I nterviewer : Who is Ceega and where is Ceega from ?
Ceega : Ceega is just a nickname guys gave me in high school and my birth name is Sipho Tshabalala . Ceega is from a town called Bethlehem in the Free State province
Interviewer : Growing up , what kind of a childhood you had my man ?
Ceega : I would say , I had a fairly normal childhood and I grew up in the township . Spent most of my childhood with cousins like most “ kasi kids ” and had one thing in common , the love for music and we were inspired by our uncle who used to play drums for the late Lucky Dube .
Interviewer : Ceega , when did you notice that you had love for House Music and what sparked that love for House Music ? “ Any musical influences ” that might have played a part in your journey ?
Ceega : Growing up , I listened to a lot of “ Kwaito Music ” and it was when my late brother started to collect Deep House Music and then I was introduced to the sounds of Deep House . It has been a long musical journey and it started way back in High School back in early 2000 ' s and continued all the way through to Tertiary ( ICESA City Campus Durban ).
“ I listen to Deep house music most of the time .”
Interviewer : What kind of music do you listen to when you are chilling ? Because House Deejays Producers tend to draw inspiration from other musical genres …
Ceega : I get a lot of inspiration from listening only to Deep House Music most of the time . Personally I believe in sticking to the sounds I am familiar with and that is Deep House Music . Yes ! There are times when you would find me giving other music genres some listening to and one of those times is maybe when I am hanging out with friends or loved ones and it is then that I find myself listening to other musical genres . But when I am on my own , I listen to Deep House Music most the time .
Interviewer : Who have you worked with so far in your musical journey ?
Ceega : Ever since the beginning of my musical journey , I have preferred working alone . So currently I am working “ solo ” and should there be growth in my musical journey , I will take the opportunity of working with another artist so as to grow as a musician .
Interviewer : Any current music project you are involved with and what has Ceega got in-store for us ?
Ceega : I am so excited man about the future and I am currently working on releasing my debut compilation Deep House Music compilation which is due to be released before the end of this year .
Interviewer : How would you describe your set to someone who has not yet had the honour to hear you play .
Ceega : With me playing from the heart is the only way to go . I only play music which I feel the masses can relate to and that is Deep and Soulful House music .
Interviewer : Any future or planned musical projects Ceega is involved with , like what do hope the future holds for the brand Ceega ?
Ceega : We can not predict the future my brother but I am hoping that my brand " Ceega Wa Meropa " will grow into a household name as time goes on .