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.
Life
Mr. 2kay Lyrics
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僕のラブレター読んだのなら
返事ぐらいくれてもいいのに
なにげなく歩道を歩けば
壁の破れた映画のポスター
君を誘って断られたっけ woo
あのときめき 忘れられそうにない
暮れゆく街に切なさがつのれば
I love you so
ちょっぴりうぬぼれてた僕も ついにフラれた
いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life
二年前の失恋では
"二度と恋などしたくない"って言ってたのに
こんなありさまさ woo
訳もなく人恋しい夜は
君がここにいてくれりゃ so nice
テレビゲームに胸のうちをあかせば
I miss you so
ちょっぴりうぬぼれてた僕も ついにフラれた
いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life
いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life, ooh, my life
雨に打たれ 風に吹かれ 波にのまれても
うぬぼれたり 落ち込んだり おだて上げられて
ドラマみたいな上手い話は めったにないけれど
Tu, lu, lu, lu, lu, tu, tu, lu, lu, lu, lu, tu それでも my life
The lyrics of Mr. 2kay's song "Life" explore the ups and downs of love and relationships. The song speaks about the singer's love letter to someone who rejected him, and he expresses his desire for a response. As he walks the streets, he sees a broken movie poster and remembers being rejected by the person he loves. Despite his rejection, he remembers the excitement of meeting that person and confesses his love for them.
The chorus talks about the singer's experiences with rejection and heartbreak. He admits to having moments of pride, which ultimately ended in rejection. He accepts that life is not always full of good things and acknowledges that challenges make life worth living.
The second verse explores the singer's reluctance to love again after a past heartbreak. He expresses his sadness and longing for the person he loves. However, he acknowledges that life goes on, even during difficult times.
The final verse speaks of the ups and downs of life, including being caught in the rain, blown by the wind, and lifted up or brought down by others. Despite these challenges, the singer concludes that life is worth living.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey the idea that love and relationships are not always easy, but they make life worth living. The song is introspective and emotional, and the lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of love.
Line by Line Meaning
62円の値打ちしかないの?
Is there really no more value than 62 yen?
僕のラブレター読んだのなら 返事ぐらいくれてもいいのに
If you read my love letter, could you at least give me a reply?
なにげなく歩道を歩けば 壁の破れた映画のポスター 君を誘って断られたっけ woo
As I walked along the sidewalk without thinking, there was a movie poster with a torn wall inviting you, but you refused
思いがけぬ出会いだったけれど あのときめき 忘れられそうにない 暮れゆく街に切なさがつのれば I love you so
Although it was an unexpected encounter, I can't seem to forget the excitement of that moment. As I feel sadness in the fading town, I love you so
ちょっぴりうぬぼれてた僕も ついにフラれた いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life
Even I, who was a little conceited, was finally rejected. Life isn't always good - that's what makes it my life
二年前の失恋では '二度と恋などしたくない'って言ってたのに こんなありさまさ woo
Two years ago, after my heartbreak, I said 'never again do I want to fall in love,' but look at me now
訳もなく人恋しい夜は 君がここにいてくれりゃ so nice テレビゲームに胸のうちをあかせば I miss you so
On nights when I inexplicably feel lonely, it would be so nice if you were here. As I open up about my feelings while playing video games, I miss you so
いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life いい事ばっかある訳ないよ それでこそ my life, ooh, my life
Life isn't always good - that's what makes it my life. Life isn't always good - that's what makes it my life, ooh, my life
雨に打たれ 風に吹かれ 波にのまれても うぬぼれたり 落ち込んだり おだて上げられて ドラマみたいな上手い話は めったにないけれど Tu, lu, lu, lu, lu, tu, tu, lu, lu, lu, lu, tu それでも my life
Whether I'm getting beaten by the rain, wind, and waves or being flattered and feeling down, good stories like in dramas are rare. But still, it's my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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