I'm Charging N2 Million Now To Write Songs — Harry Song

Harrison Tare Okiri a.k.a Harrysong is a Delta State-born musician currently signed to Five Star Music and the 'Beta Pikin' Crooner who is still making waves with his latest hit song "Ofeshe", was one-time fisherman and Political Science graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, in this inetrview with Punch, he talks about the milestones in his career. Read below and enjoy;

What are your current projects?

I plan to release an album this year. I just released my single, Ofe Oshe, and the feedback has been amazing. Releasing singles concurrently is challenging because singles don’t sell the album; they only attract people to the album. When people buy the album, they get used to it, hence the need for fresh songs.

Do you feel writers have begun getting the necessary attention in Nigeria?

Yes, they are. I feel privileged to be a song writer at this time in Nigeria’s history. I remember I used to write songs for N10, 000 while at Ojez because we wanted to be heard. Now, I get between N1m and N2m to write songs.

Do you really charge as high as that to write songs for artistes?

Yes, I do. People pay for my services as a song writer because they know how much they will make when the song becomes a hit.

But songwriters do not get the credit for their songs

We are working on that and would get there before the end of the year. We intend to get a body of registered songwriters. We have had series of meetings. There are few recognised writers in the country but the talented ones are unknown. That is why we need a platform to propel them to success.

How do you like to dress?

I love to dress cool and comfortable. My favourite colour is black but I am crazy about property. I like investing in real estate. Because of my background, I am inspired by success. I am scared of failure; I always want to achieve something I can fall back on in future.