Rapper, Sir Vic Unveils ‘Take -Over’

Ferdinand Ekechukwu

Port Harcourt based singer/songwriter, Victor Ekpo stage name ‘Sir Vic’, has released an EP he calls “Take-Over 1.0”, as he returns loudly to the music scene. “Take-over” is a 4-song gospel semi-album with styles ranging from pop to afrobeats in 15 minutes recorded time. For two weeks since release, the EP has received massive airplay on several radio stations in major cities of Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo and others across the nation, with few DJs in the USA beginning to play selected tracks on the album.

Currently streaming on Audiomack, Spotify, YouTube and Boomplay, the EP sees vocalist Obinna Nwosu features with Sir Vic on ‘Jesus Hold Me’ and ‘Joyful’ while Port Harcourt rave and ‘God No go Shame Us’ crooner Prinx Emmanuel duets Sir Vic on ‘E no dey’, an afrobeats track with a blend of Caribbean music and Ghanaian hi-life. Sir Vic’s foray into music began 2003 as a singer and instrumentalist.

He switched to rap and recorded songs like ‘Make it Shine’ and ‘Some times’. This did not announce his intention sufficiently.

Still within the music space in 2013, ‘Sir Vic’ released two more songs, this time featuring veteran worship leader Afy Douglas in one. When asked by journalists recently, the artiste emphasized his passion and resilience for music. “I can do anything for music. I remember selling my mobile phones to buy beats I never got to use, at different times. I have written more than 300 songs not yet published, for diverse reasons.” He adds, “But I’m not fazed over those issues. When I’m ready, you’ll see what will come out.”

Having toiled since 2003, Sir Vic decided to return with much more energy, hence the release of ‘Take-Over’ on his label, Cound Record. According to the Akwa Ibom born entertainer, the ‘Take-Over 1.0’ project will be followed by two music video productions and two concerts in Uyo, his hometown this year. The Ikot Abasi born son of Akwa Ibom state is set to ‘Take-Over’ this time, having labored in the trenches for close to 20 years unheard and he is not taking it easy.