YolyBoy clarifies intentions behind Mercy Chinwo’s before, after vocal mix video

Music producer and mixing engineer YolyBoy has finally spoken out on the viral controversy surrounding his “before-and-after” vocal mix video of gospel superstar Mercy Chinwo.

In a public statement made available to The Mirror, YolyBoy clarified that his intention was not to discredit Mercy Chinwo but rather to showcase the artistry involved in sound engineering

The buzz began after a “before-and-after” vocal mix clip from one of Mercy Chinwo’s live recordings surfaced online—showing both her raw vocal take and the final polished version. The video quickly made rounds across blogs and social platforms, with some speculating it was posted to discredit the singer, while others suggested it pointed to a deeper rift between the artist and her ex-manager, EeZee Tee.

But YolyBoy, the mix engineer behind the now-viral clip, has stepped forward to clear the air.

“As the engineer behind the live recording and mixing of Mercy Chinwo’s recent performance, my goal
was strictly professional — to showcase the behind-the-scenes magic of sound engineering. Nothing more, nothing less,” he stated.

In his words, the purpose of sharing the clip was to educate and inspire fans, creatives, and upcoming engineers about the importance of post-production and what goes into creating powerful gospel music—not to embarrass or diminish anyone’s talent.

“Mercy Chinwo is one of the most anointed and vocally gifted gospel artists in Africa. The raw vocals in the clip are not a weakness — they are proof of authenticity. The mix simply enhances what was already powerful,” YolyBoy emphasized.

Responding to claims that he was allegedly paid to leak or publish the clip, YolyBoy didn’t mince words:
“Let me be clear — no one paid me to post anything. As a producer and content creator,

I document my work. That’s what the clip was — a showcase of my journey as a young Nigerian audio engineer,
not a hit job.”

The fast-rising sound engineer, who has also worked on live concert mixes for gospel artists Ebuka Songs and Peterson Okopi says he’s focused on contributing to the growth of gospel music in Nigeria
through quality audio and production—not politics.

“I will continue sharing my craft and celebrating the gospel music community without being pulled into unnecessary feuds or drama,” he concluded.