Known for his rise to fame in Mentor 1 fame, Odarky Andy has revealed that signing a wrong 10-year contract with a label was one of the biggest mistakes he made at the beginning of his music career.
He explained that his zeal to make it big in the early stages of his music career and earn a good brand for himself made him quickly sign the contract without properly reading through it.
Speaking on Joy Prime TV, Odarky Andy blamed himself for the misfortune he faced, as it was only after signing the contract that he realized that he had been legally bound to the label for ten years.
“From my side, it was tough and rough after releasing my first album. I also signed the wrong contract. The duration was too long. The contract was for ten years. I was supposed to take my time and read the contract, which I didn’t. So I blame myself for signing the contract without seeking legal counsel from a lawyer before signing it,” he said.
“After releasing my first album, the producer traveled outside the country, so we couldn’t work again. And because I had signed a contract, I couldn’t go behind him and release songs because we had an agreement. He later called after six years to tell me he’s not coming back anytime soon,” he narrated.
The musician acknowledged that, though he faced many challenges in the music industry, his decision to stay in the industry, work hard and not give up on his dreams has finally paid off.
According to him, owning a record label will help his music go far. He revealed that with the advice and guidance of some big names in the music industry, he has learned new skills that will enable him to run a successful label and remain relevant in the industry.
He asked Ghanaians to watch out for more content from him, as he plans on releasing three albums by the end of 2023.
