WHEN you fall, you get up, dust yourself and keep moving.
KwaZulu-Natal-born rapper Desmond Ndumiso Mchunu, who goes by the stage name Dezza Mr KZN, is proof of this.
He was a rising star five years ago when he was still rapping with his colleague Maraza.
But he failed dismally when he tried to go solo.
Dezza s music did not do well at all and he had to be employed as a restaurant waiter in his home province.
This affected him so much that he slipped into a depression and was admitted into a psychiatric hospital.
People blame weed, which is totally wrong. I was just frustrated by most things not going my way when most of my peers such as Zakwe, Duncan, Maraza and many more KZN rappers seemed to be progressing,” he says.
But the rapper says the experience humbled him.
It is not easy, it is quite scary being locked up in a dark place. I have come out with one thing in mind to make it in life no matter what,” he adds.
Six years later, he says he has recovered and is set to take off from where he left.
I m best in the hip-hop game. I ma lover of life and every day I dream to be better at anything I do,” Dezza says.
Dezza Mr KZN says he was never spoilt growing up, even though he had an opportunity to attend good schools, he remained humble, with Christian values deeply instilled in him.
I have fond memories of Ntuzuma where I grew up the same place that bred artist Zulu Boy.
My father is the biggest influence of my love for music, especially reggae music,” he says.
Dezza was recently signed up by KOMA entertainment with which he will release his new album titled this year.
He says this album is inspired by his unfortunate commitment to a psychiatric hospital during his darks days.
Music heals, teaches and has all the answers. I do not know how and what else I could have done besides music,” he says.
Being a solo artist is challenging but fulfilling. I love it.”
He says he has his mind set on bigger things though.
I am definitely going back to school to finish my architectural studies. You are nothing without education, even if you are famous. Education is the key to many doors,” he says.
His hit single My Everything features Boene Ntshilo, an outspoken transgender, and is causing a stir on social media and among his fans.
The track is about a rapper begging his live-in lover not to leave him as he is about to make it big.
I am also releasing five music videos before my album is even released,” says Dezza. CAPE Town is fast becoming party central.
Apart from the upcoming jazz fest, which sees thousands trekking into the city, the Cape MANY relationships take strain over the festive period due to heavy parties, drink and socialising with others rather than our better halves. But reality soon sets in as the social scene quietens down.
To get back on track on the homefront takes quite a bit of effort. But condom company Durex says these simple tips will return the magic spark to your relationship.
Don t stop looking after your own needs. Many people absorb themselves in a relationship, putting their lover s needs first. This can be a massive turn-off, and make a lover feel trapped. If you re happy, independent and secure you ll be a lot more desirable.
Look after your lover. In the early days, people tend to woo each other. Once you ve Town Electronic Music Festival (CTEMF) is growing in popularity among the youth.
It packs a variety punch, with entertainment stemming from hiphop and disco to bass, house, techno and newer forms of electronic music unique to South Africa.
Renowned for its carefully curated line-up, the five-year-old CTEMF brings together an assortment of local talent and imported luminaries.
This year s programme aims to represent South Africa s vast and thriving electronic music industry in its global context.
Artists such as Goldie, won your partner s heart, it s easy to take it for granted. Seduce your lover, whether with praise, small thoughtful gifts, foot rubs or whatever else makes them feel good.
Be more active. Loss of libido is often linked to lifestyle. Exercising together will get your blood pumping and make you fit for the job.
Be healthier. Poor diet, drinking, drugs (legal and illegal), lack of sleep and general lack of fitness will all make the libido flag.
Kiss. Most relationships start with a lot of kissing but this often wanes over time. When you kiss, you are up close with your partner s pheromones sexual attraction chemicals; which will boost desire.
Show yourself off. Pamper your body so you re as well-groomed as you were on those first dates and flaunt it in flattering undies. TED Wizard Mills is set to give South African audiences a taste of yesteryear s music as he takes to the stage for the first time in South Africa at The Lyric, Gold Reef City on Friday, 19 and Saturday 20 February 2016.
Mills, , was the lead vocalist for Blue Magic, an American R&B music group who rose to fame in the 1970s. The group has since earned a sizeable profile among the greatest groups of their era and they were not only known for their exquisite vocal harmonies but also for their masterful storytelling choreography.
Blue Magic is best known for their dreamy Soul ballads, Sideshow and Three Ring Circus. As the lead singer of Blue Magic, Mills has performed with some of the biggest legends in the entertainment business such as Jackie Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr., Curtis Mayfield, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Temptations, Mick Jagger and many more.
At The Lyric in the month of love, Mills is set to take the audience down memory lane performing the group s number one hits.
Among the tracks music lovers can look forward to are the classics, Chasing Rainbows, Remember November, Just My Imagination, Tech Me, and Spell.
The show starts at 8pm and tickets are available from Computicket and start at R400 per person. Writer Nightmares On Wax, Harri & Domenic and Boris Brejcha will feature alongside some of South Africa s trailblazers and hot new talent.
Long-serving icons Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Kenzhero and DJ Superfly will share the stage with moldbreakers Okmalumkoolkat, DJ Lag and Rudeboys.
Established house and techno purveyors such as Terrence Pearce and Andi Dill are billed alongside fresh talents Adam De Smidt, Kyle Roussouw and Robin Would.
In addition to the main event, CTEMF will also host a three-day workshop programme ahead of the music festival.
Mix it up. Couples tend to explore a lot in the early days but once you ve found what works, it s easy to get stuck in a rut. Try new positions, toys, and foreplay techniques or introduce a bit of kink: or, all of the above.
Change roles: Many people fall into being either the active or passive partner in sex. Swap places if you usually initiate sex, urge your lover to make the first move. And if your partner leads the way, pounce on them instead.
Share fantasies. Great sex involves the brain as well as the body so engage yours.
Be more romantic. Sex and love work together. The more you know your lover, the more sexually honest you can be. Remember this and there s no reason sex shouldn t get better with every passing day.
Free and open to all, the workshops explore the many different facets of this rapidly growing industry.
Tickets are priced between R250 and R750 and can be bought at http://ctemf.nutickets.co.za/1413.