May D recently reflected on the peak of his career, claiming he was once more prominent than Wizkid and Davido. The singer made this bold statement during an appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, where he delved into the trajectory of his music journey.
According to May D, his 2011 hit single Soundtrack surpassed Wizkid’s Holla At Your Boy in popularity, despite the latter being one of the year’s biggest hits. “Back then, it was Wiz, David, and I. I even like was bigger,” he confidently stated, emphasizing his dominance at the time.
The singer further disclosed his past relationship with Davido, recalling how he once tried to offer the budding artist a place to stay. May D explained that Davido was temporarily barred from pursuing music by his father, but living conditions at the time made it impossible for him to house the now superstar. “I stayed in P-Square’s boys’ quarters then, so he couldn’t stay with me,” May D shared, highlighting the challenges he faced during that period.
May D recounted meeting the iconic duo P-Square in 2008, which led to collaborations on several notable tracks, including Chop My Money and Do As I Do featuring Tiwa Savage.
Despite working closely with P-Square on their 2011 album Invasion, May D revealed that the duo only attempted to sign him to Square Records after his feature on Chop My Money. This marked a turning point in his career, but the relationship with P-Square eventually soured over contractual and financial misunderstandings.
According to May D, after meeting Akon during a video shoot for the Chop My Money remix, the international star expressed interest in signing him. However, when he relayed this offer to P-Square, they presented him with a contract that ultimately prevented the Akon deal from materializing.
May D claimed that his request for clarity regarding royalties and accommodations led to further conflict, which culminated in his departure from the P-Square mansion after he refused to sign their contract.
Following the fallout, May D launched his independent label, Confam Records, to continue his music career. Reflecting on this chapter, he acknowledged the difficulties he faced but maintained a positive view of P-Square, describing them as “amazing people” despite their differences.
He also addressed past tweets where he claimed he could have been bigger than Wizkid, clarifying that the comments stemmed from frustration with online trolling by Wizkid’s fans.
During his heyday, May D delivered several chart-topping hits such as Ile Ijo and Gat Me High, which remain beloved by fans. Despite the challenges he encountered, these tracks cemented his place in Nigerian music history. Looking ahead, May D expressed optimism about his future in the industry, revealing plans to release new music in 2025. He assured fans that he still has more to offer and is ready to reclaim his place in the spotlight.
In his final thoughts, May D reiterated his passion for music and his desire to keep evolving as an artist. While the past holds lessons and regrets, he remains focused on the future, determined to make a lasting impact in the industry he once dominated.
