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Dennis Chimanzi
FAST-RISING Zim hip-hop artiste Saintfloew believes the best is yet to come from him.
He is currently one of the most sought-after musicians in the country.
The talented singer recently walked away with the best Zim hip-hop male artiste gong at the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima).
Saintfloew, whose real name is Tawanda Mambo, has vowed not to rest on his laurels.
The singer dropped a new track, “Mutemo Wemukombi”, a couple of weeks ago, which is doing well on the market.
In an interview, the 26-year-old singer said he is improving his craft with each passing day so as to stay relevant.
It is a dog-eat-dog affair within the genre, with competition coming from the likes of Holy Ten, Ti Gonzi, Noble Stylz, Takura, Voltz JT and Ishan.
“There is stiff competition in our industry and the only way to survive is through working hard.
“If you notice, we are taking turns to trend in Zim hip-hop. Dominance is not guaranteed as everyone is working hard to produce quality work,” said Saintfloew.
“I wish to stay relevant forever, hence I will be frequently releasing quality music.”
Saintfloew has managed to turn himself into a respectable brand since storming the music scene some five or so years back.
“I have grown because of hard work and consistency. Music is my life.
“It is what I think about every time. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I start pondering on how best to improve my product,” he said.
Corporates are warming up to the singer through several endorsement deals.
“Several companies have shown interest in working with me. For instance, I recently inked a long-term ambassadorial deal with a company called Pandi Gas,” said the “Silas Mavende” singer.
“I have tried my best to be well-behaved so that I do not soil my brand.”
The singer added that he is still weighing his options on dropping a new album.
“I have a lot of unreleased music.
“However, I am not sure as yet if I want to drop an album or not. If the situation permits, I will do so, but as for now, more singles will be coming.”
The singer reckons social media is creating unnecessary pressure for artistes due to extreme demands.
“You just have to be yourself and do things your way to stay sane,” he said.
Online Reporter