{"id":1503,"date":"2012-03-09T19:32:48","date_gmt":"2012-03-09T18:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/djaysean.wordpress.com\/?p=1503"},"modified":"2015-05-20T14:02:50","modified_gmt":"2015-05-20T13:02:50","slug":"ace_-interview-aceworld-meets-c-max-by-shayo-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aceworldteam.com\/2012\/03\/09\/ace_-interview-aceworld-meets-c-max-by-shayo-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"[#ACE_ INTERVIEW] #AceWorld Meets C-MAX – by Shayo Grass"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Born in bustling state of Lagos in Nigeria<\/a>, he always had a passion and interest in music. His most memorable influences are \u201cTop Rap<\/a><\/em>\u201d, \u201cHip-Hop<\/a><\/em>\u201d, \u201cHi-life<\/a><\/em>\u201d and \u201cDrum and Bass<\/a><\/em>\u201d artistes across genres over the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. With a passion and zest for the arts, a love for music, Rap<\/em>, Hip-Hop<\/em> tunes and after spending some time as a supporting artiste and playing backup roles for other big names, he moved into and continued to write and arrange his own vocals.<\/p>\n

He joined the choir at the age of 14<\/strong>, wrote his first song in 1996<\/strong>, recorded his first song in 2000<\/strong> and hit the Nigerian market with his first single titled \u201cOya<\/em><\/strong>\u201d which was released in 2003<\/strong> and it made a hit on local radio stations. He\u2019s got features in collaborations with Dougle 6 of [M.I.P]<\/em><\/strong>, Shailoque<\/em><\/strong>, 01<\/em><\/strong>, Bj<\/em><\/strong>, Horus<\/em><\/strong>, Young Dinero<\/em><\/strong> and Sain<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>whilst also going on to tour the country with David G<\/em><\/strong> in 2009<\/strong>. He\u2019s developed his own niche influenced by big names on the American<\/a> scene within genres of Hip-Hop<\/em>, Rhythm and Blues<\/em>, Jazz<\/em>, Soul<\/em> and Rap<\/em> and as he toured, played at gigs and spent more time in the recording studio, he found moments when \u201cthe flow was tight, the swag was right<\/em><\/strong>\u2026\u201d. He enjoyed these moments, the talent and finally knew there was no stopping him.<\/p>\n

Now, he remains ever constantly working to deliver and satisfy his fans worldwide. He knows the Nigerian Hip-hop\/Rap<\/a> scene has grown impressively over the last decade, and the introductions of fresh ideas, talent, new and original vocals are on the menu and top of his agenda. His most recent mission working on \u201cSOLOLOQUIES<\/em><\/strong>\u201d is doing well, and he gives big thanks to his fans and his support network.<\/p>\n

Shayo Grass<\/strong> of the #ACEWORLD<\/strong> team caught up with C-Max via a bbm<\/em><\/strong> convo and we got to learn a lot from this man as he talked about his music career, his record label, and also gave us some hints on his future jobs\u2026 ENJOY the conversation below!!!<\/p>\n

