Award-winning singer Kcee, formerly one half of the hip-hop duo KC Presh, has opened up about the pressures surrounding their split. In an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, he clarified that the breakup was not due to disagreement but musical differences.
“KC Presh’s breakup wasn’t due to any disagreement. We didn’t have any issue. It wasn’t because my brother [E-Money] wanted to open a record label. What happened was that we were doing different kinds of sounds. Presh was more of an R&B artist, while I do Afropop,” Kcee explained.
He admitted feeling pressured when Presh suggested pursuing solo projects, acknowledging his partner’s superior vocal abilities and the fan acclaim he received.
“People were praising him, saying he was the one holding the group together, so he was very confident. The majority of our fans supported him because they felt he was the better singer. But they don’t know the work that goes on behind the scenes. I was the one doing most of the work behind the scenes,” Kcee said.
Despite the challenges, Kcee credits the split for his subsequent success, noting that it pushed him to work harder and produce hit songs. He also revealed reaching out to Presh to join his label, 5ive Music, but the offer was declined due to lingering frustration from their split.
KC Presh first rose to fame after winning the Star Quest talent show in 2002, and the duo released three albums together before parting ways in the 2010s.
Kcee’s reflections highlight the realities behind music partnerships, where talent, style, and fan perception can influence career decisions, even when relationships remain amicable.
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