Godson Flexy repping it big for Ghana in Canada

I was very impressed to see Flexy making headlines in Canada because as a childhood friend of mine, he always pursued that dream that he will always become a musician someday. Flexy is now major force in the Canada when it comes to Ghanaian music in Canada even though there are other soldiers like Big O. J., Odiefour, Shaolin and others, but he has shown he is a true general indeed. Watch video: Baby Girl by Godson Flexy

Flexy says he is a versatile but I tag him a universal artiste, be it any genre of music he can kill it and has incorporated that in his new album, “Odeshie”.

Godson Flexy recollects to us some top highlights of his music life which is sharing stage with Lumba, Dr. Poh, Nana Quame, Bollie, Akatakyie and VIP.

His hit single and club banger, “Baby Girl” has earned his local headlines and nationwide gigs opening for other top artistes.

Flexy has created a distinctive album that is well rooted in the music industry. You wanna know more just grab his album at afro shops worldwide or call him on 001 416 564 3452.

For now the whole world has embraced Flexy, his hit song – “Baby Girl”, his album – “Odeshie”. Don’t get left behind as everyone has joined Flexy’s wagon as its heads for glory. Read on to know about Flexy after a brief encounter Ghana Music.com had with him.

Ghana Music.com: How does this new album measure up to Ghanaian albums in Canada?

Flexy:  The album is one of the best masterpieces that have hit the music scene.  In Canada, it’s rated as No.1 and it has received also received good reviews from Ghana.

Ghana Music.com: Take me back - How did it really all begin for FLEXY?

Flexy: Well as you know, remember when we were going to church and singing? Ok. So that has developed. I have seen a singer since the first day I was born.   Musically, I have followed music for a while but I actively started making music in 2001 when I recorded some gospel tunes.  However, I was affiliated to hip-life and that pushed me to have love for the art.  In 2005, I came to Ghana to record my debut album “Odehyea”. Double Dee put me on the music map with “Ghana Mmaa”. The lasts scope on Double Dee is that Big O. J. is currently focused on video directing and actually shot my first ever music video.  Odeifoo Daniel has also finished a solid album which will be soon due for market. 

Ghana Music.com: Aside from your album you’re working on yourself, are there any guest appearances or collaborations we’ve yet to hear about?

Flexy: Oooh yea…now I’m working with international stars like Kid Famous, Trinity Chris from Jamaica, currently. I’m currently in negotiation with Faze of Plantation Boys to collaborate with in new work.  In Canada, I have worked with Black Sage and just recently confirmed my next album might have Akon, Beenie Man and a beat from world acclaimed producer Paolo the don, who did most of Usher’s latest album.  This time, my label wants me to break into the international market so that explains why my label working to get one of these stars on there.  Also I have done songs and collaborated for my uncle Okyeame Kwame of Akyeame.  Morris baby face, Screw face, Mzbel, Shaolin, Bonita L, Kokovelli, Agya Bomofuo, K. K. Fosu and has also performed along Nana Kama, Dr. Posh, Akatakyire and the master himself Dada Lumba as the show opener. Underground wise, I have worked with Big Shaq, C.I.D, Raku, 704, Dass, all are Toronto/Canada products.  I have also worked with an acclaim producer Canada Dr. Mo a.k.a Motox.

Ghana Music.com: Growing up musically, who else influenced you to do what you do today?

Flexy: Wow, I can’t even lie due to my style of music…a lot of artist has influence me.  Daddy Lumba, Yamoahs Band, Agya Koo Nimo O and C. K. Mann.  Also Kojo Antwi, Dasebre and Nana Quame are people I learn from.  In terms of my hiplife career, Okyeame Quame has been my mentor for all these years. K. K. Fosu and Samini are people who always advices me to push up. 

Ghana Music.com: How do you describe the style of music that you create?

Flexy: Nii, Flexy does not limit himself to one thing. My style incorporates all styles of music from hi-life, hip-life, folk songs, dancehall, reggae, soca, R&B and hip-hop and on my new album you are going to hear blues and techno beats on there. I’m not saying that no one is doing what I do but I’m a versatile artist and I do all sorts of music. 

Ghana Music.com: What does fashion mean to you?

Flexy: To me, fashion speaks a lot about an artist. Whether Okomfoo Kwaadee or Veeda, every artist has to be in tune with fashion.  People who saw my shows in Ghana know that I take fashion serious; let me open one light to you, whenever the Bible talks about Lucifer, we are made to understand he was always dressed in precious jewels. That is a way of standing out in the crowd. That is why if you have noticed almost every artist want to shine with blings and outrageous cloths so Godson Flexy also takes his fashion serious.

Ghana Music.com: What will be the key to your success?

Flexy: The key to my success will be perseverance and hard work, because in this industry if you are not persistence and consistence, you can’t make it.  So it all boils down to hard work and prayers.

Ghana Music.com: Outside of music, is there anything else that you’d like to branch out and pursue?

Flexy: I just finished College and have a degree in International Business.  I also want to start writing poems and rhymes for children, being a father has drown me close to kids so I like to work around them..  Believe it or not, I want to pursue catering and also own a restaurant or a travel agency.

Ghana Music.com: To date what has been your personal greatest hiplife moment?

Flexy: I actually have 2 personal greatest moments. My first time touring with Lumba, Dr. Poh, Nana Quame, Bollie and Akatakyie. And the most important is the first day I performed a long side V. I. P in Toronto, Canada that really brought the best out of me and prepared me for the challenge.

Ghana Music.com: Are you happy with the current state of hiplife music?

Flexy: With the current state, I can’t really complain even though the style of rap and hip-life has changed.  It has created a new avenue for the people in the game to try something new. Before Akyeame came out with “Ma Sanba, if you were not a rapper, you were not counted, but now with the new style, we turn to see that the singing has really increased in our rap songs. So it’s pretty much ok. Also I like to tell my fellow musicians to keep trying something new because “Jacket” by Praye has really done a good job and even this guy called Asem.  He’s really making other cultures patronize the hiplife music.  Kwaw Kesse has always stood out because he tried something new.

Ghana Music.com: How do you want to be remembered in history once you retire?

Flexy: Don’t know about retirement because I am music, breath music, and eat music, however when my hit days are over, I want to be remembered as a loyal servant of the game, who made quality songs and paid respect to those who deserve.

Ghana Music.com: Any parting words?

Flexy: I want to thank God for the gift and how far he is taking me.  I also want to thank Dr. Motox for believing in me, Morris B Face, Jay Q, Dr. Poh, K. K. Fosu, Okyeame Quame, Shaolin my bro for life (they can’t stop us), Stone, Kunta Kinte, Big O.J and all the people that sweat to get my music out there. Finally, to all my childhood friends and my fans all around the world.