Meet the footballer who is hoping to take the music world by storm whilst playing in the Championship.
19-year-old Derrick Abu was at Chelsea for 11 years before making the switch to Championship club Southampton this week.
This summer, Abu made his musical debut when he performed in Ibiza in front of a screaming crowd for the first time.
Speaking about the experience, he told the Daily Mail: โI was nervous because they might not have known my songs, they might not vibe off me.
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โBut as soon as I hopped onto the stage the fans gave me so much energy. I felt so welcome.
โWhen I was younger I would watch videos of artists performing and say โI want to do that as well,โ people singing songs you've created.โ
He added: โItโs similar in some ways but also a completely different type of feeling to being in front of fans playing football because you're on your own on that stage. All eyes are on you.โ
In the music world, Abu goes by the name โCho$enโ and has already released songs.
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He said: โNormally my songs are on the playlist in the changing rooms and the boys are always banging the songs.
โWe have one specific song Outside that we played before going out, like a pre-game ritual. That one brings the energy.โ
Abu continued: โBut we had a game and then at halftime that I heard one of the beats of one of songs playing and I was like โno way!โ it just didnโt feel real.โ
Abu is adamant to keep chasing his dream of being both a musician and a footballer.
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He said: โs long as I'm motivated in both industries and happy thereโs no doubt Iโm going to keep chasing my dream.
โI want to be a world class footballer and a world class artist. I want to be the biggest of both worlds. I'm not afraid to say it, that's just the reality.
โThatโs what motivates me - being a star and inspiration so other kids have big dreams and think they do not have to limit themselves. You can reach for as high as high as you can as long as your mindset [is right], you manifest it and stay humble about it. You can do anything you want.โ
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