admin“Maskiri” Musimbe.
“Simbi Yangu is off my upcoming album that is set for release next month. As you have noticed I have had great reviews online and massive downloads from the time of its release last month. Due to popular demand, its instrumental, ‘Simbi Yangu Riddim’, has paved way for a compilation album where eight artistes (Zimbabwean and Nigerian) have produced their songs,” he said.
On his collaboration with Maskiri, he said the song has earned him the respect of fans.
“Amai Vake” has also been blazing from the time it was released last week. Plans for a follow-up video are on the drawing board,” he said.
Great has been the feedback that his local fans have made an outcry for him to get back in the game, according to Mushekwi.
“I have always been in music all along although I have been behind the scenes. I have a production company Shakestone that brings in Zimbabwean musicians every month to perform. I have hosted the likes of Sniper Storm and Maskiri,” he said.
Besides promoting, he also has a recording studio where he works with mostly upcoming Zimbabwean artistes.
“I also have a job where I work in a restaurant because the bills need to be paid. As much as I am a musician, I have to look after my family,” said the musician who was recently blessed with a baby boy, Kayden.
He highlighted that these commitments had forced him to shelve his own music although his upcoming album will stamp his presence on the local music scene. He, however, regretted the state of affairs in Zimbabwe that he said was not conducive for artistes’ growth.
“I work hard to help musicians but the challenge is marketing them back home. Our people are not keen of buying our music and promoters do not adequately pay. People forget that we have responsibilities too and need to sustain ourselves,” he said
In the same breathe, Mushekwi urged fellow musicians to unite and support each for them to grow.
Online Reporter