I stand
besides a tree of talent waiting to pick one fruit that I will share with the
world and get to taste the juice of their hard work, when the fruit I did not
even know existed fell into my hands, little did I know this would be the a
taste that would create in me a new view about this artist. I knew her from
shows around my hood and funny thing is I have a clip of her where she was
singing two years ago, to add to that one of the songs she sang is now on her
CD. I’m proud to introduce the INGOMA AWARDS nominee Tshepang Mofokeng.
THE ROAD TO GREATFUL
In all the
people in the world God blessed me with a gift that a lot of people sort after,
which is singing. I would never trade this gift God gave me for anything I am
so grateful that God afforded me the opportunity to share with the world at the
same time I’m giving back to him. God opened doors for me to work with the
people I have worked with to be where I am today, people like Zahara, Jaziel
Brothers, Mama Abigal Khubeka, Babu Themba Mkhize, Thapelo Kgomo, Pastor
Patrick Duncan, Bishop Benjamin Dube, Selaelo Selota and Lulu Dikana. I had a
greater experience backing for Mafikizola for eight years; I also did backing
for Theo Kgosinkwe’s album and Nhlanhla Nciza’s album. Got featured on Keke’s
latest album and did a song with Mahoota. From working with all these great
musicians I have learnt a lot that equipped me for “GREATFUL”. People are
different I have learnt to be patient, the music industry is rough and as an
artist you need to have a thick skin.
My album is
not conformed here at home, the music is very versatile and I believe we have
really stretched ourselves when making this master piece. Every song has its
own identity, such that I made sure that every song has an intro that
accommodates where the song is going. It is very western influenced but not too
far from home at the same time not targeted at one specific group, abo mama are
to love it, even nabo gogo are catered for.
I must add
that the transaction from being a backing vocalist to being ‘’ THE ARTIST” is
difficult yet fun, I get to choose how I want to sound like. Come to think of
it I never wanted to be an artist but God called me and I answered.
INSPIRATION BEHIND
GREATFUL.
I believe
the best I could be is serving the Lord, I’ve had the urge to sing for him and
I wanted to do it my own way by singing new songs to Him and when I realised
that being a backing vocalist would not afford me that, I started writing and
composing those songs and decided to record an album with those compositions.
With my compositions I also added regular well known songs like “uJeso
uPhakeme” I added a verse there,” difela diteng”.
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Tshepo
Mohlala and Xolly Thabethe were on the production, arranging and slicing and
chopping things together, I believe this duo is the best for this project as
they enhanced my vision into this complete product.
BAND
Xolani
Thabethe – Piano
Leagan Breda
– Drums
Joel Klwin –
Guitar
Sinikiwe
Mabaso – Drums (track 2 n 9)
Tshepo
Mohlala - Bass
Tshepo got nominated for best producer.
SINGERS
Soprano –
Tshepang Mofokeng
Alto – Hloni
Mohlala
Tenor –
Sifiso Mhlanga
INGOMA AWARDS NOMINATION
I have been
nominated for two categories, BEST FEMALE and BEST SLEEVE.
Please vote
for me
I am really
humbled that at just three months of release I got a nomination, this shows me
that I am on the right track.
THE PRODUCT
Greatful
consist of thirteen tracks and people are receiving it quite well. My personal
favourite track is “ Modimo wa boikanyo” it is a tswana song which my grandmother
made me fall in love with at a tender age and it speaks about how we can commit
our lives on God’s faithfulness. On the other hand people really love track two
“Sovereign God”.
FROM ME TO EVERYONE
My dream is
that every person who buys the album(operative word “BUYS”) taps into the
anointing, those who are sick to be healed, the bound to get delivered and not
for the album to be limited to South African
shores but also go internationally, I believe South Africa is blessed and
should be showcased to the whole world.
TO VOTE FOR TSHEPANG SMS TO 34050 FOR BEST FEMALE
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