Groove Magazine Zimbabwe Issue 1 | Page 23

GM.: You are a hip-hop artist. Do you do any other music genre? Kapital K: Yes! I also deliver well when it comes to afro-pop, pop and a bit of R&B. Smoothish you know (smiles).Hello ladies! GM.: Do you write your own music and what inspires you? Kapital K: Yes I write everything. Nothing has ever been for me, ever! I’m inspired by almost everything, specifically my daily experiences whether its school, partying, relationships, struggles etc. I turn situations into music which makes it easier for people to comprehend and enjoy seeing as though music is the best universal language apart from you know..... Lol! GM.: What do you think about the hip-hop movement in Zimbabwe? Kapital K: The movement is on the rise and I am very proud of the guys who are uplifting the flag. I have no favourites but I DO respect what Showtime Africa is doing. Those are my brothers for life. Jnr Brown is doing an amazing job. Tehn Diamond is my brother and has always contributed greatly to the movement. FTR is pushing well. I don’t see anyone else. But on a broader note, we gotta give it up to the DJs that rotate our music. The likes of Dizz, Roxx and all my brothers and sisters at ZiFM and Star FM. “As Zimbabweans we need to understand our value as artists and brands and treat like a bar of gold.” Without them it’s very difficult to be heard. Lastly, the bloggers. People are beginning to take blogging more seriously and this adds value to the movement. Zim is currently having. GM.: Do you have any favourites? Anyone you would like to collaborate with locally and internationally? GM.: In the next 5 years, where does Kapital K see himself? Kapital K: I see myself in a very influential position in the music industry in general and I see myself giving hope to my fellow Zimbabwean artists. I want to pave the way for them and be able to build my brand further locally and internationally. GM.: Last words….. Kapital K: Capital Invested in Kapital is more capital. #TeamK4K #KapCity Kapital K: Locally there are a few. I’d spoil it if I told you who the names were, but it’s something the people have wanted (smiles).Internationally I can name a million. Fabolous, La Fouine, Mary J Blige, J Cole, B.O.B and Macklemore hehe. The list is endless. 21