adminPOPULAR Bulawayo House music artiste and producer, Khulekani Bethule known by his stage name Khuxxman, is retracing his footsteps back to a genre that catapulted him to stardom. The Zimbabwe Music Awards winner has reached an agreement with popular South African Afro-pop musician, Patricia Majalisa where she will work with him on his upcoming disco album.
The deal also entails Khuxxman doing live stage performances backed by Majalisa’s band. Khuxxman started off as an Afro-pop musican, producing four albums which won him a lot of admiration from fans of the genre, which is popular both in South Africa and Zimbabwe. He later switched to House music and produced hits such as Vumelan’ Isangoma and Unyawo Lwami which were instant hits.
In South Africa, the genre was popularised by the likes of Majalisa, Pat Shange, Brenda Fassie, Chimora, among others. Khuxxman said he was delighted to have struck a deal with Majalisa who recently performed in Bulawayo.
“I’ve reached an agreement with Patricia Majalisa that will see us working on my latest disco album. The album will be produced by her producer, Thando Zinto.
“I’ll also be doing live performances with her band,” said Khuxxman. He added that work on his new album will start in February, once the festive season is over, as both artistes will be busy with shows. He said he had given House music a lot of attention and felt he was now neglecting disco music lovers.
“House music is popular with the young generation but the problem is that most of them do not buy music. “However, disco music is loved by the older generation who have disposable income to buy my music,” said Khuxxman.
In what could be one of his last few shows where he will perform a house music set, Khuxxman, will this year perform at the Kalawa Jazzmee annual Homecoming party in Bulawayo on December 27.
He said he will use the platform to network with the South African artistes who will perform at the biggest music event in Bulawayo, and hopefully land a deal to do a project with any of the artistes. – New Zimbabwe.
Online Reporter