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Asithi shwii and flip the script a little on your headtop. Independence spreads across a myriad of genres and it’s hard to ignore other independent players from outside our core focus; Mzansi Hip Hop. This is why we have the platinum selling Afro Pop artist Aubrey Qwana in the middle seat on this episode. With roots in Hip Hop, Aubrey has worked his way up and found himself a beautiful spot in the Afro Pop genre, from humble beginning in KZN to topping charts all over Mzansi with his hit single ‘Molo’ and many others. His story is one for the books, so go on ahead and press play.
00:00 Intros
02:56 Not being an artist but still getting signed and Aubrey’s roots in Hip Hop
12:00 From Diploma to music
22:00 Navigating the industry as a signed artist
24:00 Finding courage to go independent
31:57 The team and the fall outs
39:23 Attracting good people
50:00 Hitting the ceiling debate
01:13:00 The hardships of independence
01:20:00 The meaning behind the project titles and finding the needle
01:43:00 Outro
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Filmed at Flame Studios, Con Hill.
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Editor and Artwork: Lwazi Madonsela @Umsindisiwesiko
