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needs to be covered in the country’s budget because this industry can contribute a lot to the local economy. Collective working and supporting each other really needs serious attention.”
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“As an artist, I wish they could address that all the music genres must be taken seriously because currently they only support you once you do Gospel. Another thing, I wish every musician in the country get paid for their talent, we all need money. As artists, we must take our talent seriously like using all those social media platforms to get the recognition we deserve.”
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“The only thing that I’m looking forward to being addressed is the art development fund to be introduced in ENCAC. The art development fund is the only way that can make the art industry in the country survive because all artists will be able to use this fund to produce some good services, which will also take the Eswatini entertainment industry to another. As we talk now, every artist survives only by taking the little that they have in their pockets to do music videos and organise an event. This is destroying the industry because many artists end up being broke without benefiting anything in return and also quit which is a loss to the entertainment industry. The fund is the only thing that can stop all of this as artists can have a backup in everything they do in the entertainment industry.”
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“As one of the MC’s in country, I would love the issue of corporate companies to hire and give other MCs equal chances for their services instead of hiring the same people every time. May they give other MCs a chance, full payments and the privilege of that service.”
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Born Thabiso Malinga from Steki also known as Turgid P De Vocalist has released multiple tracks, which are inspiring. He has been featured on an inspiring track titled ‘Isimo’ by another young lady known as Miss Diamond who hails from Mkhuzweni. The song is already available on all music digital stores after being released last year on November 8. The track is set to give hope to those who once faced bad situations.
Tweek we were pleased to review versatile spinner !Sooks who hails from Antidote Music, which is a local entertainment stable that houses musicians such as Sarnilo and Mzwaa, to name a few. We would like to share with you some of the facts that we had to dig about this decorated musician. we hope you will enjoy.
HIS His single ‘Cry me a river’ made it to SA Deep House Spotify playlist
With the new single ‘Cry me a river’!Sooks continue to break boundaries not only locally, but also in the neighbouring rainbow nation. After his song was featured on the playlist, his picture was uploaded as a cover of the playlist. Germanborn and South African-based DJ and SA record producer Ralf Gum recently showed interest in the local spinners’ single during a House music show dubbed ‘Addicted
Byou flip the page, let us indulge you with today’s scope from the decks. We have versatile spinner VintageDEEP, born Thembela Shabalala.
He is a self-taught Deep House DJ and producer from Manzini. During a meet and greet with the Gcwala team, he shared more about himself as well as how he has been able to release music under international labels.
“I’ve been making music for 10 years now. My specialty is minimal House which is a sub genre of Deep house. I’ve had releases from various South African record labels, which are OBS Media and Sanelow Labels.
“I also have two local releases with a label called +268 Recordings,” he said.
He went on to share what sparked his love for music, as well as the challenges that he has faced in his career.
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“I’ve always been curious as to how producers made music and when I got my hands on music making software, I realised that music was my calling. “My music
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He has shared stages with huge names from the Deep House genre
He has graced shows such as ‘World without end’, which is a record label established by Julian Gomez. This show featured United Kingdom (UK) Deep House DJ Jimpster, SA DJ and radio host Kid Fonque, Vinny da Vinci and Julian Gomes. journey has had its ups and downs just like most producers out there.
“Having to teach myself how to make music was my biggest challenge. Getting bookings as a DJ was also a challenge but what helped was being able to socialise with our DJs,” the DJ said.
He was asked how working with SA record labels has helped him gain motivation. In his response, he highlighted that he got to understand the industry more.
“Working with SA record labels has helped open my eyes to how the music industry actually works, from knowing how to properly release your music to how to properly market yourself as an artist.
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“I’m currently working on my first Extended Playlist (EP) for 2024 titled ‘At the moment’. “This has been inspired by the different sounds in this House genre.
“I just want the audience to hear the different sounds that inspire me as an artist,” VintageDEEP said.
He is the owner of the label ‘Wolf Unleashed Records’
Through this concept, !Sooks has hosted musicians such as Sowetanborn Fka Mash, KVRBO, The Bishops, DJ Cup, Lady Zee, Cybos, Sculptured Music, 2SMAN, Sue Anne, Random Fact as well as Andrd18.
He won ‘Best House Artist’ in the 2019 MTN SWAMA Awards
The versatile musician shocked many with the win in 2019, but his hard work earned him the award. As proud as he is, he has toured the Netherlands with Antidote Music founders Mmeli and Sizo last year.