song do you love to perform
the most?
3 Pounds: 'Bomba' move your body
G.O.A.S.T: Have you been nominated for any awards or won any awards in
the recent time,or any time at all?
3 Pounds: Not yet but really soon
G.O.A.S.T: Funny,but what female artiste(s) are you attracted to? Sexually or otherwise
3 Pounds: None...looool. none at all.
G.O.A.S.T: Are you in a relationship or 'relationships'?
3 Pounds: No am single and not searching for now,yet
G.O.A.S.T: If you realize that you have one day to live, with whom
would you spend that day?
3 Pounds: My mother
G.O.A.S.T: If you win passes for a show or concert you have been dying
to watch and the show is scheduled to take place on that same date you had promised to take your partner out on a razzle,what would you do?
3 Pounds: Go for my show and probably take her along
G.O.A.S.T: Do you think of having children?
3 Pounds: Yes...very well
G.O.A.S.T: I reckon artistes have one or more tattoos,so Do you have any?
3 Pounds: No tattoos for now but will do when am ready
G.O.A.S.T: What's your relationship like with 'Alcohol,Sex and 'Smoking''? Be honest!
3 Pounds: lol...Its like i do them on a casual basis
G.O.A.S.T: Out of curiousity,what's the surest thing you think of
before going to bed each night?
3 Pounds: That God has got my back
G.O.A.S.T: How do you think you would like to be remembered by everyone if something were to happen to you suddenly?
3 Pounds: The bomber crooner
G.O.A.S.T: As an artist, is there anything special you hope to be
able to accomplish?
3 Pounds: Yes my fashion line or clothing company
G.O.A.S.T: Thinking back to the very beginning of the start of the act, how do you feel about your performance today... is it much different for you now than when you first started performing?
3 Pounds: Yes a very big difference, its more professional now
G.O.A.S.T: What do you think makes you and your type of music unique
from other artists?
3 Pounds: My style and the messages I pass across to my fans and listeners
G.O.A.S.T: As an artist, how would you define SUCCESS?
3 Pounds: When you are living your dream in reality
G.O.A.S.T: Do you currently have an agent, endorsement, record label,
sponsor, etc.?
3 Pounds: Yes I am currently signed to Hi-Breed Entertainment.
G.O.A.S.T: Who produced your recording? Those in part,or full.
3 Pounds: Da Bram or Da Bram Box a sound engineer
G.O.A.S.T: Is this your first online interview or do you have some
other articles/stories about you posted somewhere for public viewing?
3 Pounds: No this isn't my first online interview, I have done one with Wale Applause and a couple of others
G.O.A.S.T: Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure
or reviews?
3 Pounds: Yes
G.O.A.S.T: Where do you think your largest fan base is located, and why?
3 Pounds: I can't say that for now, I have fans everywhere in the world
G.O.A.S.T: Because you always look good,what's your own take on
fashion,and the new trend in it?
3 Pounds: Fashion is improving seriously in Nigeria
G.O.A.S.T: Do your friends complement your fashion style all the time?
3 Pounds: Yes...plus my manager is a fashion designer. Tizimo
G.O.A.S.T: Do you shop for clothes during festivals and occasions or all year round or both?
3 Pounds: Yes...All the time. Lol
G.O.A.S.T: How would you describe yourself in a word?
3 Pounds: Great
G.O.A.S.T: Considering your status as a musician,you get to meet
people everyday...so what in an individual do you really look out for?
3 Pounds: Simplicity
G.O.A.S.T: How would you rate yourself in being tempramental from 1-10?
3 Pounds: 5
G.O.A.S.T: It won't be surprising to find out that you as an artiste is not fond of social gatherings,so are you?
3 Pounds: Not really, I can be shy at times
G.O.A.S.T: When with your close pals,what might be your likely topic of discussion?
3 Pounds: Girls, money and clothes
G.O.A.S.T: I'd like to know if you like pets,if you have any,and which? If any.
3 Pounds: I had a dog
G.O.A.S.T: what do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
3 Pounds: So far its the release of my single titled 'Bomba'
G.O.A.S.T: Any word of advise to the government of today in Nigeria concerning general matters that trend in the country?
3 Pounds: Our leaders aren't truthful and transparent, they should have the awareness that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow and will definitely learn bad traits and re-do them in their own time so things have to change for good
G.O.A.S.T: Will you be vying for any political offices in the future? And why or why not?
3 Pounds: No not a politician or a political musician
G.O.A.S.T: Do you have a site of any type where fans may likely always visit?
3 Pounds: Yes a twitter account
LINK TO TWITTER:
@3_pounds
G.O.A.S.T: Is there anyone or people special you would like to thank for making your dream come true as an artist?
3 Pounds: I will thank God first, then my manager, boss and CEO Hi-Breed Entertainment, Pixie bellgam Bieshia and Joerays classic
G.O.A.S.T: If you could ask your fans to do just one thing to help your music career,what will it be?
3 Pounds: Listen to my music, its educative and rep my brand
G.O.A.S.T: Art & Music has an impact on both young and old. Everyone loves a becoming-celebrity, so what advice do you have for the youth of today?
3 Pounds: They should keep doing what they know how to do best and never forget God sees our hearts so a clean heart too will help achieve our aims, goals or aspirations
G.O.A.S.T: Will you please keep us updated with your music now that you will have a permanent link on our 'Blog-site' so the fans can find out more about you and hopefully catch a live show?
3 Pounds: Yes I definitely will.
G.O.A.S.T: Please feel free to add any other information you want to share with the public audience/readers. We want to extend our warm wishes for your success and thank you for the awesome interview.
We hope we can attend one of your shows soon so please be sure to keep us
informed on your updates!
For our dear readers...im sure it was fun through the interview with 3 pounds.
Our next artiste to be featured is around the scripts. Stay coming.