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Music in Ghana Interviews Dickie D - [William Danso] |
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| Music in Ghana Interviews Dickie D - [William Danso] |
MIG: Good afternoon Dickie D, welcome to Music in Ghana.
Dickie D: Thank You.
MIG: What is your real name?
Dickie D: William Danso
MIG: Where do you come from?
Dickie D: Kwahu Mpraeso (Ghana)
MIG: Who are your parents?
Dickie D: Actually, I have not seen my Dad before. My Dad left my mom when my mum was carrying me- she was like 6 months pregnant., but imma give you my step dad’ s name. He is my dad now. He is Nyarko, Enoch and my mum is Opoku, Wilhemina.
MIG: Can you tell us about your educational background?
Dickie D: I went to Lollards Preparatory JSS and then Aggrey Memorial Secondary.
MIG: Where did you grow up ?
Dickie D: …I grew up in Ghana. Nyamekye Lapaz..
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MIG: How many siblings do you have?
Dickie D: I have four brothers and one little sister
MIG: Do you have any relative(s) who are into music?
Dickie D: No
MIG: How did u get into music?
Dickie D: …Singing has been my passion when I was very young like around 10yrs. I became serious about it when I went to the secondary school and met a guy called Francy B who was also into dancehall reggae. We performed and wrote many songs together and formed a group after school called ATEASEFOR. We recorded a couple of songs together but could not have them out since I had to leave and join my mom here in the states...………………………………………………..
MIG: what kind of music do you do?
Dickie D: Reggae Dancehall and Rag- life
MIG: do u play any musical instrument?
Dickie D: I can play the keyboard but not good
MIG: How do you cope with your career, profession and family?
Dickie D: It is not easy, but me quitting music or school is impossible. I would rather end up in the hospital.
(Are your people supportive or do they try to make you lose interest?)
They not really supportive when it comes to the music side.. My Parents think I might quit schooling for music but that is not me. I like music, it is my talent and am not going to waste it.
MIG: How many albums do u have so far?
Dickie D: I have one album out (GYE MA WU) plus a couple of mix tapes
MIG: Share something with us about your albums.
Dickie D: The previous albums were hip hop (my alius was Dickie D Blaq- it comes up in the search engine). But as i began to grow in music, I felt more passion going to my roots and found it more passionate doing my ballads. With this next album, it is called "Roots" because I am showing that though I spent 90% of my life in the U.S. I will never forget where i came from.
MIG: Which one is your favourite?
Dickie D: “GYE MA WU”…meaning until I die
MIG: How did you bring up your first album? ( producers and other people who helped)
Dickie D: I recorded GYE MA WU myself. Thanks to my producer and SYSTEM 77 for bringing the album out.
MIG: How successful were you with your albums?
Dickie D: I just released Gye Ma Wu 2 months ago and its doing well.
MIG: What are some of the difficult times you went through to bring out your albums?
Dickie D: It was difficult getting back up singers for the Twi tracks. Getting them organized for studio sessions was also a problem since they had different schedules. Besides that, everything went on smoothly.
MIG: What would you say is your most satisfactory achievement?
Dickie D: My most satisfactory achievement has been music and school. It’s not easy collaborating both music and school together but thank God, am doing best in both areas.
MIG: Are you married?
Dickie D: No,
MIG: How long do you wish to do music?
Dickie D: Untill I cannot sing no more.
MIG: What do you do apart from music?
Dickie D: Yes, I’m at the college taking classes in Pre- Pharmacy. I want to become a pharmacist one day.
MIG: Who is your role model
Dickie D: shaggy… He got a unique voice and can do any style of music.
MIG: Do you have any awards so far?
Dickie D: No
MIG: What kind of music do you listen to?
Dickie D: All kinds of music but mostly reggae.
MIG: How do you see Music in Ghana at the moment?
Dickie D: Music in Ghana is growing big but the bad side is that the good rappers do not get enough airplay.
MIG: Finally, what do you have to say to the guys out there who want to do music and to your fans?
Dickie D: I love all my funs and I thank them a lot for their support. To those out there who want to do music, I say KEEP THE SPIRIT UP AND NEVER GIVE UP UNTILL U DIE
I will be releasing a new single in December plus I’m recording my second album and doing some mix tapes with PUREAFRICANZ. |
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