Samini On Why He’ll Never Delete A Song from His Catalogue

Ghanaian music icon, Samini, has opened up about his evolving understanding of love, creativity and personal growth, revealing that maturity and fatherhood have significantly shaped how he writes music today.

Speaking in an in-depth interview with the Culture Squad ahead of Valentine’s Day, the multiple award-winning artiste described love as “bigger than physical attraction,” defining it simply as truth. According to him, that perspective now reflects strongly in how he approaches songwriting.

“As you grow, as you start to have kids, you become more mindful,” Samini said. “You write more poetically. You don’t go direct or vulgar. But at the same time, the music must remain free.”

Despite acknowledging that some of his early songs were created during his teenage years, Samini says he has never felt the need to delete any track from streaming platforms, even as his life and mindset have changed.

“Those songs tell the story,” he explained. “If someone digs into my catalogue and hears how I sounded when I was young, it’s interesting. It shows growth.”

The artiste recalled how songs like LINDA sparked controversy in the early 2000s due to their suggestive lyrics, costing him major awards at the time. Ironically, he later found himself invited to perform the same song at award ceremonies that once snubbed him.

Fatherhood, he revealed, marked a major turning point. After welcoming his first daughter in 2004, Samini became more intentional with his lyrics, ensuring his music would stand the test of time, even when listened to by his own children.

“By the time I was writing ODO and other love songs, I knew I had to be responsible. If my daughter ever asked questions, I wanted to be able to explain myself.”

Today, Samini embraces his past while standing firmly in his present, viewing his musical journey as a complete story rather than chapters to erase.