Shocking! Why Morris Babyface won't produce secular artistes

Ghanaian singer Marx Morris Twumasi, popularly known as Morris Babyface, who doubles as a songwriter and a producer, has stated that secular musicians must be ready to cross over to the Gospel arena if they want their works to be done by him.

In an interview on Wednesday, March 8 on Adwumapa Mbre on Connect FM with sit-in host Belinda Asomani,  the currently ordained pastor who was once into secular music confirmed that he has stopped producing secular music and solely focuses on Gospel music now.

He also revealed that his constant relevance can be attributed to God’s grace, his hard work and never-ending learning.

According to the singer, who has several hit songs with the likes of Esther Smith, Okyeame Kwame among others, said not all secular music contains bad content and contexts but it still does not glorify the Lord and also does not encourage people to seek God either.

Morris claims some musicians do not know the power they possess therefore “they do things anyhow” especially Gospel musicians whose songs hold so much power.

Sharing his thoughts on the Ghanaian gospel industry, Morris Babyface lamented the lack of unity among artistes, lack of authenticity and also made some comparisons between Ghana and Nigeria gospel music and their respective growths overtime.

Citing an example, he mentioned: “Nigerian gospel musicians used to come to Ghana for quality music videos and sounds about 16 to 18 years ago but not anymore”.

Also, he stated Nigerian artistes support one another to grow and succeed unlike Ghanaian artistes who deliberately suppress talents sometimes.

Morris, on his personal opinion on performing for profits as a gospel artiste, mentioned that he gladly performs for free on the grounds that the event is a free one, but in situations where tickets are being sold, he charges to perform.

He also admonished gospel musicians to charge accordingly and also called on pastors and event organizers to fairly pay artistes because they put in so much effort and resources to produce songs and it may be the only source of their livelihood.

When asked how he feels when he hears some of his secular music being played, he disclosed that it makes him feel delighted looking at his journey so far.

Morris Babyface also revealed that he is working on new songs to be released, a music school, as well as a talent hunt show for upcoming gospel musicians.

On his final remarks, he encouraged aspiring singers and sound engineers to learn more, have adequate understanding and also completely rely on God for success.

By Gifty Asafo-Adjei|Connect FM|3news.com|Ghana