Genesis of defunct D2 exposes Duke's lies about breakup

Genesis, formerly of D2, has disclosed in an exclusive interview with www.georgebritton.com, events that led to the eventual break of the group.

Narrating events that transpired, Genesis said it all started when Duke, the other half of D2, went on holidays in the USA.

According to Genesis, the duo had earlier committed to abide by a pre-agreement that allowed both to exercise a travelling leave of two months duration.

He explained that after observing his two-month leave in Germany, Duke then travelled to the States to spend some time with the wife. But upon his return, he suddenly broke the news of deciding to permanently relocate to America in order to be with his family (Wife).

"...Duke proposed the only way we could still work as a group was record separate studio sessions. After he left, things changed; we couldn’t communicate like we used to and that ultimately broke the group.

" Since we were not together, organizers wouldn’t bill only me for shows and that also affected business,’’ Genesis stated.

Asked what he thought about Duke’s recently infused hate lyrics in his songs, Genesis responded by saying, he has heard rumours about Duke claiming he is jealous of him cos he (Duke) has been granted a green card.

"Why will I hate Duke because of green card, at the end of the day, with or without green card you will have to work to earn as a man, besides I travelled 1st to Germany & Czech Republic and even had the opportunity to live in the UK but turned it down so the group could still function,’’ he responded.

Regarding performances, Genesis disclosed that when Duke returned from the States, he performed their then hit single ‘Fever’ with Shatta Wale without his consent; which he didn’t receive a dime.

Detailing on the heightened tension between them, Genesis made it clear they've each blocked the other on social media;

"It started when Duke wanted to end it all, I tried to talk him into reasoning but he wouldn’t listen. I realised he had blocked me when I tried checking out his page; that was when I also decided to block him. In fact I don’t even have his number’’.

Aside the above unfortunate incidents that led to the complete breakdown of their professional and private relations, therefore ending the once-promising Hiplife group before a proper take-off, Genesis claims Duke, his former partner, also spread rumours accusing him of being the cause of the group's breakup.

"He almost tarnished my image; anytime I step out I had industry players asking why I treated him (Duke) that way yet he came to Ghana without alerting me and only got in touch after three days. All these kinda broke my heart because I see him as family’’.

As to whether he would want them to amend their differences, Genesis vehemently replied,

"I don’t want anything to do with him anymore, I don’t hate him but it will be better if we focus on our separate careers,’’ he declared.

Watch D2 - Fever ft. Shatta Wale