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I Don’t Have A Lover – Janey Krest

Janey KrestJane-Francis Chinemerem Amadi, aka Janey Krest is a lady of many parts. The rapper, song writer and reggae artiste tells ORUKPE NELSON how she rose above stigmatisation early in life to become one of the fresh hit stars in the music industry today

What was growing up like?

I was born on March 7, 1993, in Port Harcourt city L.G.A, which happens to be my hometown and where I started my music career. I attended Fezzy Nursery/Primary School and Istan Comprehensive High School in Port Harcourt, River State. In 2011, I proceeded to University of Calabar, where I obtained a Diploma in Personnel Management and I am currently studying for a degree in Political Science. My growing up was just like every other kid from a well to do home. It was fun and memorable, but I was a bit stigmatised in school and playgrounds by my peer due to my complexion. I was my late dad’s favourite while my elder brother was mum’s favourite. So my Dad was always buying me similar things that mum ever got for my brother such as bicycle, toy gun, computer game, boot, men’s wear and others just to keep me busy in my own world and free from being stigmatised. Hence, I got influenced and started acting like a guy.

What made you to go into music?

What made me to go into music is the passion and drive from rappers like 50 Cent, Lil Bow Wow, Lil Kim and Eve.

What kind of music do you do?

I do Hip-Reggae dancehall. It’s a melodious combination of rap and reggae.

What gave you the breakthrough and visibility in the music industry?

I would say it is God’s grace accompanied by my hard work, good placement by my manager, Louisa Williams, and record label, Achievas Entertainment.

Have you appeared in any of the talent realty shows?

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I have appeared in most of the talent reality shows like King of Rap 2010, One Mic, Loud in Kas organised by River State Government, MTN PULSE RAP BATTLE 2013, NDDC youth empowerment music contest in which I emerged the winner in all. Other shows includes Sprite Triple Slam, Lucozade Boost Freestyle reality show, Nigerian Idol and Peak Talent Show Season 3 where I emerged the regional winner and 1st runner up at national finals in each contest.

Which is your hit song and which popular artiste have you done collabo with?

Talking about hit song, I’d like to say I have just one hit song at the moment titled, ‘YOKO’. It’s still very new but currently penetrating the street and enjoying massive rotation on all radio stations within and outside Lagos. It recently won SMIRNOFF Fresh Beat of the week on Beat FM Lagos and I have been contacted to be one of the headliners for January 2015 edition of the popular Industry NIite events alongside top music stars. Moreover, Yoko promotion is still ongoing. This happens to be my first official single under my new label, Achievas Entertainment and we are currently working on the video which will be due for release sometime in February and then more hits follows thereafter. The artistes I have done collabo with actually featured me. I haven’t featured any yet. But I’m looking forward to doing some collabos as soon as my video is out. The songs I have featured include ‘Something to say’ by Lowkeyz which also featured RYMZO, ‘Don’t worry be happy Remix’ by Ace Comedian, KLINT Da Drunk, ‘Diabetes theme song’ which featured top stars like Sammy Okposo, Nigga Raw, Dialet, Konga and Ernest Asuzu (Nollywood), ‘Credit’ by Boomerang and so many others.

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For a girl, you rap very well. How did you learn to do this?

I feel excited and motivated knowing how to do what people sees as the hardest thing for ladies. It’s been God in all I do, through him my inspiration comes. I was tutored on the basic of rap by a childhood friend, Jonero of the Trugeez music group, back then in Port Harcourt. After he discovered I was always miming rap songs of 50 Cent and Lil Bow Wow, he decided to brush me up and told me that I could actually create my own rap songs. So I didn’t just stop there, I made my own personal effort by researching through the Internet for a more professional delivery pattern.

You dress more like a tomboy, any particular reason?

I dress more like a tomboy because my parents were always getting me similar things with my only brother. So I got used to it from childhood and I feel comfortable dressing that way, not for any particular reason.

Describe your style?

My style can be best described as ‘Total Rare Breed package’ because nobody has my resemblance in the Nigerian music industry.  If there will be any, I think am the lead player.

Do you consider yourself a fashionable person?

Yeah, I do consider myself a fashionable person because I love dressing in a way that people don’t see to be perfect, but once I put on the looks I become a bone of contention in my area and others get to copy.

What part of your body is your greatest asset?

The part of my body that is my greatest asset is my mouth.

What is your signature style?

My signature style is my complexion because you’ll barely find two of me in today’s music industry. This in addition to my style of music makes me a rare breed.

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What fashion item can you not wear?

The fashion item that I cannot wear is heels (cover shoe).

Are you a jewellery person?

Yes, I am a jewellery person and I like long necklaces, wrist watches and hand-chains.

How do your parents feel about you doing music?

My parents didn’t feel good about me doing music at the early stage of my career because they wanted me to have a good education background but right now, I’m left with just my mum and she’s been very supportive.

Have you won any awards?

Yes, I have won Best Female Artiste of the year at the 2014 Paradise Music Awards held in Calabar and my first ever single video titled ‘Nigerians’ was nominated as Best Female Hip-hop Video of the Year at Odudu Awards 2010 in Port Harcourt.

If we take a peep into your wardrobe, what kind of clothes are we likely to see?

You are likely to see Jean trousers, shorts, jackets, T-shirts and sweat tops.

Do you wear skimpy clothes and can you pose nude for a certain amount?

I don’t wear skimpy clothes and I can’t pose nude for any reason.

What inspires you?

I’m inspired by my immediate environment, daily occurrences, life experiences and God

What is your life philosophy?

My life philosophy is ‘One with God is a Majority’.

Are you in a relationship?

I’m not in a relationship at the moment.

What do you like and dislike in a man?

I like transparency and dislike procrastination.