Singer Joe Mettle has stated that he has “plenty of fondest memories” with KODA.
He could not decide which was his favourite, but he did disclose that “KODA produced the very first song I ever released officially.”
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Mettle stated that “KODA had this small corner studio” in Takoradi at the time.
When KODA travelled from Takoradi to Accra, he recalled, “We used to play for [the late] Minister Danny Nettey every few weeks,” with the recently deceased musician and record producer taking care of the team’s guitars.
We spent a lot of time together, gisting, talking about plans, and all of those things,” he recalled, emphasising that the last time we saw him in Takoradi “was the last event we had.”
“He said he was about to produce a new album the last time I spoke with him, because I rent [music] equipment and stuff on the side,” he went on.
Joe Mettle said he would give KODA the equipment he needed as soon as he was ready, and then he apparently took off for the United States of America (USA).
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“This was when he was fine and everything,” he said, expressing shock at his disappearance. “The next thing I heard, he was gone.”
Joe Mettle spoke with Mr. Lion during Class Drive on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Class 91.3 FM.
He paid respects, stating, “He was a great guy,” to the multi-award winning contemporary gospel musician and sound engineer Koda. Amazing sibling in every way.”
He highlighted KODA’s humility and willingness to help, pointing out that despite “being the younger one,” he would still seek his advice.
As Joe Mettle ultimately stated, “God knows best.”
