Revealed: Willie Roi Prevents Grammy Deal From Stonebwoy

Willi Roi is the biggest problem for Ghana’s ‘cash tagged’ record label, Zylofon Music in lieu with allegations by artiste manager, Mr Logic that he intentionally withheld information about a rare request from two top American musicians, R Kelly and Teddy Riley who wanted to feature Stonebwoy.

Speaking to morning show host KMJ on Daybreak Hitz – 103.9, Mr Logic said a text messages and calls came from the two American musicians who chose Stonebwoy as the artiste they wanted to work with but Willi Roi, who is the A&R for the record label denied to pass on the information to Stonebwoy to follow up on the request. “He said Stonebwoy is too arrogant and so he’s not going to give him the deal” – Mr Logic

The deal came to Willi Roi and after 8 months, he had kept the request away from Stonebwoy. But speaking to the issue, Willi Roi expressed shock that this information was brought on radio. He explained that, the deal is still being worked on and that they are waiting for Grammy producers and a schedule from both R Kelly and Teddy Riley

“They chose Stonebwoy but I didn’t tell him because it’s not ready. There’s a lot of things I’ve not told Shatta Wale because they are not ready. When it’s ready, I will tell them. There are bigger things and I will tell them when it’s ready” – Willi Roi stated.

INTERNATIONAL WEIGHT

R Kelly and Teddy Riley are top international recording artistes and partnership with Stonebwoy could have been major for his music career. This is not a case for one artiste, it is a dent on the entire industry considering the fierce competition on the continent. Edward Theodore Riley a.k.a Teddy Riley is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of the new jack swing genre.

Robert Sylvester Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former professional basketball player. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play.

EDITORIAL

R Kelly and Teddy Riley are legends of music. They have created styles and set paces in the world of creative arts through music. Every major music scheme in the world has their records.

It could have been Stonebwoy’s only blessing at being an international icon – a worldwide phenomenon. A chance for Ghana to share his outstanding talent with the world. He has worked hard, toured with Morgan Heritage to arrive at this.. but one Ghanaian prevented it.

Source: Saltfmonline