Monday, October 26, 2015
News Man
Majek Fashek stunned many when he performed recently .His robust figure
was a far cry from his once shrinking look.Speaking to journalists on
how rehab saved him,he said
To fully explain what the rehab was to me, I have a song titled, a
living dog is better than a dead lion. It captures how I feel. I give
thanks to the Most High for where I am today,”“For
me, it was an opportunity to dry out. They say recovering addicts
return from rehab dry, but, somehow, after a month or a year they go
back to their old habit but I must say I have been vilified. I have
heard people say all sorts of things about me, but I need people to
understand that stress can make anyone do anything. It is true that I
have an addiction, but I trust that I will be fine,”
Majek added.
“Growing up, I never tasted alcohol or smoke but you know, it is
actually part of the lifestyle of a performing musician.“You must be
high. But now, I am working on an alternative form
of inspiration. And I am not the only one. In many genres of music,
from reggae to rock, one needs to be high to play some rock songs.”
When
asked if he thinks musicians need to be under the influence of some
substance to perform, Majek noted:
“For certain genres of music, you
must be high, like highlife, rock music, reggae. For a man like Bob
Marley to maintain that level, it must not have been easy. But I have
calmed down, and will find a way.”he said
On how he thinks he will be
able to compose or perform without using substances as a song writer and
singer, he said, “Now I am cold, very cold. I will try to do music
without using drugs.
Speaking further, Majek urged upcoming acts to desist from drugs and women.
He said, “If you want to go far in music, as an upcoming act, don’t womanise. Stay away from hard drugs and too much alcohol.”
In a thankful tone, Majek appreciated all those who prayed for him and wished him well while in rehab.'
He said, “It is one thing to go into rehab and another to come out.
“The
doctors gave me first class treatment, but God healed me, and I give
him the credit. Only God and the Lord Jesus Christ can deliver.The good
thing about rehab for me is that it helped to right my image
