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.