Musician Guru shares how his hit song Lapaz Toyota revived his career, earned him his first record deal, and changed his life after a difficult period in the industry.
Renowned Ghanaian musician Guru has reflected on the impact of his 2011 smash hit Lapaz Toyota, describing it as the defining moment that propelled him into mainstream success.
During an interview on Okay FM, Guru recounted howdespite earlier successes with tracks such as Kasiebo and Democracy, he found it difficult to produce another major hit. That period, he explained, was marked by uncertainty about his future in music.
According to Guru, Lapaz Toyota not only revived his career but also opened doors that had previously seemed out of reach, including securing his first record deal.
Reflecting on that turning point, he remarked; “Lapaz Toyota was the song that took me to where the successful people were. It established my brand. After Kasiebo and Democracy, it was very difficult to produce another hit. I was really struggling and might have left the music scene early, but Lapaz Toyota changed everything; it even earned me my first record label deal.
He went on to explain that the song’s success extended beyond his professional life, significantly improving his personal circumstances and enabling him to support those around him.”
In his words, “I saw a real change in my life, it uplifted me. Not only me, but I was also able to support the friends I struggled alongside, and now they are doing very well. Those achievements stood out to me; everything else felt normal.”
