We had time for a quick chat with Sbu Dludlu, one of the winners in the Downtown Studios Studio One Lock Out competition ... this is what he had to say:
Where are you from?
I am from Duduza in Nigel on the East Rand
What is your background in music?
My background in music has been an adventure because I have worked
with the best in the industry. Artists such as Mbuso Khoza, Berita,
Kelly Khumalo, Bheki Nqoko, Xoli Nkosi, Andy Narrel and Musa Manzini.
When did you know that you wanted to be an artist?
I knew that I wanted to be an artist when I was about 8 years old.
What's steps have you taken to realising your dream?
I have tried to get a recording deal but have never succeeded and so I went ahead and registered my own company, Mtima Records.
What does winning the Studio One Lock Out competition mean to you?
Winning this competition is big for me because I have always hoped to be able to record my album in a big studio such as Downtown Studios.
Where do you hope to see yourself in the next five years?
In 5 years I hope to have have sold many CDs and to have my own studio as well.
What advice can you give younger aspirant artists just like you?
The best advise that I can give to younger and aspiring artists would be that they must know the business side of music as well so that they can know what not to sign in some contracts.
Thanks Sbu, we wish you the best of luck!
Thanks Sbu, we wish you the best of luck!
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