Member of defunct TH4 Kwages, Scooby Selah has credited himself as a major influence on some of Ghana’s biggest reggae and dancehall names, saying their musical foundations can be traced back to his work.
In an interview on Joy Prime, Scooby Selah was asked directly about comparisons with Samini and who inspired who. His response was; “Oh, Samini copied me,” he said. “Samini listened to my music to write his Linda song.
He extended the claim to Shatta Wale as well, referencing his earlier work.
“Shatta Wale listened to my Sass Squad song… ‘He want the whole wide world to know that Selassie aa yeah live it in time to become Shatta Wale,’” Scooby Selah stated.
When pressed further on whether multiple artistes drew inspiration from him, the veteran musician maintained that his influence was widespread.
“Yeah, them all came from me,” he said. “You hear? Them all came from TH4 Kwagees.”
Scooby Selah also reflected on his reputation as a rapper during his formative years, suggesting his lyrical style set him apart.
“In school, if it be my rap way, they fear rap,” he explained. “Because my rap is hard to get.”
Despite his bold claims, Scooby Selah made it clear that he holds no resentment toward the artistes he believes followed in his footsteps. Instead, he expressed pride in their success.
“Yes, yes. I’m very, very proud of them,” he said. “I’m proud of Kofi Kinaata.”
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