‘Music legends stayed away from vulgar language’

RISING dancehall and afro pop artiste Jeremiah Muzimbawake whose stage name is Cojac says past musicians made meaningful music that resonated with listeners.

This, he said, has challenged him to revisit their music to source ideas and inspiration to create impactful music.

Cojac told NewsDay Life & Style that musicians such as Leonard Dembo, Oliver Mtukudzi and John Chibadura, among others, made music which impacted lives, entertained and had no room for vulgar language.

“I have come to understand why our parents listened and still listen to these musicians; it is because they addressed issues that resonated with their audience. So, now when I create my music, I revisit their songs to source ideas and find inspiration to come up with meaningful music,” he said.

The musician said most artistes are dwelling on the entertainment side of music and a few have put emphasis on music that positively impacts lives.

The artiste, who began his career in 2003 with a single track titled Mudiwa Feli, said the journey came with obstacles that have hindered consistency in the release of projects. The chief obstacle is lack of financial resources, he said.

“My mother has been supportive along the journey. However, it has been a different story with my spouse. I was not honest with her that I wanted to be a musician, which she was not okay with. She has assumptions that artistes get involved with many women and end up in failed marriages when fame gets into their heads,” Cojac said.

The dancehall and Afropop musician is set to release a 15-track album next month.