Getting to know LeNinja la ko Att/ville a lil more
Another edition of “Rep Your Hood” covers. We bring you Clement Chabangu aka Skillo LeNinja aka Mr Ayoba Chomi” from Atteridgeville. Skillo has quite a history in the game and is yet to make some more moves. He wants to learn as much as he can about the game and also give back because it took someone believing in him to be where he is at.
1. Please give me a brief summary of your musical life :
My first performance was in 1995 lotus garden primary school @the end of year awards evening. With two of my closest friends at the time, Kevin Naaido and Mohamed Riaz and we named the group K.M.C. We sang *Keith Martins - Never find someone like u.*Lol. The crowd went crazy; I started out first as a vocalist so I have a lot of influence from soul music.
2. Why & How did you get into the hip hop scene?
I was always around' bomrapper' so I kinder got hooked to the word construction and how different it is from writing/creating a vocal track. The expression on a hip hop beat has endless limits in terms of concept. So I started to listen to Skeem, Crowded Crew, Bongo Maffin, Rap activity jam Lol. East rand rappers were on fire @that time… Too Fresh!
3. What struggles have you come across on your way up?
The industry has a bad stigma based on loyalty. So the biggest challenge has always been trying to get companies to believe in your product. Money talks strait and 2beers! lol
4. How would you define your sound?
My sound is easy to the ear radio friendly and appeals to all target markets because of the concepts and beats…
5. What do you think of the hip hop scene in Cap City?
The scene has changed for the better because we now regard ourselves as a business*ninjas* Like getting their paperwork in order. Some are upgrading their profiles to get endorsement deals.**hits don't pay bills teamwork does**
6. Which other artist from Pretoria, besides yourself do you think is making moves we should look out for?
Woow!! Too many to mention because their names are now on posters every weekend and I see their names on line-ups with big acts so Cap City is on the hustle.
7. Who locally, is your musical influence?
Mandla Spikiri…Lol *Foreal*
8. You are featured on Hype “Newcomers’ Delight” what did a platform like that do for you?
I was actually surprised that I was on that issue.I wasn't contacted neither was *Team Ninja* but it felt good which means somebody is watching...**so the phone has been quite busy with bookings**
9. What has been some of your biggest highlights in the game so far?
Getting a phone call from HHP*Jabba*@9am Monday morning saying; Le-Mafia **Ayoba Chomie is a hit**that for me was reason enough to keep pushing. **Sereng Stoko Lol. S/0 to Jabba.
10. Do you think the rap game has changed for the better?
Everybody is trying to pay rent so I am not in a position to say who traded underground for commercial...Bread and butter system is the order of the day!
11. Besides being a rapper, what else do you do?
No comment for now...But stay tuned...*For Real*
12. What are you currently busy with that we look out for, from you: mixtape, album, performances, recording?
I am still trying to convince Trompie (HumaBeat Machine) to let me back in studio Lol!! Mix tape is still under-construction it’s gone be full of surprises...I am going back on tour again soon...so look out for all dates and places will be at around the country… More info will follow.
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**hits don't pay bills teamwork does**
like that
True that!
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