M-Gee's fourth album is ready
Musician M-Gee is determined to share his cultural heritage through his music.
Two weeks ago, this versatile artist featured in our Fresh and Popping section and we have since learned that he is releasing his fourth body of work on Monday.
This talented musician from Rundu has been making his mark one step at a time.
With a hands-on approach, M-Gee's musical deliveries truly make use of a fusion of sounds that give him his own identity. tjil spoke to him to find out a little more about how it all started for him, and about his new album.
tjil (t): M-Gee, could you firstly tell your story and reflect on how you got into the music game?
M-Gee (M): I'm from Rundu - the beautiful town that breeds talent. I got into the music industry in 2009 and I released my first album 2011.
I followed it up with my sophomore album called Moments in Life after four years due to some shortcomings and that I could only record when time allowed. I have since gone on to release other albums that featured songs that got airplay on Trace Africa.
t: I think what stands out with your music is that it's pretty unconventional. What inspires you to make the sounds you make?
M: Growing up I was exposed to my tradition.
My music defines who I am and where I come from; a place of happy souls who are proud to embrace their cultural sounds called Matjikili No Nkurugoma.
t: You are about to drop your fourth album. Talk to us about the message in this album and what impact you want to make with it?
M: This album brings energetic and joyful vibes. It is my conduit to bring happiness to the world.
I have been slowly climbing the ladder, but this is the best album I have worked on. I have shared two music videos from the three lead singles I have released so far from the album.
t: Who did you work with on this album?
M: I worked with quite a number of talented local artists including Ya Mukongo from TKB, Iris, Gurd Grill, Zombie Explorers, Cool Kid and Shake Shone. Talent is not about popular names. Some of these artists are talented and hard workers and for me I would rather work with talented artists than those that are supposedly popping but lack talent. I am grateful to all the artists I have collaborated with in the making of Esimbi.
t: Four albums is not an easy achievement. What have been some of the challenges you have faced along your journey?
M: As an independent artist I struggled a lot with finding a producer who understands me and gives me what I want without limitations. In the past I would travel to Windhoek for beats and studio sessions; thank God I met J-Scoff, a young talented boy from my hometown.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
This talented musician from Rundu has been making his mark one step at a time.
With a hands-on approach, M-Gee's musical deliveries truly make use of a fusion of sounds that give him his own identity. tjil spoke to him to find out a little more about how it all started for him, and about his new album.
tjil (t): M-Gee, could you firstly tell your story and reflect on how you got into the music game?
M-Gee (M): I'm from Rundu - the beautiful town that breeds talent. I got into the music industry in 2009 and I released my first album 2011.
I followed it up with my sophomore album called Moments in Life after four years due to some shortcomings and that I could only record when time allowed. I have since gone on to release other albums that featured songs that got airplay on Trace Africa.
t: I think what stands out with your music is that it's pretty unconventional. What inspires you to make the sounds you make?
M: Growing up I was exposed to my tradition.
My music defines who I am and where I come from; a place of happy souls who are proud to embrace their cultural sounds called Matjikili No Nkurugoma.
t: You are about to drop your fourth album. Talk to us about the message in this album and what impact you want to make with it?
M: This album brings energetic and joyful vibes. It is my conduit to bring happiness to the world.
I have been slowly climbing the ladder, but this is the best album I have worked on. I have shared two music videos from the three lead singles I have released so far from the album.
t: Who did you work with on this album?
M: I worked with quite a number of talented local artists including Ya Mukongo from TKB, Iris, Gurd Grill, Zombie Explorers, Cool Kid and Shake Shone. Talent is not about popular names. Some of these artists are talented and hard workers and for me I would rather work with talented artists than those that are supposedly popping but lack talent. I am grateful to all the artists I have collaborated with in the making of Esimbi.
t: Four albums is not an easy achievement. What have been some of the challenges you have faced along your journey?
M: As an independent artist I struggled a lot with finding a producer who understands me and gives me what I want without limitations. In the past I would travel to Windhoek for beats and studio sessions; thank God I met J-Scoff, a young talented boy from my hometown.
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
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