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  • Why I declined Davido’s offer to sign me – CDQ

    Why I declined Davido’s offer to sign me – CDQ

    Rapper CDQ has claimed that Afrobeats star Davido once offered him a recording deal following the success of his breakthrough songs, ”Indomie’ and Nowo E Soke’.

    However, he said the deal ultimately fell through due to a disagreement over the terms of the agreement.

    Speaking in an interview on Echoo Room, CDQ said Davido reached out to him on Twitter, expressing interest in signing him to his record label.

    According to him, Davido wanted to invest the profits from his African tour into CDQ’s career, with the goal of making him the biggest rapper in Africa.

    CDQ said he insisted that his producer, Masterkraft, be involved in any deal, leading to a meeting between the three.

    During the meeting, Masterkraft suggested a partnership between CDQ and Davido’s label instead of a traditional recording deal.

    Masterkraft argued that CDQ had already built a significant following on the streets, and a partnership would be more beneficial.

    Read Also: No competition here, Odumodublvck tells CDQ

    However, Davido declined the proposal, and the potential deal came to an end.

    CDQ said: “Davido reached out to me through Twitter back then that he wanted to sign me. He told me he just made a lot of money from his African tour and wanted to invest it in money and make me the biggest rapper in Africa.

    “I told him whatever I’m doing, Masterkraft has to be involved. So, me and Masterkraft went to a meeting with him, and he told him that CDQ is already a movement on the streets and should consider a partnership instead of a recording deal but Davido decline and the deal fell through.”

  • I like your sound, not your lyrics – CDQ replies Odumodublvck

    I like your sound, not your lyrics – CDQ replies Odumodublvck

    Popular rapper, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known as CDQ, has expressed his opinion on the lyrics and sound of his fellow artist, Odumodublvck.

    He reiterated his perspective even after a leaked private chat surfaced, revealing a direct message (DM) where he commended Odumodublvck for his talent.

    CDQ, while featuring in Cool FM Nigeria’s Big Friday Show hosted by reality star, Tacha, had criticised Odumodublvck and Shallipopi over their “poor lyrics.”

    Reacting to a clip of the interview making the rounds on X, Odumodublvck shared a screenshot of his conversation with CDQ on Instagram where the latter was praising his “sound.”

    The DM CDQ sent him to read: “Odumodublvck. Bad boy, I f*ck with ur sound my brother.”

    Odumodublvck, while exposing CDQ’s private messages to him, captioned the post, “Ah egbon, no be so o!”

    Read Also: Rapper CDQ speaks after car incident

    However, reacting via his Instagram story, CDQ explained that being a fan of Odumodublvck’s “sound” doesn’t mean he loves his lyrics.

    He wrote: “I F*ck wit ur sound doesn’t mean I f*ck with ur lyrics bra. I was only trying to encourage so @odumodublvck no gas ursef up ou dey bring my dm com out to do news lol… everyone out here know to say CDQ is dat guy dat don’t give a f*ck abt no f*ckin body be u or anything, I’m very expensive n I’ll say it as it is.”

  • Invite artists within your budget range, CDQ advises show promoters

    Invite artists within your budget range, CDQ advises show promoters

    Popular hip-hop artist, Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf aka CDQ has criticised show promoters who call out artists for being too pricey for a performance.

    The ‘Nowo E Soke’ crooner said instead of calling out artists for charging high, show promoters should settle for artists they can afford.

    He said most of the A-list artists invested a lot in their careers to reach their current heights, hence, the pricey booking fees.

    Read Also: Rapper CDQ speaks after car incident

    Speaking in a recent interview with Cool FM Nigeria, Lagos, CDQ said: “A lot of artists know how much they’ve invested in the craft before they could get to that level that they are today; before they start charging high for shows. So, I believe promoters shouldn’t be calling artists out for charging too much.

    “As a promoter, if you can’t afford a particular artist because of the pricey booking fee, leave him and go for who you can afford.”

    He urged show promoters to collaborate to be able to afford pricey artists for their concerts.

  • Rapper CDQ speaks after car incident

    Rapper CDQ speaks after car incident

    Talented rapper Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf aka CDQ, has returned to social media after a crash which left him unconscious in a badly dented vehicle.

    The incident, after hospital discharge, confined him to a wheelchair pending when he is fully fit to move around.

    Read Also: Rapper CDQ survives car crash

    Updating followers and supporters on his progress, the 38-year-old artist took to his Instagram page sharing a photo that showcased his resilience and determination.

    The photo radiates his determination to overcome adversity and return to the stage.

    He wrote: “Que sera sera,” a phrase that translates to “what will be, will be.”