The hottest hip hop party in SA is going down this Friday in Newtown, and with a line-up including Khuli Chana, Tumi Molekane, AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Reason and Fifi Cooper, the good times are pretty much guaranteed.
In honour of this fact, we asked Khuli Chana and Tumi Molekane to answer a couple of questions for us…
When did you feel you’d made it in the industry?
Khuli: I felt successful when I scooped three SAMAs in one night. I still buzz with excitement every time i think about that night.
How much has hip hop in South Africa grown in the last 10 years, and do you think it’s heading in the right direction?
Tumi: It’s has definitely grown and things are looking good. I am a little philosophical about it though. People have finally caught on to the music, but I am not so sure the artists have…
What did it feel like the first time you ever took to the stage in front of an audience?
Khuli: I was so nervous! And the worst happened – somehow the sound guy didn’t have a mic for me, so I had to scream, and then we got kicked off stage.
Tumi: I can’t even remember the first time. I’ll tell you this though there was an incident when I was a child that prepared me for the stage.
Do you have any pre-show rituals?
Khuli: Take a shot of whisky, take a leak and PRAY…
Tumi: Yeah, I have to remind myself ‘I Got This’ like ‘This Is No Mistake’ and a little prayer.
What do you love most about performing at Maftown Heights?
Khuli: Running into Maftowners that I ain’t seen in a while. Maftown Heights is a reunion.
Tumi: I will be performing with Reason and I feel like I have front row seats to the best rapper in the country with him.
What should a first-timer to Maftown be prepared for?
Khuli: Prepare yourself for a world class show, it’s epic stuff.
Tumi: Uh, a very special performance of my new single ‘In defence of my art’
Get your tickets at computicket.co.za: http://online.computicket.com/web/event/maftown_heights/861195482/0/62487108