By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
Everything that De Original Careless touches turns into gold because he is not an ordinary person!
Few days after his EP was dropped, the multi-talented musician’s phone has been ringing non-stop with event organizers asking for his performance.
The EP called from Mafton to Jozi, has 4 must-to-listen songs.
He is already nominated for best new comer at Mzansi Kwaito House Music Awards (MKHMA)
“This shows gore hard work pays and I was happy that finally Mzansi can now see my music talent,” said the renowned actor, whose real name is Tshiamo Semunza.
When asked who inspired him musically, he said,” I won’t say I was inspired by someone. I’m from Mafikeng and Motswako music is more like a culture or tradition
” Is more like asking a Chinese guy who inspired them to learn Kung Fu, lol. Motswako is more like a lifestyle.”
His EP was recorded at Joweto Studios, engineered by Zingo Lingo.
The song Baby Powder 2.0 he features TracyMavo, while Slap hard he features K4 African Boy.
De Original CarelessI has also received a Tiktok award nomination for 2022 Best Creator.
“So I have been pushing hard both on the music side and comedy,” said the famous comedian.
His CV says it all as he has worked with the following stars: Zola 7 on a skit, Motlatsi Mafatshe (House of Zwede), Nkanyiso Bengu (Pastor from the River), teamed up with Madlophutho, featured Themba (danger from Deep city), just to mention but a few.
People can find his music on all online music stores like iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music etc.
In January the TV personality and Radio host De Original Careless released a hit single called “Rekaofela” and worked with JoviSlash.
“Never stop working on your dream. Yes, it won’t be easy, but keep pushing. It’s only a matter of time before you make it,” he said.
Born in Mafikeng (Maftown), the man has an extraordinary gift. He is a radio host (1912 Online Radio), actor, comedian, film producer, a Brand Ambassador for Wakoo Mulla App and Michelle Brewery.
He started his music career in 1999 when he was in high school (Batswana Commercial Secondary School). He gradually developed his skills, then started doing demos and became one of Mafikeng’s well-known underground artists.
In 2006, he did a song known as Motswako All-stars with Cassper Nyovest and Notshi – Killer Bee. This took his musical career to a high degree of fame.
He also worked with Cruz Afrika & Ntosh Gazi (Mr John Vuli Gate) on their newly released song called Umjolo.
He told Alex Reporter that he had been musically discovered by Linda (ex manager of the late Oleseng Shuping).
“I was 20 years old, ” he says, adding that he was also inspired by the late HHP and American Rapper Ja Rule.
