Dilo di changitse, mara we still here and today we’re bringing you one of Africa’s biggest exports. Ladies and gentlemen, we got Focalistic in the cut. The man has been around the world and he had a lot to share with us, from his upbringing to his influences and his new album Ghetto Gospel. An incredible sit down that’s definitely for the books, press that play button. Achuu!!!
00:00 Intro
2:05 Ghetto Gospel listening session recap
5:10 Focalistic origins/ rap journey
7:48 Mother’s role in life
09:37 Not using his political science degree
11:50 family support
12:35 Impact of school / self aggrandization
17:00 Different ventures
17:52 Major League synergy
22:00 Sjava’s energy and knowledge
25:22 Creating opportunities in the pandemic
30:20 Keeping Pretoria spirit
31:35 The power of manifestation
37:22 Pitori Super League
39:00 Measuring success
42:40 Shebeshxt impact
45:15 the pros and cons of free music
50:20 the art of of presentation
57:00 pretty lady fanbase
59:00 Thebe Magugu connection
1:00:53 Capturing memories and experiences
1:02:30 Performing for big crowds
1:05:30 Cassper mishap
1:15:35 The debut album feeling
1:21:41 Underestimating Foca’s pen
1:24:42 Song previews and leaks
1:26:40 Music podcast flowers
1:27:40 Foca’s flowers
1:29:40 Maturity
1:32:23 Bacardi infusion and production breakdown
1:36:34 Trust fund drop delay
1:38:00 Chicco chemistry
1:39:40 Tjaro flowers
1:41:42 Sjepa talk
1:43:25 Ghetto Gospel favourites
Guest
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