Music producer from Pienaar contributes to Usher’s album
The amapiano producer is set to release his first album, Nyeleti, on October 26.
An amapiano producer has big dreams to make a name for himself in the music industry.
He is a testament that when you put in the work, the results speak for themselves.
Frank ‘Frank Mabeat’ Ngwenya was among a selected few South African producers who remixed the song “Ruin” by US singer, Usher. The song is included in Usher’s album, Coming Home, which was released in February.
Lowvelder Express asked Ngwenya about his musical background and his thoughts on working with such a well-known performer.
“It felt awesome. What I like about the song was that I was able to make sure I stick to my sound and deliver the African sound.”
Ngwenya has since worked with notable SA artists such as Oscar Mbo, Murumba Pitch, Soa Matrix and Russell Zuma, producing hits songs like “Athandwe”, “Lindishone” and “Umoya”.
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He began producing beats in his teenage years, drawing inspiration from his brother, who was a rapper. Witnessing his brother’s love of music encouraged him to pursue it as a career.
He said he began by producing hip-hop beats before he discovered his favourite genre was amapiano. Ngwenya is set to release his debut album, Nyeleti, on October 26.
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“My debut single, ‘Izethembiso’, featuring Eemoh, is out. My ultimate goal is to establish the largest record label in South Africa, expanding globally. I’ve taken the first step and can’t wait to share my vision with the world,” he said.
