Njabulo Ndlovu

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Born Njabulo Brian Ndlovu (30 March 1988) in the peaceful homiest environment in Stanger (North Coast ) but he grow up in small town called Eshowe 25 minute short drive from Mr Jacob Zuma (President) home and affectionately known as ‘Roughsound SA’ to the general public. He relocated to Durban in 2008 to study Electrical Engineering Diploma at the Mangosuthu University of Technology. It was after settling in at Tertiary when he felt that he needed a challenge outside academics. It didn’t take much pondering for him to realize his love for music. He secretly fell in love with Kwaito and Hip Pop music genre. After he realized that he wanted to be musician he quickly saved spending money to purchase home studio equipment (Rough Sound Entertainment) where he records his music. He is humble and grateful that he has worked with following big name on his songs such as Lombo, Mavie, khafoo and Drastic Kidd. Performing in big events like Durban Beach Festival, Miss and Mr Mangosuthu University of Technology after Part (2016), Ezimbokodweni Festival, Mangosuthu University of Technology Fresher’s and Opening Bash (2017). Sharing a stage with the likes of Dj Sox, Dj Happygal, Babe Wodumo, Mampintsha, Professor, Dj Mngani, Junior De Rocka and Duncan was dream come true

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

To me music is love, it give freedom and happiness

What is your music dream?

Is to become the world supper star and change people life through music

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

behaviour and believe

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Celin dion _Power of love

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Drake and The Animals III

What inspires you to make music?

challenges

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

Music business is very challenging so please be patient and have faith, don't forget to work hard

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

Great I feel like I'm on another level

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

Internet made thing easy for us as musician but we are not working as hard to push our work , I think we need to put more effort in promotion our music and get international recognition

What do you think of Drooble?

this a good app

What frustrates you most as a musician?

bad marketing and lack of event

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

very much , its dependd

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

I think education is the key musician need to have music background so that they can understand music business as they play a big role as brands

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Roughsound, Mavie , Lombo , they all based in South Africa