{"id":74897,"date":"2023-06-09T16:53:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T16:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/09\/we-wanted-to-continue-working-with-mr-drew-after-his-contract-expired-but-he-was-not-interested-highly-spiritual-ceo-kaywa\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T16:53:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T16:53:10","slug":"we-wanted-to-continue-working-with-mr-drew-after-his-contract-expired-but-he-was-not-interested-highly-spiritual-ceo-kaywa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/09\/we-wanted-to-continue-working-with-mr-drew-after-his-contract-expired-but-he-was-not-interested-highly-spiritual-ceo-kaywa\/","title":{"rendered":"We Wanted To Continue Working With Mr Drew After His Contract Expired But He Was Not Interested &#8211; Highly Spiritual  CEO, Kaywa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"870\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1686316344350.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"FB_IMG_1686316344350\"\/><\/div>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p><strong>After five years under the Highly Spiritual  label, Ghanaian artist Mr Drew has officially left the record label. The departure was confirmed by the label\u2019s CEO, Kaywa, who shed light on the circumstances surrounding the separation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Hitz FM, Kaywa disclosed that Mr Drew\u2019s contract had expired last year, making him an independent artiste. However, the label had initially expressed interest in continuing their collaboration with Mr Drew. Kaywa stated, \u201cWe thought we still had the strength to work with him, but he said he wanted to look in a different direction, so we allowed him to go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Drew, known for his energetic performances and dancing abilities, had recently revealed in an interview with Ameyaw TV\u2019s Zeinat that he was no longer associated with Highly Spiritual . With his contract coming to an end, he expressed his status as an independent artist.<\/p>\n<p>The departure of Mr Drew also coincided with the exit of Lasmid, the then youngest artist on the label and winner of the 24th Vodafone Ghana  Awards New Artiste Of The Year award. The simultaneous departures of these two talents have brought changes to the dynamics of Highly Spiritual .<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0Lasmid Departs Highly Spiritual  Label, CEO Kaywa Confirms in Interview (Video)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0VGMA 2023: Lasmid Wins New Artiste Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, the label CEO wasted no time in filling the void left by the departing artists. Kaywa has signed four new talents to the label, adding fresh perspectives and musical styles to the roster. The newly signed artists include Shuga Lord, Joe Vibe, Joy Verse, and Cadeen. Each artist brings their unique flair to the table, promising to contribute to the evolution of the Ghanaian music scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0Highly Spiritual  Unveils Four Promising Talents Following Mr Drew And Lasmid Exit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The separation between Mr Drew and Highly Spiritual  marks a significant turning point in their professional relationship. As Mr Drew explores new directions in his music career, the label continues to foster the growth of emerging talents. 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The departure was confirmed by the label\u2019s CEO, Kaywa, who shed light on the circumstances surrounding the separation. 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