Up-and-coming rappers want to put South Hills on the map
The duo recently invited one of biggest names in the music industry, Rikhado ‘Riky Rick’ Makhado, to South Hills.
Two young up-and-coming rappers, Wilton Dos Santos (21) and Bronwil Dalton (24), dream of dominating the music industry with their style of rap.
The South Hills-based duo has been together since their primary school days and their friendship has continued to grow stronger.
Speaking with the COURIER, Bronwil said what connects them is the passion they have for rap music.
“Whenever we are together all we talk about is music and plans to promote our music.
“All we do is encourage one another to keep striving for excellence in this tough music industry,” said Bronwil.
The duo recently appeared on a programme called Talent on Track on SABC 3 and they have been invited to various radio stations to share their music.
Bronwil said they want to promote their music and the area they live in, which is South Hills.
“Our area is famously known for the wrong things. It is up to us to change that stigma.
“Our rap is raw local style and if we continue composing music our area and our craft will be recognised and South Hills will be a place for people to be at,” said Bronwil.
Big dreams
The duo recently invited one of biggest names in the music industry, Rikhado ‘Riky Rick’ Makhado, to South Hills.
“Inviting such a name in our neighbourhood had youngsters talking and most of them are now willing to pursue music as a career.
“If we can be big names ourselves we can inspire more young children, as we have already started,” explained Bronwil.
According to Wilton and Bronwil, Riky Rick fell in love with South Hills, which prompted him to release a music video.
“Seeing a music video made in our neighbourhood, thanks to us, is an amazing honour.
“We won’t stop pushing until we become great in the industry because we love music,” said Wilton.
Getting the right gigs
Wilton said they get gigs at various events like schools, weddings and parties.
“For some events, we don’t charge because we want to get recognition. But any event where people want us to be, we go there. But in the coming years, we want to make money out this music project,” said Wilton.
