Hot Boy Exclusive is carving his own lane in the Afro music scene — balancing the grind of Forex trading with his passion for making nonstop jams. In this exclusive HNA Magazine interview, he opens up about his creative process, studio vibe, latest single Exclusive, and why staying true to yourself is the key to success.
How's your day been? What's been keeping you busy lately?
Always grinding in Forex and analysing charts… most times trying to make more music, cos I promised my fans to give them a nonstop jam.
For people just discovering you, how would you describe your sound in three words?
Creative. Innovative. Vibrant.
When did music first become your thing?
Music has always been a big part of my life. I'd say it really became my "thing" when I started experimenting with different sounds and creating my own tracks. It was a natural progression from just listening to actually making music.
What's the story behind your latest project or single?
Titled: Exclusive — the song is about myself and I went through series of sessions in studio and I was vibing with different artists in studio as well… so as to have a different message to pass across to my fans.
What's one thing you experimented with this time that you've never tried before?
For this project, I explored adding more natural sounds and textures to my music. I tried recording instruments like electric pianos and using field recordings, which was a fresh approach for me.
When you're not making music, what keeps you grounded?
When I'm not making music, what keeps me grounded is analysing charts in the Forex market, spending time with friends and family, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Artists you would like to work with?
🇳🇬 TML, Seyi Vibez, Wizkid, Davido 🌍 Lil Baby, Drake, Future
What's one message you want your listeners to take away?
I want my listeners to feel empowered to be themselves and express themselves honestly… Whatever they found themselves doing, they should do it well, cos hard work pays.
