Hip-hop star names Tupac his biggest inspiration
ONE of the best lyricists and ultimate game changers in the history of hip-hop popularly known for his amazing punch lines and explosive hits that attracted all continents, the late Tupac Amaru Shakur has inspired a Bulawayo born artiste, Obey “Obby” Masihoro to record his first ever single titled God Blessed.
Based in Emgawini suburb, Obby said the song that promises to be a hit, talks about the incredible tidings God is giving us on daily basis.
“We are breathing because of God’s grace. We have food and shelter which helps us survive. The Lord always protects us from harmful aspects as well as forgive us despite sinning countless times. We are who we are today because we have been blessed by the Lord. Therefore people need to be thankful for the precious things that God has offered us,” he said.
Obby’s latest offering has already attracted attention from Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation who recently invited the potential hip-hop icon as a guest artiste. Obby said he was shocked to receive a call from ZBC for an interview.
“I received a call from ZBC telling me that I was selected as the Lunchtime News guest artiste. I was astounded and at the same time happy that my career is shaping up. I’m hopefully that the Bulawayo family will fall in love with my music because without them I will not thrive,” he said.
The Christian rapper who is determined to make a name for himself in the industry said he is currently working on his debut album.
“I’m working on an album featuring South Africabased artiste King Rodney Killemol, Mthalic banks, and our very own local DJ Stinah. The album will be dropped very soon. I working extra hard to make sure that everything is set on the day of the album launch,” he said.
More is yet to be seen from this young talented Obby whose passion for arts started at an early age as a spoken word poet.