Few rising talents possess the shapeshifting ability of Mista Myles. He is not confined to a single box. His repertoire is a free-flowing river of Afrobeats, R&B, Pop, and Highlife. You can call him a vibe mercenary or maybe just the dynamic. His instinct-driven approach is what makes him so compelling: an artist who lets the “vibe” speak for itself, jumping on any instrumental that moves him.
This raw, adaptable talent has already led to major career milestones, most notably the high-profile feature with Ghanaian titan Shatta Wale on “Body.” That experience didn’t just give him a hit but crystallized his understanding of success: the absolute truth that “anything is possible if you keep putting in the work.”
Now, with tracks like the lyrically intentional “Camavinga” and “Rizzler” anchoring his recent output, and a significant 2023 nomination for Uncovered Artist of the Year under his belt, Mista Myles is focused on a long-term goal. He’s chasing the legacy of Wizkid, aspiring to build a career defined by “longevity and the work ethic.”
We catch up with Mista Myles, whose career is destined to erupt into a dynasty.
You’ve described music as a way to connect with people and share yourself. When did you first realize music could be that bridge for you?
Mista Myles: When I got out of high school, I was already exposed to a lot of like-minded individuals in the space. I feel the experience at the time was necessary in building confidence in myself because even back then, I could see the little impact my early sounds had on those around me.
What role did your personal experiences play in shaping your sound and lyrics early on?
Mista Myles: My sound wasn’t necessarily built off personal experience. It was built from just listening to music that I enjoyed at the time, which was mostly afrobeats and pop.
Your repertoire spans Afrobeats, R&B, Pop, and Highlife. How do you decide which genre best fits a song idea?
Mista Myles: It all boils down to the instrumental we’re working with. I’ll jump on any vibe as long as it speaks to me.
“Body” brought you a feature with Shatta Wale. How did that collaboration shape you afterwards as an artist?
Mista Myles: The one thing I took away from that experience was that anything is possible if you keep putting in the work.
Among your recent releases, “Camavinga”, “Rizzler”, and “Shantel”, which one do you feel best represents where you are now creatively?
Mista Myles: Why? Camavinga and Rizzler because they were planned projects, and I respect work where I actually have to put pen to paper and make edits and all that good stuff. Not to downplay the effort we put into Shantel, but it was more for the fun of it.
Which artists have influenced you the most, and how do you hope to pay that forward to the next generation of Ghanaian musicians?
Mista Myles: Wizkid is always a first choice for me, the longevity and the work ethic speak big time, and those are traits I would want to be known for and be able to impact into the next generation. In recent times, I would add Asake as another artist who has influenced me in the same light.
How do you balance creating songs that reflect your personal journey with making music people can universally relate to?
Mista Myles: I feel my personal journey is relatable for most people, and it translates to most of the songs unconsciously, so I don’t really try to separate them.
What does success look like for Mista Myles?
Mista Myles: Being able to have an ever-ready audience that relates to my sound and is always waiting for the next one.
You were celebrated for your nomination as Uncovered Artist of the Year in 2023. What did that nod mean for your confidence and career direction?
Mista Myles: It was a huge boost for me. Something I’m very grateful for, and it just built the hunger in me to strive for more.
Ghana’s music scene is exploding globally right now. How do you see yourself contributing to that movement while maintaining your unique voice?
Mista Myles: I just have to be me at the end of the day. Maintaining my uniqueness is what I feel would help me contribute the most to the industry.