Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has dismissed claims of a rivalry between her colleagues, Asake and Seyi Vibez, stating that she was unaware of any tension between them.
In a recent interview with The Beat FM Lagos, Ayra Starr addressed the intention behind collaborating with both artists on her sophomore album, ‘The Year I Turned 21‘.
When asked if her decision to work with Asake and Seyi Vibez was a deliberate attempt to quell their rivalry, Ayra Starr denied any knowledge of the supposed feud.
She credited their sonic talent as the driving force behind their collaborations.
Ayra Starr emphasized her focus on sonics, stating that she prioritizes good sounds over industry considerations.
She revealed that she has been a long-time fan of Seyi Vibez’s ‘Different Pattern’ and jumped at the chance to collaborate with him.
The feature, according to him, came together seamlessly, with Seyi Vibez delivering his verse promptly, Asake equally sent in his verse in just three days.
She said:
“I didn’t put Asake and Seyi Vibez on my album because of their rivalry. I didn’t know about the rivalry between Asake and Seyi Vibez. I just love both of them as artists.
“I’m really big on sonics; what would sound good sonically. My team is always thinking of the business side but I’m just thinking of who would be sonically compatible with me. And I’ve been listening to Seyi Vibez’s ‘Different Pattern’ for a very long time. So I decided to work with him. When I sent the record to him, he sent his verse almost immediately. They were very quick with it. Asake, too, he sent me his verse in three days.”
