CHAPTER 38
Meanwhile, the internet was sent into another rollercoaster on John's page. This time, it was even more shocking because Johnny Drille had commented on the video. All of Johnny Drille's followers, who numbered more than a million, rushed to see the video on which Johnny Drille had commented. They were not only stunned by the musical talents but also by Hamza's appearance.
Johnnydrille: This is a work of art, just a few lyrics, but beautiful harmony. I will be seeing you soon.
Wofa_ii: OMG, this is music to my ears! I was stunned for 3 whole minutes. Beautiful voice.
Micheal__1659: Is this a Nigerian artist? Although he looks Nigerian, he sounds more like a U.S. artist to me.
Geo_rge8587: @Micheal_1659, he is not an artist yet from what I see, but this is raw talent. The voice is soothing to hear.
Jessie_og: omo the boy fresh o is he an upcoming artist if so drop his IG account I would love to hear more of him.
Tegamavin: Beautiful voice, that's all I have to say.
Ayovicentmusic: Wow, I am blown away by this. Who is he? If anybody has his contact, I would love to invite him to my choir practices.
Bestwill: OMO!!! It seems we have another upcoming Johnny Drille.
The many: @Bestwill, yup, and I can see him surpassing Johnny Drille.
Kendrickusain: I love the way he sounds. I can't wait to hear how it sounds when the real song is out.
Misayol: Exactly, I can't wait to hear him sing in the studio.
Kiki_bae: I feel like I have found my husband!
Viki_ozi: @kiki_bae, be calming down; who gave you husband, huh? This one is off-market.
Random_t: Why do I feel that this guy will be the next biggest thing that happens in the music industry?
Hamza and Adekunle were both shocked and had smiles on their faces, indicating their happiness at how people had reacted to the song. Adekunle looked at Hamza and asked, "So how does it feel to be seen as the upcoming Johnny Drille?"
Hamza laughed and replied, "Well, it feels nice to hear people tell me that, but I want to be my own man. I want to be unique and walk my path if you understand me."
Adekunle looked surprised and patted Hamza on the back, saying, "That's a great aspiration. Hope you're ready to work hard because it's not going to be easy."
Hamza nodded and said, "I know that, so I am very well prepared for it." Adekunle then commented, "Good, that's a winner's mindset."
Hamza then remembered what Adekunle had said about Johnny Drille wanting his song and asked, "So when is the meeting with Johnny Drille? I can't wait to meet one of the artists I look up to." The excitement was evident in Hamza's voice, as he looked forward to meeting a star he admired.
Adekunle chuckled and said, "I told them that I will speak with you and find out if you're ready to meet them or not."
Hamza appeared confused and asked, "Of course, I want to meet him as soon as possible. I mean, school starts next week, so I want to be ready for school. So maybe the day after tomorrow?"
Adekunle chuckled at the young man's mature demeanor and replied, "Okay, then it's set. I will contact them and arrange it. I'm sure there are things you'd like to attend to before then, so do that." With that, Adekunle left Hamza's room.
Hamza sat on his bed and then lay on it, still shocked by everything that had transpired. He told himself to calm down, although the songs he sang were not originally his. Yet, if he didn't sing them, they would be lost forever. So, he convinced himself that he had to sing them; otherwise, those songs would go to waste. He took a deep breath, eagerly anticipating the day he would meet Johnny Drille.
Johnny Drille, after speaking with his agent, went to his record label manager, who was more like a friend, Don Jazzy. Upon reaching Don Jazzy's office, he saw him engrossed in some work. Johnny knocked on the door, and Don Jazzy, recognizing the knock, looked up and smiled, remarking, "John, what's up? Since when do you knock before coming into my office, huh? It seems you have something you want to talk to me about."
Johnny Drille entered the office, and both of them shared a friendly banter. Then, Johnny got down to business, explaining, "Okay, this is it. I found a song that suits me, and I wanted to inform you and also make a suggestion if you'll hear me out."
Don Jazzy, closing his laptop and giving Johnny his full attention, asked, "That's good to hear that you've found a song. Is it one of the ones I recommended, or is it an original?"
Johnny Drille replied, "No, it's neither yours nor mine. It's a rare gem that I discovered. I know you appreciate raw talent, so I wanted to show you this." As Johnny Drille showed him the video of Hamza singing,
Don Jazzy was indeed surprised because it was unlike Johnny Drille, who usually kept to himself and didn't frequently bring anything new to the table. However, he chose to watch what Johnny had to show. As he watched the video, his reaction was precisely what Johnny expected.
Looking at Johnny Drille, Don Jazzy inquired, "Was this the song that you wanted to buy from the young man in this video?"
Johnny replied with a chuckle, "Hehe, yes, it's the one. What do you think?"
Don Jazzy, known for being a star-maker in the music industry, was taken aback. Most upcoming artists aspired to be under his mentorship due to his knack for discovering and nurturing talent. Even artists like Rema, who had achieved global recognition, began their careers under his guidance. His evident surprise showed how exceptional Hamza's performance was to have such an impact on someone like Don Jazzy.