The 411 Magazine The 411 Magazine issue 4 July/Aug 2017 | Page 75

FEATURE
What was it like collaborating with
MC Bushkin, Bailey Browne, Mils
and Marni on the Kudana remix?
It was such a great experience!
They're all really talented artists
and we got on so well and that gave
the project a whole lot more
energy. Everyone brought their A
game.
How would you best describe your
music?
As stories. My music reflects real
life, through first hand experience
and also from seeing what happens
in the lives of those around me. My
inspiration is life, I like to keep it
real.  I feel this is why I'm able to
dabble in so many different genres
of music.
What artists influence you?
I have so many influences in my
musical journey. Artists like Otis
Reading, Michael Bolton, Andy
Brown all the way to R. Kelly,
WizKid, Drake, etc.
What's your earliest music
memory?
I was 3 years old and my brother
and I were asked to jump on stage
with my Dad at a family wedding.
We were so excited for the 
"If you love
what you
do, never
give up no
matter how
hard it
gets"
opportunity that we ended up
performing on one of the tables! It was
such a great experience, I fell in love
with entertaining people from there.
What artist are you listening to the
most at the moment?
A few I can mention are Nutty O, Bailey
Browne, Jonah, J Boog, Mista Eazi,
Wizkid, Rock City, Bruno Mars & DJ
Khaled.
How would you say the Afrobeats
movement has changed over the
years?
I feel like afrobeats music is more
accepted nowadays, it has given more
artists the opportunity to try out
something new and be more creative.
Afrobeats is growing and it's come a
long way.
Do you think the popularity of social
media has hindered or enhanced
artist creativity and promotion?
It has definitely enhanced so many up
and coming artists including myself. It 
has given us platforms to be seen.
Although, I have to say, before social
media, fans had to make a conscious
effort to find out more about artists
whereas now, music and art is literally
handed to them.
You perform and travel all over the
world, what country do you enjoy
performing in the most?
I'd have to say my home country
Zimbabwe. They have a certain
energy when you are on stage. They
show so much love and appreciation,
it's an exhilarating feeling.
What advice would you give
someone who is trying to break
into the music industry especially
the urban music industry?
Be prepared to work hard and give it
110%. It's not a normal job so
remember what you're in it for.
Remember most professionals have
put 10,000 hours into their craft
before they made it, so ask yourself
how much effort have you put into
your craft? Most of all, if you love
what you do, never give up no matter
how hard it gets. You've got to do
what you love for yourself.
Twitter: @Mr_Boomslang
Facebook: /MrBoomslang
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