Music fans can look forward to Faceboy’s new album
Faceboy says with this album he just wants to give back to his fans.
Matodzi Mavhengani
LIMPOPO – Music producer and rapper, Faceboy, says after producing two successful albums, he is working on a new project which he believes will be a hit.
Faceboy, whose real name is Thembuluwo Ramanugu from Lwamondo outside Thohoyandou, says he has been making music for other people for so long that now he wants to make his own project.
He says the album which is not titled yet is coming soon and he guarantees fans they will be blown away. Although he has released an extended play (EP) and a number of singles, this time around he says he is working on a full album.
“Some of my singles such as Vhalitsheni and Bouncer have received a lot of airplay on national radio. I must admit it’s a humbling experience to hear people singing along to my songs. It encourages me to make good quality music.”
Faceboy says he gets a lot of love from his fans and he is regularly booked for performances and with this album he just wants to give back to his fans.
“I am based in Pretoria but I perform all over South Africa including Venda and Polokwane,” he says.
He says the best part about music is that it is a universal language which doesn’t have boundaries. It’s easy for people to understand and enjoy regardless of the language barrier and demographics.
Faceboy officially started making music around 2011 when he joined a rap crew in his neighbourhood. At the time the members were still inexperienced but he started experimenting with some music beats since then.
“Some of the highlights in my career include producing for some of the big names in Venda rap music (Venrap) such as Prifix and Ph. I have also shared the stage with the likes of AB Crazy at the Spar Music Festival pre-party party last year. I would also like to work with artists like Emtee, Nasty C and Fifi Cooper in future.”
When CV asked him how he manages to cope with the strains of being in the public eye, he said you need to remain humble.
“The industry comes with a lot of pressure, especially when people start to recognise you when you are walking around the mall. It is a bit hectic, but you have to appreciate the love they are showing you.”
