Additionally, 'Fancy Fingers' explained that he was an artistic child and used to engage in drawing, carpentry and writing.
He however mentioned that he took a proper interest in the guitar in Strathmore University, way after high school even though he made artistic ones using tins and wood.
"Growing up, I was a handy person. So I used to draw, paint and make art stuff like cars and guitars. I would make guitars with kasuku tins and wooden sticks just as art pieces.
"I however took a proper interest in the guitar through artists Stephen Mwimbi and Robinson Imbungu while in Strathmore"
The now solo entertainer and singer explained further how listening to Kleptomaniax, an old Kenyan music boy group, influenced his passion for music as he had never heard such musical genre and from his peers.
" When Kleptomaniax came out, I was in class 8. One of my cousins who was a music producer played me one of the group's song, Haree before it was released. I was in shock! Their sound was dope! And I had also learnt from a friend that the group was in high school. I was shook. I found their songs world-class and this really shaped my musical journey."
Polycarp was a geek growing up as he maintained a perfect top-three report card all his school life. Studying in Day Spring primary school in Kariobangi South, the talented music producer reminisced how his artistic 'Fancy Fingers' wooed his fellow pupils.
"In school, music became my favorite subject. At the corner of our class, there used to be a first aid box which I enjoyed playing to my fellow pupils during break time.
Everyone enjoyed my rhythm beats and they danced heartily to the tune. I was then(class6 or 7)the class prefect and so during the 30-minute break, I had to make sure we finished the entertainment 10 minutes before class just to cool down," he shared.
Discovering his gift in music, he visioned a music group of five or six members in University.
"Despite having a lot of Math and Science classes in Stathmore, I came up with a music group of five or six members ahead of a church choir contest.
I played percussions at the time while two were voice artists and a guitarist and drummer. We became first runners up in that competition, the winner being Andrew Tumbo."
He felt the irresistible urge to do music all through childhood.
" There is something in my hands that, everything I touch is a success. I know I have a gift in music even though it's not in my voice, but I know there is something I have, given that I'm a handy person. My 'Fancy Fingers."
Polycarp released his debut solo single 'How I Met Your Mama' on October 28,2021 off his upcoming debut album, Father Studies.
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