He grew up in the violent regions of Port Harcourt and it is those experiences that 2kay started writing music about from a very early age.
But trying to focus on the music was difficult when he had turmoil in his private life that reflected that going on in his surroundings. At the age of 12 he had to hawk kerosene on the streets to help his struggling mother maintain the family. It is perhaps here that 2kay was able to understand the power of his music as he proved a popular salesman with a selling and singing pitch.
He attended Community Secondary School, Bonny Island and then moved to Port Harcourt in the bid to make it into the university. This bid proved unsuccessful because of lack of funds, another hurdle he had to overcome.
2kay then made his way back to his native Bonny Island to take advantage of the oil and gas boom and get a job that would help him save the funds for his university education. In the meantime, with music on the backburner, he made ends meet by drawing portraits of people and marketing it to them for cash. Eventually he landed that employment during the constructing of the Nigerian Nlng project and that helped him raise the money he needed to continue his education.
Finally 2kay did gain admission to the University of Port Harcourt on a part-time course in Visual Arts. However he had to relinquish his place again because he ran out of funds.
When dropped out of school he made a brave decision to finally pursue his true love - music.
As usual he went after the music industry with a typical fervour. He began attending talent search upon talent search in the hope of catching the eye of a producer or a label. He approached Grafton Records on several occasions during the yearly Bonny Beach carnival. Finally, through sheer persistence and the will for his talent to be seen and heard, he caught the attention of Grafton Records CEO Tonye Ibiama when he performed in a competition that picked the local acts that were to perform at the 2009 Bonny Beach carnival.
Needless to say, 2kay came first in the contest, at the same time blowing away Tonye who immediately invited him for serious talks. Finally when the deal was sealed, a delighted Tonye knew that he had found a diamond fit for the new Grafton Streetz label.
"This man had paid his dues where it really mattered, on the street. There was no fake with 2kay, it was all real-life experience going into that sound. That intertwined with his undeniable talent and hunger is why I had to have this guy on our label. There is nobody going to work harder to make his music work for the audience than 2kay. And people are really going to appreciate and love the passion and commitment he brings. And believe me, this guy can bring it big style."
With the forthcoming release of his debut single 'Run this Town', 2kay realises a lifelong dream. And after working so hard to get to this point, don't think 2kay is about to stop there. He is soon to release his as yet untitled debut album from the material he has been honing in the studio since joining the Grafton stable.
No doubt, 2kay is the new hardest working man in show business.
Bad Girl Special
Mr. 2kay Lyrics
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Such a bad girl
You're a bad girl
Such a bad girl
But you're the one I want
Can't you see
Do you think love is dead?
You smiled and looked away
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Such a bad girl
You're a bad girl
Such a bad girl
But you're the one I want
Can't you see
Was it something that I said?
You smiled and looked away
Do you think that I'm a fool?
You smiled and looked away
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Such a bad girl
You're a bad girl
Such a bad girl
But you're the one I want
Can't you see
Such a bad girl
You're a bad girl
Such a bad girl
But you're the one I want
Can't you see
In Mr. 2kay's song Bad Girl Special, the singer is drawn to a woman who is known to be a "bad girl." He explicitly calls her out as such in the first line and repeats it throughout the song. Despite this, he still wants her and cannot resist her. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to overlook her negative reputation and is drawn to her despite her flaws. The chorus repeats the sentiment that she is a "bad girl" and that she is the one that he wants.
The second verse suggests that the woman is not interested in the singer's advances. She is smiling and looking away, indicating that she may be playing hard to get or simply not interested. He questions whether she thinks love is dead and if she thinks he is a fool. The repeated "oh yeah" in between the lyrics suggests a sense of frustration and confusion from the singer's perspective.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is drawn to a woman who is not interested in him and has a negative reputation. Despite this, he cannot resist her and continues to pursue her. The lyrics are an exploration of attraction, desire, and rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright lets party
Let's celebrate and have fun
Such a bad girl
Referring to a girl who is rebellious and goes against the norms
You're a bad girl
Addressing the girl directly as someone who doesn't conform to social expectations
But you're the one I want
Despite her noncompliance, the artist is attracted to the girl
Can't you see
Asking the girl to recognize the attraction between them
Do you think love is dead?
Asking the girl if she believes that love is no longer possible or relevant
You smiled and looked away
The girl doesn't answer the question, or doesn't want to engage in further discussion about it
Oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with something that is said or done
Was it something that I said?
Asking the girl if something specific was the cause of her disinterest or lack of response
Do you think that I'm a fool?
Asking the girl if she thinks he is being naive or stupid in his interest in her
Such a bad girl
Reiterating that the girl is unconventional and rebellious
You're a bad girl
Addressing the girl again as someone who goes against social norms
But you're the one I want
Despite her unconventional behavior, the singer is still drawn to the girl
Can't you see
Asking the girl to recognize their mutual attraction and connection
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dominic Trevino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@obscurecynthia
I get Ageless vibes each time I listen to this music... 👌🏾 Cynthia killed it here
@abbaibrahim4756
its 2023 and i am still loving this song ❤
@Mr-Mans365
This song deserve an award
@faithnnaji1729
This song never gets old
@avosehtimothy414
All of dem place betting before dem sing this song! Too hard
@joanalloghongoua2252
In 2019 and I still watch this song for Cynthia Morgan
@baffson1
Me is just nw heard d song on soundcity radio...nw am sad dt i didn't discover dz song on time
@AyMoses
One of the most underrated songs from 9ja.....timeless piece here for the synergy amongst the artist.
@ToksTVNaija
I'm telling you
@xxxxbabyxoxo7048
No cap