AFRIKEN CHALD

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Kgothatso Floyd Maimela (born 11 July 1995 in Hammanskraal), professionally known as AFRIKEN CHALD, is a SOUTH AFRICAN record producer, a DJ and a songwriter. His debut studio single / created disco was released in September 2017. He featured one of the best reggae artist in JAMAICA “IRIE AC” on his first single “wait for me”, from his ep titled “M.A.N.D.E.L.A” (Mistakes Are Not Dictators Elevate Lighten-up Again). Kgothatso grew up listening to pop, electro house, hip hop and deep house music, which inspired him to rap from the age of 15. He later moved from being a rapper to producing and writing pop, electro house and deep house music in his own unique style, fusing the African feeling and emotions. Music has been a common factor and his shadow from the day he started. He is currently studying Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences at the Sefako Makgatho University of Health Sciences

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

music is like the inner voice within you, that is heard on the outside world through special sound waves

What is your music dream?

become the best producer ,dj and songwriter in the whole world

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

change how people value material things than life

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

summer by calvin harris

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

calvin harris david guetta erick morello marshmellow

What inspires you to make music?

passion and curiosity

What is the message you want to send with your music?

M.A.N.D.E.L.A (Mistakes Are Not Dictators Elevate Lighten-up Again

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

motivated to inspire

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

lack of creativity

What do you think of Drooble?

the best site for musicians

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

yes i denitely do, i follow and share their music, attend their events

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

a well written song, mixed and mastered profeffionally with a solid instrumental