Ugbekile Osemeke, better known as Boy Spyce, a rising star in his own right under the Mavin Records label, recently voiced his support for Simi amidst the backlash she’s facing.
The songstress has been the subject of critique from some quarters, with calls for her to alter her vocal style, citing it as monotonous.
In a recent social media post, Boy Spyce took to his X handle to share his admiration for Simi’s talent. He revealed that he draws inspiration from her while crafting his own music, specifically mentioning that he was currently writing a ballad song in his car while listening to Simi’s album “Simisola.”
“Omo y’all don’t realize how talented that woman is!” Boy Spyce exclaimed.
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Simi recently found herself at the center of a social media storm after fans criticized her musical style, urging her to make changes.
The acclaimed singer expressed her frustration at the unsolicited social media advice, thus defending her artistic choices in a fiery exchange on X.
The controversy began when Simi shared a snippet of one of her new songs on X platform. In response, a fan, identified as @Zeebaby_X, urged her to “switch up” her sound, suggesting that her music had become too predictable.
“Girlll switch it up a bit… change your sound,” the fan implored, comparing her to her husband, who, according to the comment, had successfully diversified his musical repertoire.
The remark sparked a flurry of agreement from other fans, amplifying the pressure on Simi to reconsider her approach. However, instead of bowing to the criticism, the singer chose to confront it head-on.
In a direct response to @Zeebaby_X, Simi challenged her detractors to identify similarities among her recent releases and propose tangible improvements.
“Lol you people see I’m minding my business yea? Alright alright Zeebaby, talk to me. Tell me the last say… 10 songs I’ve put out and let’s dissect. Which ones sound the same? Then tell me how your faves are doing it different/better than me,” Simi retorted, inviting constructive feedback from her audience.
In another exchange, Simi emphasized her commitment to her artistic vision, urging those dissatisfied with her music to explore other options.
Drawing a comparison to British powerhouse Adele, she highlighted how artists like Adele maintain a consistent style without facing incessant criticism.
“Omo because I’m doing girl next door, some of you think maybe I’m ok like that. If you don’t like my song, please go and listen to your faves. I’m begging,” Simi pleaded, asserting her right to creative autonomy.
Simi, in a subsequent tweet, spoke about the nature of her voice, describing it as “incredibly distinct” and highlighting its piercing quality, which sets her apart from other artists.
“My voice is my superpower,” she declared.
“I can NOT change my voice,” she asserted firmly, emphasizing her refusal to compromise her authenticity.
