Speaking with HipTV Trending, Hassani articulated his belief that gospel music demands a unique gift of ministration, a spiritual aptitude that not every musician possesses. He drew from his own early experiences, recounting how he initially ventured into church music but eventually realized it wasn't his authentic calling.
Hassani emphasized that creative individuals are fundamentally driven by a deep desire for artistic expression and personal satisfaction, rather than solely by financial reward. He pointed to established, wealthy artists like Wizkid and Davido, noting that despite their immense fortunes, they continue to produce music because of the profound satisfaction it brings them.
In Hassani's view, recognizing one's unique talents and callings is crucial for artists to genuinely pursue their passions. He cited figures like CeCe Winans and Whitney Houston as examples of artists possessing distinct gifts that enable them to communicate spiritual messages through music effectively.
While identifying as a strong Christian, Hassani believes his purpose is to impact the world through a different kind of music. He openly admitted that if he were to fully immerse himself in church music, he might not achieve the same level of impact or "bang" as dedicated gospel artists like Frank Edwards or Mercy Chinwo.
"Gospel is beyond singing. You have to be blessed to be able to interpret God’s words through music," Hassani explained. "For example, there is no way a Katty Perry would communicate God’s words through music the way CeCe Winans does. I feel like CeCe is blessed with being able to communicate the Holy Spirit through music. Whitney Houston is blessed in a different way."
He concluded by encouraging artists to follow their true callings, stressing that the fulfillment derived from creative work transcends monetary gain. "People leaving gospel music for secular music is not about money. Creatives or people who are blessed with these gifts like money, everybody likes money. But the real fulfilment is being able to do it and exist doing it," Hassani stated.
"Even the Wizkids, the Burnas that have all the money in the world… If it was really about money, then Davido has no business doing anything because he has all the money he would ever need. So, it’s not really about money. The kind of satisfaction that comes from being able to think of an idea of a thing and put it on the record and create music is beyond money. It’s bigger than any satisfaction money can give you."