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Support from Home Today Osei says that making music is a lot easier than it once was, but it is not without its challenges. And although he loves singing for the Guyanese people, he believes that support is not where it should be. “I check my plays online from time to time. And I found out that most of the plays on my music come from Barbados and Trinidad. So I am getting more support from overseas than right from in my own country,” says Osei. This, however, has not stopped his love for music nor his love for Guyana. He still continues to represent the Golden Arrowhead everywhere, every chance he gets. There are moments where he doubts himself and wonders if it’s worth the work he’s done. “From DJ’s not supporting me and not getting enough radio plays; to Guyanese saying he ain’t bad for a Guyanese. A Lot of times, I would wonder if it’s all worth it, but I have goals for myself.” Despite this, Osei does not blame Guy - ana’s music industry for its lack of support; he believes it is still in its early stages. And that it will grow, and so will the support. “Yes, the support is not fully there, but it’s sufficient. It’s enough. I would love for it to be more. But I can’t really come down too hard on the Music industry in Guyana. It’s not the music industry in Barbados or Trinidad. Our music industry is still growing. Let’s see what will happen in the next five years. Let’s see where we are now and where we’ll be then.”

Osei is sure that sup - port for music is growing and he urges young musicians to take the leap of faith, but to be prepared for the rough road ahead. “Don’t ever stop pushing. Prepare your mind because it’s going to be tough. And invest in yourself. Ain’t nobody gonna invest in you. You gotta do it yourself. I got signed after winning my first junior crown. Before that, it was all on me. I remember when my salary was just for me to do music,” he said. And although he still works while making music, Osei says he doesn’t think he will stop music any time soon. He is currently working on a project, which he assured The Pepperpot Magazine, will be big.