Afrobeats singer Reekado Banks has spoken about the valuable lessons he’s learned since departing from Mavin Records in 2018.
According to him, in an interview on The Esther Show, he said leaving the label was a crucial step in his personal growth, teaching him accountability and responsibility.
He said he believes that staying longer with Mavin Records might have made him feel entitled, and he would have been less likely to take the blame for his mistakes.
Banks reflected on his journey, expressing gratitude towards Don Jazzy and Mavin Records for the opportunities he received.
He added that being independent has given him a new perspective, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of the music industry and his craft.
He said, “I do not think I would have gathered as much knowledge as I have now. Yeah, because I would be absolutely catered to and, you know, I would feel entitled,” he said.
“You know, I would feel entitled to certain successes, certain. I feel like I would not take the blame for my failures. I would blame it on the label.
“So now I have absolute knowledge of what it takes. I have absolute knowledge of what they did for me. I do appreciate the label. But back then, you feel like maybe you probably wouldn’t have.
“If I stayed much longer, it would be like, I’m under the biggest label, so whatever little thing I do should count. But now I know what I am, I know exactly what I am doing.”
After leaving the label, Reekado Banks explored various business ventures, including partnerships that unfortunately didn’t work out.
However, he’s now focused on his own label, which he established in 2024.
“And then I had to get into a different partnership. Had an issue with the partner. And then I am standing on my own. Yeah. But that did not work out,” he added.
“It did not work out as well as I wanted it. Now, I’m in partnership with God”, he added.