***Chat Begins<\/strong><\/em>***<\/p>\n

Participants<\/span><\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass, C-Max<\/em>
\nMessages<\/span><\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nOkay
\nU ready?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nYap<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nYaaaay!!!
\nHello Mr. C-Max<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nHi Shayo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nFirst of all I’d like to thank you for allowing us have you – lol<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nThank u too
\nFor having me<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nI think your fans would be eager to know…what your birth name is<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>
\nOk
\nMy name if Maxwell Chibuzor Okoh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nCool!!!
\nHow long have you been in the music sector?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nBeen singing for about 15<\/strong>yrs now<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nOh wow..You started in church?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nYap
\nDifferent choirs and coral groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nHow did you get noticed and then signed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nI got noticed while playing in a gospel concert back in 1996<\/strong>
\nIt was a youth program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nWho noticed you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nA music director
\nThen he asked me to join his band<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nNice, how did that lead you to getting signed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nFrom there, we started touring the country
\nAnd I started to evolve in the style of music I was playing
\nThen in 2000<\/strong> I recorded my first demo
\nAnd after 2<\/strong>yrs, I release my first single
\nThen I got a deal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nWow that’s quite a journey…
\nHow would you describe your work ethic???<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nAm more like a perfectionist
\nThe goal is always my focus
\nSo whatever has to be done will be done<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nMmm so you believe in working smart rather than working hard?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\n\u201cHard work pays but working with direction produces optimum result\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nInteresting
\nwhat percentage of your life is music compared to other things?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nHehehehe!!! 100%<\/strong>
\nSinging<\/a> makes me focused
\nIt made a different person<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nWow!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>
\nSensitive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nSo you’re a full time singer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nYes I am<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nPassion….pure passion
\nSo what are your plans for 2012<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nWell my songs are absolutely rich in music
\nSo I plan to use this as a tool to affecting people in a big way *…* positively
\nAnd hope to drop my album this year as well<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nShould our anticipation be focused on the first or second half of the year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nWell my label [Afam Fiasco<\/em><\/strong>] \u00a0has so many plans for the album so I can’t say exactly when – But definitely dropping this year<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nTell us a little bit about Afam Fiasco<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nAfam Fiasco<\/em><\/strong> is a Canadian Record Company<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nAre they genre specific?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nNo they aren\u2019t
\nIf you\u2019ve got styles and they feel you then \u201cboom\u201d, you are on the team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nCool, I was listening to your single titled \u201cTene<\/em><\/strong>\u201d and I got a little curious about what might have inspired it<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nWell it wasn’t planned
\nI was in a studio with one of my friends – Ralph Akalli<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nOh yeah???<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nHe is about one of the biggest producers and a strong name in advertising [Sound Designing<\/em><\/strong>] and he\u2019s the one who produced \u201cIf Love Is A Crime<\/a>\u201d for 2face Idibia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nNice!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nAnd he does almost all the jingles for \u201cGlo<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, \u201cStar<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, \u201cStar Quest<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, \u201cMaltina Dance Hall<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, etc
\nThen he said he wanted me to write an Urban Naija song
\nAnd he got on his piano and the rest is history<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\nSo exciting!!! Should we expect a video for it anytime soon?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nYes
\nIn about a month from now, the video would be shot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nCan’t wait!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nPreparation is being put in place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nWhen is your major music tour going to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nHehehe, sure will be a phase-setter, best believe that
\nAbout October
\nThe reason the label travelled to Canada to put everything in place for it<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nWhat Cities will you be reaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nI have been given the details yet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nYou haven\u2019t?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nBut for sure cities nearest you!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nLol okay cool \u2013 we\u2019ll watch this space!!!
\nDo you have role models in the Nigerian Music Industry and if so, who are they?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:<\/strong>
\nThanks
\nI love soul
\nI love rich musical sounds
\nSo some artist sure got me big time
\nFrom the oldies, I love Orlando Owor<\/em><\/strong>
\nI loved Fela<\/em><\/strong> of course, and that because I have a strong feeling for jazz – Afro beat to me is African Jazz
\nModern artist – I like Faze – Not because he is my name-sake, but the soul in his music gets through to me<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nFela<\/em><\/strong> is quite an icon world-wide<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nFela<\/em><\/strong> is quite an icon indeed because asides the rich, his music brought to light the struggles of Nigerians @ that point in time.
\nSo he just wasn’t an artist but a human right activist as well
\nI like Banky-W as well<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nMmmm
\nYes sir!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nI also do like Wande Coal. Some gospel artist in Nigeria as so amazing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nHave these artists formed who you are as C-Max <\/em><\/strong>or confirmed who you are as C-Max?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nNot yet
\nThe new C-Max for sure will speak volume and every other person will be forced to
\nFor sure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nMmmm, very nice
\nWhat advise do you have for upcoming artists stuck in the race to get to the top?<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nBelieve in what you do
\nBelieve in yourself
\nBut first of all, study the trade<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nVery true<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max: <\/strong>
\nThen get relevant material to help you up the fire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass: <\/strong>
\nYeah
\nWell, wow\u2026thank you so much for your time
\nI really appreciate you taking this time out for your fans<\/strong><\/p>\n

C-Max:
\n<\/strong>Thank you for sharing this moment with me *…*<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayo Grass:<\/strong>
\n:D<\/p>\n

***Chat Ends<\/strong><\/em>***<\/p>\n

Now, you\u2019ve heard it all for yourselves.<\/p>\n

The drums have been rolled, the cymbals hit and the carpet rolled out.\"\"<\/a> Now watch C-Max<\/strong> roll out. You rocked great songs from C-Max<\/strong> in 2010 <\/strong>having dropped massive singles that rocked the internet, radio, and several mix tapes across countries just to mention a few. All these achievements made in 2011<\/strong> opened greater opportunities for the R&B sensation. C-Max<\/strong> signed a record deal worth $70,000.00<\/strong> with a Canadian-based Record Company going by the name of Afiasco Entertainment<\/em><\/strong> and immediately, the project kicked off with several Media Publications, TV [Galaxy TV, Nigezie, STV, and more], Magazines [Encomium Magazine, City People, Global Excel Magazine] and Radios\u2026 So much has been put in place by Afiasco Entertainment<\/em><\/strong> for C-Max to rock the big times in 2012<\/strong>. Off the debut album comes the first 2 singles on rotation – #Tene<\/strong>, produced by Teekay Witty<\/em><\/strong> and #Amazing<\/strong> which features Spy-da-Man<\/strong>, produced by Chubb Clef<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The shock wave is on!!!<\/p>\n

C-Max – TENE – EXCLUSIVE #ACEWORLD DOWNLOAD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

C-Max ft. SpyDaMan – AMAZING – EXCLUSIVE #ACEWORLD DOWNLOAD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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