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Describing himself as the “Golden Mic holder”, SAMA nominee, writer, musician And former Head Rush presenter Zabs, says the music the music he creates is not about today only but its timeless.
Zabs whose real name is Ndabaningi Mabuyi share his view and secrets with the resident of Soshanguve during a live studio interview on TUT FM’s Saturday Hip Hop show about his selective methods and determinates when it comes to choosing witch artist to collaborate with.
“If I work with the rappers who are hot right now because it’s almost like I’m saying I need something to be hot right now, like if you’re hot today. I won’t do that.
“Hot people are just different every. I remember when Sister Bettina was hot, you know what I’m saying. Nobody remembers that because there is always a hot new guy after the other one is gone. So if you collaborate based on Temporary things like that then you waisting your time.
“I might do a remix of a hot song today but only if he likes the song and only if the remix is good and would add something to the original song and also his brand.”
He says the advantage of music that he creates is not only significant and timeless but has deeper meaning to it.
“Music is not temporary. The music that we create is not about today. I love the fact that u (referring to the station) you are laying today dates back to 5 years ago, and that is a sign that music is timeless. There will come a time when people will be playing the same songs that we have today and it will not be about how hot you are today but it will be about the music. If you don’t focus on the music then you’re waiting your time because then there is no point of you being a musician.
When asked about what he thinks of the current change in music especially Hip Hop he said that the change is bigger than Hip Hop, it’s not about music only but it is about global politics and economics, and he feels that no one has quite understood how to deal with the chance yet.
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