This archive report was first published on 18 May 2020.
Willy Paul's Rise to Prominence ¶
While the music industry attempted to intervene in the beef between Willy Paul and Bahati, Willy Paul persevered alone and ultimately emerged victorious. His determination and independence have allowed him to thrive, leaving Bahati in his wake.
Willy Paul's ability to stand on his own two feet has given him the freedom to explore different sounds and not be limited by any particular genre or collaborations. In contrast, Bahati has had to rely on big-name collaborations and jumping on trends, which has hindered his ability to create a hit song on his own.
Without the crutch of publicity stunts and reality TV shows, Bahati's career would likely have fizzled out long ago. Instead, he has had to lean heavily on his wife's star power, which has been a blessing in disguise for her own career.
Willy Paul, on the other hand, has relied solely on his music to propel his career forward. While controversies have certainly haunted him, he has managed to avoid dwelling on them and instead focus on creating quality music that speaks for itself.
As a result, Willy Paul has become a complete artist who can stand on his own body of work. He can perform an entire 2-hour set on his own, a feat that Bahati would struggle to match.
