Meet “Kellyyung” Your New Favorite Artist

Get To Know Kellyyung - The artist who started writing songs in 2008, and has done a project with Top Nigerian artist, Peruzzi

Morrison Dale (born 14th February) also known as Kellyyung is a Nigerian Singer and a songwriter.

The Udu Delta state artist started writing songs in 2008, made his first single titled “ Hangover” in 2018 with Peruzzi one of the top Nigerian artists.

Kellyyung attended Fins Academy School where he acquired his secondary school certificate, furthered into Ozoro polytechnics to study civil engineering but had to drop out due to financial instability and lack of support from family.

Kellyyung's father was not in support of his music career. However, despite the lack of support, Kellyyung still chose to pursue his dream as an artist, this dream of becoming an artist was inspired by Raggae Legend Bob Marley and Afro Music Legend Fela Anikulapo Ransom Kuti. One of his favorite quotes from Fela that keeps him motivated is “With my music, I can create change”

Kellyyung is an Indie artist and hopes to carve a niche for himself in a very promising and competitive industry. His hope is that one day his music can inspire millions to not give up on their dream, regardless of their background.

Check out Q&A Session with Kellyyung

1. Who is Kellyyung?

My Name is Morrison Dale also Known As Kellyyung

2. How did music start for you ? and what made you want to become a
musician?

I started music because I love music. I’ve loved it from a young age but it took me a while to start recording my own songs.

3. Who is your role model and why?

Bob Marley and Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Because they make timeless music.

4. Describe your creative process, how did you get your inspiration and how do you make your music?

Well, It depends, My producer (@thewizzleblower) and I have different ways, sometimes we make music from scratch and many other times my producer hooks me up with nice beats for me to write on.

5. when did you record your first music?

I recorded my first song in 2018.

6. Let's dig into your discography, how many projects do you have so far

I have just one song titled Hangover featuring Peruzzi

7. What’s The best song you have released so far?

Other than Hangover, I would say it is my new single which would be dropping on the 3rd of December. I can’t wait for it to drop.

8. If you don’t become a musician, what would you be doing now?

Honestly, I don’t know because Music has been in me for as long as I can remember, The thought of other jobs is out of my mind.

9. Kellyyung, Which musician would you like to collaborate with?

Wizkid, OBO And Kodak Black

10. Are you signed or independent?

Independent

11. What are the challenges you have faced as an artiste, Kellyyung?

It’s hard to see support cos singers are everywhere

12. what do you think indie artists should get better

Just Keep doing

13. Share with us your most embarrassing moment as a musician

Yet to have one, and I will say I'm looking forward to having one... LOL

14. What accomplishment have you set to achieve in the next 2 years?

I just want to carve a niche and probably a few awards, and maybe 30million Spotify listeners... Who knows?

15. do you have any hobbies or interests outside of music?

I love sports and I play video games

16. So what should we be expecting soon from Kellyyung?

My new Single Mood swing Coming out 3rd of December

17. if you have one message to give to your fans what would it be?

Please don’t sleep on me… Let's have some fun.

Check the latest music news from the Naija music scene and get New updates via Twitter and Facebook