The Motswako sub genre having birthed many still active gameplayers like Fifi Cooper, HHP,Khuli Chana, Towdeemac, Notshi, Madleradoeboy and Cassper, still continues to hold it's own and hasn't shown signs of dying out or loosing it's grip.
There's still many emerging artists under the banner with plans to carry it forward and make their own mark.
One such is Mabizol from the Capital City of the North West Province. He's been on a comeup since 2010, learning the ropes and harnessing his skill. Collaborating and putting in any work that will get him closer to his dream. Be it studying the craft, producing , even doing a theme song for a local radio station. He is working under the label "Gura Nami" where he delves as an artist and producer.
Mafikeng is no doubt the god of the Motswako world. It's produced many creatives, even outside the Hip Hop space. Mabizol is on a musical quest and he is also ready to make his contributions as one from Lemaf.
Here is the QnA session we had with him:
What/who sparked your interest in Hip Hop?
I have always been in love with Hip Hop music from a young age,
though my older brother really influenced my love for Hip Hop, like the music he always played in the house really sparked my love for it.
You refer your sound as being T-Rock... explain the inspiration behind that?
T - Rock (Tswak Rock) is a term that I came with up with as my sound is Hip Hop which is well blended with sounds of other genres of music, and it is also to let people know that Motswako music still rocks,
hence T - Rock (Tswak Rock) The sound will be well documented on my upcoming project #iSangoma EP
What's the Hip Hop scene like in Mafikeng?
The Hip Hop scene in Mafikeng is just normal, a lot of talent around. It has it's fair share of Ups and Downs just like any other Hip Hop scene.
Which artist/s do you look up to and which qualities and character traits in them do aspire to?
I look up to alot artists for different reasons but I am a big admirer of Mufasa and his achievements in the game.
What do you think is the biggest huddle/challenges facing emerging rappers today?
Most people in the industry especially emerging artists, have the wrong perception about the music industry and that's what causes a lot of confusion and pain towards emerging artists.
Would you say studying what you do as a musician is important?
It depends on an invidual, for me I did a musical course for a year at Mmabana as a pianist and I studied Sound Engineering and recently completed a Sound Technology learnership programme at the SABC
My music it's about everything. I write about love, everyday life crisis. To keep it short I take the hopes, wishes and dreams of today's young people and set them into music. Simply going pop without compromising the art.
Do you think S.A Rap is being socially responsible enough, if all at all in their music ?
The music is socially responsible, it's only the problem of people misinterpreting the message that is portrayed by the sound.
Do you think the beef serves any purpose, especially for emerging artists?
No! Beef is not good, its a thing that most bitter people implement in order to take a good man down. I am all about love, peace and unity.
You heard that. No beef, just the music.
Besides handling the books, Mabizol is currently working on his Ep "iSangoma" and it will help his step up into the game with a sound that's unique and fresh but keeping true to the Motswako identity. First single off the project titled "Space Love" is due to drop sometime in October.
Be sure to look out for that.
Twitter : @MABIZOLL
Fabebook Page : MABIZOL
YouTube : MABIZOL TV
Top 5 in 3s:
Name your top 3 rappers in Montshioa:
1. Kay Tah
2. Khiry Lucas
3. Info Lepara
Name 3 rappers you know from Rustenburg:
1. Dee XCLV
2. Lore and Ofentic
3. Ozzey music
Name 3 producers you would like work with from Mafikeng:
Well there are only three producers that work with Mabizol for now and they are called
1. Me
2. Myself
3. and I
Name 3 female rappers from Mafikeng:
1. Fifi Motloung
2.Teddy Seray
3.Tee Fermerso
Name 3 songs you know by rappers from Klerksdorp:
1. MDB - Bodega
2. C4Star - undercover
3. MDB - Plug Talk
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