Skyblu - Money

When I made “Money,” I wasn’t trying to sound like I had everything figured out. I wasn’t in that place yet. I was in that space where you’re grinding every day, doing what you can, but still looking around and wondering when your own breakthrough will come. That’s the real feeling behind the song.

For me, money is not just about spending or showing off. It’s deeper than that. Money is peace of mind. It’s being able to take care of yourself and your people. It’s waking up without that constant pressure in your chest. So when I’m talking about money in the song, I’m really talking about freedom—freedom from stress, from lack, from feeling like you’re behind in life.

There’s a line of thought in the song where I’m speaking directly to God. That part is very personal. Because at some point, when you’re trying and things are not moving the way you expect, you have to look up. You have to ask questions. You have to pray. I found myself saying, “God, you’ve blessed other people, you’ve done it for them… don’t forget me.” And that’s not jealousy, it’s just honesty. It’s me being real about how I feel.

I see people around me winning, progressing, achieving things, and I’m happy for them. But at the same time, I’m human—I want my own story too. I want my own testimony. So the song carries that emotion of watching, waiting, and still believing that my time is coming.

At the same time, I didn’t want it to sound like I’m just sitting down and waiting for miracles. No. I’m hustling. Every day. I’m putting in the work, making moves, trying to build something for myself. When I say I’m not waiting for anybody, it comes from experience. There were times I expected support or help, and it didn’t come through. That teaches you something. It makes you tougher. It makes you rely on yourself more.

So now, my mindset is simple: I’ll do my part, and I’ll trust God to do the rest. That balance is everything. Because you can’t just pray without working, and you can’t just work without believing. The song lives in that middle space.

The vibe of the song is still Afrobeats because that’s my sound, that’s my energy. Even when I’m talking about something serious, I want you to feel movement. Life doesn’t stop because you’re struggling. You still wake up, you still go out, you still push. So the rhythm carries that energy of “keep going,” even when the words are coming from a deeper place.

I also wanted the song to feel relatable. I didn’t want to sound too far from the people listening. Because I know a lot of people are in the same position—working hard, praying quietly, hoping for that one opportunity that changes everything. Not everyone is popping bottles or living that flashy life. Most people are just trying to get by and build something real.

So when you hear me talk in the song, it’s not from a place of pride, it’s from a place of hunger. It’s that drive that keeps you moving even when things are slow. It’s that voice in your head telling you not to give up, even when it’s tempting.

There’s also a kind of calm confidence in the song. Not loud, not forced. Just that inner belief that something good is coming. Even if I don’t know when, I know it will happen. That’s the faith talking.

In a way, “Money” is like a prayer you can dance to. It’s me opening up, but still holding onto hope. It’s me saying, “I’m not there yet, but I’m on my way.” And I know I’m not alone in that feeling.

At the end of the day, I just wanted the song to connect. If someone listens to it and feels understood, like their own hustle and prayers are being heard, then I’ve done what I needed to do. Because this journey is not easy, but as long as you keep pushing and keep believing, your story will change.