Willy Paul says his upcoming album could determine his future in music.
The singer says his upcoming album could determine his future in music as he voices frustration over unfulfilled industry promises.
The upcoming Willy Paul album could mark his final push in music, the Kenyan singer has said. He has postponed its planned November 27 release while weighing whether to continue his career.
In an Instagram statement, the artiste, also known as Pozze, described the project as a potentially decisive effort. However, he stopped short of announcing his retirement.
Willy Paul album delay follows industry frustrations
The singer said he had committed considerable time, energy and resources to the album. He therefore wanted to avoid rushing its release, despite the date he had previously set.
Willy Paul also expressed disappointment with people he had trusted to help develop his career. He claimed they had promised collaborations, opportunities and support, but failed to deliver after signing agreements.
Instead, he said, delays and assurances about future emails had replaced the commitments made during discussions. Those experiences had reduced his enthusiasm for releasing songs and spending heavily on music videos.
As a result, the singer said he missed his earlier way of working in the industry. Although he still loved music, he described the repeated frustrations as emotionally draining.
Singer cautions artistes over advance deals
Beyond his own frustrations, Willy Paul urged fellow artistes to examine advance deals carefully before signing. He explained that advances represent money recoverable from future earnings under the terms of an agreement.
He also encouraged musicians to ask questions about what they would surrender through such arrangements. Artistes should understand what the other party commits to delivering, he advised.
Despite his disappointment, the singer thanked fans who have continued to support his work. Their attachment to his older songs, he said, reminded him that his talent still held value.
For now, he intends to give the forthcoming project his full effort. However, he suggested that its reception could influence whether he stays in the music industry.
