TUT student bags recording deal in lockdown competition
While people are in lockdown, Monageng decided to enter a competition hosted by popular musician Donald Moatshe on Twitter.
Lockdown couldn’t get any better for young aspiring musician Kagiso Monageng (20) as he was the crowd winner of the Red Mic Sing competition recently.
While people are in lockdown, Monageng decided to enter a competition hosted by popular musician Donald Moatshe on Twitter.
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) second-year information technology student won himself a record label deal with Deluxe Sounds registered under Universal Music.
Monageng said he started singing from a very young age.
“I usually sang at school but didn’t take it seriously until I got born again in 2016. That is when I fell in love with what I do.”
The North West born musician said studying at TUT has been great. It has given him knowledge and IT skills he could use in his videos.
“It all started when my friend told me about the competition and asked me to enter. In fact, he asked for my video to submit it for me,” said Monageng, adding that he was honoured to be the winner of the competition.
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He added he wants to hear people sing songs that he wrote or produced to inspire someone.
“Being the Red Mic Sing winner has been the best couple of weeks of my life. I hope to deliver content that will help a brother or a sister in their time of need and pull them back to Christ.
“There were several entries. The judging process was handled by Donald’s supporters known as #TeamDonald. After a crucial round, the top five was chosen. In the finale I was crowned the winner.”
Monageng said he does not have a favourite artist. He listens and loves many songs by different artists, but revealed he is a Dr Tumi fan.
He said while he is still under lockdown, he doesn’t have any pressure from schoolwork but believes it will be challenging when things get back to normal.
“I won’t lie. I feel it is going to be difficult to cope with music and school after this lockdown when everything goes back to normal but at the end of the day I will have to learn to prioritise.”
The multi-talented musician said he also learned how to play the guitar and piano while building up his career.
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“Learning musical instruments has really improved the way I sing, because I understand more about my range and how to play with a song,” he said.
“Most of all I believe that learning things about the production process is what is key to my career. I don’t only want to be known as a singer but also want to be a music producer and hopefully own a record label and look for upcoming artists.”
Monageng told Rekord he was grateful for the support he got from the people.
“I was overwhelmed honestly. I got to see the love and support that South Africans have and I am thankful for that. This has also encouraged me to support others in any way they may need help.
“I feel honoured to be the winner, but the way I see it we are all winners. Those guys were all amazing and we all have great things ahead of us. I wish them well in their music careers,” he concluded.
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