Kushe' Magazine Volume II December 2013 | Page 24

London Artist and Kushe’: Where did you grow up? Matto: Sierra Leone/Freetown….growing up I will say was normal. I came from a middle class family. I loved to dress up and put on fake boobies. My worst memories are the injections from the hospital. I’m still afraid of needles today. Kushe’: Tell me about how you got into your line of work. Matto: I can still remember me beating on a bowl while singing. Even when I was in my teens all I love to do was write songs, sing and rap. When teachers were not around, you would find me in front of the class singing and rapping. I would even refuse sometimes to do my house work unless my mom (RIP) said to me AH GO CHERE U MUSIC BOOK!! They were good old days. Music has been part of me all my life. I was lucky to hit a record deal with the paradise family (Jimmy Bee). That’s when I got my break through and now I am doing it professionally. Kushe’: What lessons has your work life taught you? Matto: Focus, determination and perseverance. Your image and your respect should be your key priorities. OH…and always know how to handle a situation in public. Kushe’: If you could do anything now, what would you do? Matto: Open a missive recording studio in Sierra Leone. Because, even when I reti re I would love to be part of that circle. Kushe’: Where do you see yourself in the entertainment competition? Matto: Sierra Leone RIRI. Sierra Leone Beyonce. I aim high. The sky is my limit. Kushe’: Did you face any challenges before landing at this threshold in life? Matto: Lots and lots, but as I said don’t let anybody or anything put you down. And, don’t 24