Renowned musician Thomas Adjei Wireko known popularly as King Paluta has opened up about his decision to delve into music production alongside his rap career, citing financial difficulties as the driving force behind his choice.
The rapper, born Thomas Adjei Wireko, revealed on Tuesday, March 26, that early in his music journey, he faced financial challenges that prevented him from affording studio sessions. This led him to learn music production to bypass the need for costly studio time.
“Being a studio rat, you will learn. What got me into the production side is that back then, we did not have money to pay for studio sessions.
“So it occurred to us to also download the software and start learning with the recording and later we improved on it before we realized we were producing professionally,” he said on TV3’s New Day.
King Paluta expressed his determination to establish himself as a musician, even using his school fees to fund studio sessions. Reflecting on his past, he mentioned missing the opportunity to nurture his drawing talent due to focusing on business studies during secondary school.
“Sometimes, I sit down and ask myself why did I even go to school because I studied business but I have another talent which is drawing,” he shared. Despite these reflections, he believes his dedication to music has paid off, with his songs gaining significant recognition and views.
Raised by a single parent, his mother, King Paluta has become a well-known musician with hits like “Aha Akye” featuring Samini, “Sika Aba Fie,” “Ya Hitte,” and “Aseda” in his repertoire, showcasing his journey from financial struggle to musical success.