KaBokweni artist optimistic about successful music career
A musician is working on an album with the hope to cement himself in the local music industry.
Growing up in a musical household with a father who had a band, a 26-year-old was exposed to music from a young age. Phumlani Mbuyane is an up-and-coming DJ and producer making his entry into the Nsikazi music industry.
Mbuyane said he recognised his love of music when he watched his father’s band perform.
“Music was a norm at home. Although my father’s band did not become famous, it pushed me to follow my dreams and strive for my own success in music,” he said.
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He has always seen himself as a versatile artist, starting out his career as a rapper and deep-house music producer in 2013. Mbuyane then moved on to gqom music and is now manoeuvering into amapiano, inspired by well-known amapiano artist and producer, Kabza de Small.
Mbuyane said amapiano is an opportunity to make his mark in the industry. In 2020, he released a song called “Ilockdown iyasbulala” featuring local artists, which had over 8 000 downloads shortly after its release. According to him, his first album also received some great feedback on online streaming platforms.
“It is a proud moment for me because it motivated me to not give up, but work hard. I believe that what is mine will find me.” Mbuyane said he is currently working on his album called Foreign Sounds 1, featuring local artist Natasha MD.
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“The upcoming album features 18 tracks and I hope I will get more streams. I am confident about my future in the music industry,” Mbuyane said.
