Wendy Shay’s hit song “Too Late” didn’t start in a studio, it was born from frustration, legal tension, and a viral dance that turned everything around.
In an interview on 3Music TV, the Ghanaian singer revisited the rocky events that led to the creation of one of her biggest songs to date. What began as a well-intentioned remix of a trending Cameroonian track spiraled into an exhausting licensing battle.
Wendy explained that after releasing her version of “Vivian,” originally by Cameroonian artist Prince Aimé, she and her team took the right steps, contacting the creator and paying a hefty, undisclosed fee to secure usage rights.
However, the situation quickly escalated when a man named Waxy Kay emerged, also claiming ownership of the song. He demanded payment as well. Wendy, determined to do things properly, paid him too. But even that didn’t resolve the issue.
According to her, Waxy Kay returned yet again, threatening to pull the song from streaming platforms just as it was starting to gain traction. Emotionally overwhelmed by the repeated demands, Wendy redirected her energy into a new track—one that channeled her pain, stress, and frustration.
That track became “Too Late.”
Initially, the song didn’t get the attention she had hoped for. “Something felt off,” she admitted. That changed when a young girl named Tracy Shay danced to the song, and the performance went viral, bringing new life to the single and pushing it into mainstream circulation.
Wendy was deeply moved by the unexpected help. “This child came into my life as a blessing and to show gratitude to God, to the universe, whatever connected us, I just need to do something for her in return,” she said.
Now, the singer says she’s less concerned with what critics think and more focused on showing appreciation to the girl who helped “Too Late” find its moment.
