Why Ray G Wants Nothing to Do With Music Battles

Ray G has ruled out taking part in music battles, saying the stage is where he connects with his fans, not where he competes with fellow artists.

The Western Uganda music star believes every performance should revolve around the audience rather than the artist sharing the stage.

That is why the growing popularity of music battles has never appealed to him.

No, I cannot battle. What I am doing is not something for battling.

Ray G said he gives every show his full attention because he wants fans to enjoy the experience he has prepared for them.

I connect with the fans that I have prepared a show for. I want to sing freely, be pleasant on stage, and perform for them.

He believes a battle shifts an artist’s focus away from the audience and towards outperforming someone else on stage.

Then I put my effort into competing with another person on stage? No. I am not giving what I should be giving in a battle.

Instead of treating music as a contest, Ray G sees it as an opportunity to serve the fans who continue to support his career.

I do not believe in battles. A battle for what?

He summed up his philosophy in Luganda, saying:

Guno omulimu si gwakukakasa, gwa kwetowaaza n’okusanyusa abaana baffe n’ennyimba ennungi.

For Ray G, music is about serving fans, creating memorable experiences and entertaining people with good music.