Kwa-Thema – Katlego Makaolaba, popularly known as Mokoalaba K, is an innovative hip-hop artist who has dreams to take his music career to greater heights.

He recently released an eight-track EP featuring songs titled Ngikuthanda Njenge Mali,Azange Abekhona, Umona Usuka Esweni and more.

His music journey started in school when he would write poetry and hip-hop and RnB songs.

“My friends always told me to take this music thing seriously because I’m a good writer. I’ve been an unknown artist for a while.

“I grew up listening to F-Eazy and RnB and I ended up writing my own songs. I was not an amazing singer; I knew I could only do hip-hop, even though I write RnB, until I discovered artificial intelligence (AI),” he said.

Mokoalaba K explained how an advertisement on TikTok inspired him to create music using AI.

“Most artists gatekeep record deals and as an unknown artist from Kwa-Thema, I can’t get a deal to write music for prominent artists, so AI made it possible.

“I started three months ago and I fell in love with it because I was able to do a song, send it to my friends, post it on TikTok and it got a great reception,” Mokoalaba K said.

He added that the good reactions motivated him to create more. Mokoalaba K is inspired by renowned artists such as Tamia, Lizz Wiright and Vusi Nova.

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“I haven’t worked with any artist yet but I hope to work with Vusi Nova one day,” he said.
Mokoalaba K shared what he hopes to achieve in music.

“I want to become the best AI music producer and end up working with big artists,” he said.
Mokoalaba K said what sets him apart from other artists is his versatility and unpredictability.

“I can also do gospel songs and you can easily relate to my music because I write for everyone. My music is for motivation, inspiration, healing, appreciation and relationships,” he said.

He talked about the role of music and AI in his life.

“AI has become my best friend and gives counselling to most of the things I go through, so AI and making music makes me a better me,” Mokoalaba K said.

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