Exposed Vocals Interviews “Krazyman”
Tshepo Mac donovan Phillips was born on the 03 November. He hails from
the township of Boichoko in the Northern Cape Postmasburg,
where his dreams to become a kwaiTo superstar began. In H.T.T BiDi
primary school had a keen interest in re mixing other Artist songs
that received
positive feedback from the students & friends encouraging him to move
forward was also a member of a pantsula dance crew called
(The Real Movers)
In 2002 he and a group of friends formed a Kwaito crew called „FTJ”s
which was taken out of their 1st names Fido Tshepo & Jackie,
got schemed by one of labels around jozi, and the crew broke up
krazyman went Solo
Then met with Isaac wellem aka Lukwizzo and recorded a Single Never
Give uP and formed a crew Mystical Fusion with an editional member
Mmeli Xaba aka Tender Violence,The crew had high hopes and were
waiting to be discovered but that big break didn’t really come
thru,later on krazyman decided 2 drop the crew but work with them as a
featured Artist cos the crew was more into Hip Hop with less kwaito
Tunes and krazyman was a kwaito Artist Back then
Krazyman decided to drop out of High School to pursue his dream,a
full-time career in music which started out with him recording his own
demo’s and Studied Live Sound Engineering at SARA (New town) during
The Day & At Night His Matric, also studied electrical engineering at
Alberton North (Ribach)
Krazyman Started performing at Pageants, Talent shows,Street
bashes,Clups & Festivals.
Tender Violence had their own recording facilities even thou it wasn’t
much but that’s where krazyman and the unknown South Site Movement
honed their rapping n kwaito skills on a countless number of songs
with local beat makers that were distributed around South side.
while he was working on his demo.
Krazyman went on his way to Audition on Zola7″s Kwaito Fabulous which
was won By: Bravo,But that didn’t stop him from his music career and
also did Mtn Summer Awards Ad as an extra
Recorded Igwababa featured by Blackjents currently known as
Zero11,alongside RaptyL,Sjova & Gini,which was produced by,The Late Sk
same guy who produced for Emtee,CruzAfrica just to name few, also
featured vixens on the
music video was from his own casting company self gebou media &
projects pty ltd, the video did well on Channel 0 & the soundtrack on
SA Radio Stations
Krazyman also got featured on kasi my kasi on etv”s documentary
show,with Tender Violence This introduced him for the first time to a
national audience and he became well respected and that’s where he
gained his Respect.
Shot his own movie with the likes of the Late Tshepo Ngwane,Ernest
Msibi both from yizo yizo n Zone14 SABC,Nombulelo Ngwenya & Fortunate
Mkhwanazi
Released numerous songs under his belt SelfGMediA,
Krazyman decided to follow in the footsteps of his Idols
Zola7,Bricks,Mandla Spikiri & others and break into the mainstream
Hip-hop Kwaito scene when he dropped of his demo’s at Major Labels it
was Rejected bt Soon Been Released by well know Artist were he dropped
his Demo couldn’t do nothing but let it Go,got signed to one of the
major
label for publishing deal,SHEER PUBLISHING. Which currently parted
ways hence krazyman is more of a business than just an Artist.
It was Self G media Entertainment that introduced Krazyman to the
music industry. He travelled across the country as part of the
entertainment.
Released his first official Music Video: TRAFFIK KOP ft Tender
Violence and LIFE YA KASI (soundtrack) ft Phixmazol,Raptyl &
Sjova,which was exclusive played on THETHA-FM & made iT to TOP 40 with
Dj Bongzito,2015.
Krazyman spent 2014 through to 2016 recording his first Official album
while groomed himself for the big-time and sharing stages with the
likes of: Vukani Khoza|Maphorisa|infinite
Boys|Kwesta|Busisiwa|Uhuru|
Africa|Kay-E|985|Sbu from ukhozi Fm|SbudaP|BlaqP|Caysoul|Emtee just to name few,
Performances which received applause and cheers from crowds around the country.
Currently working on his album Anger Love & Pain which will Be
released March 2017
Album includes the smash hit singles :TRAFFIK KOP|LIFE Ya KASI & LERATO
Lookout for Anger Love & Pain Album
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What
made you decide to become an artist?
Krazyman: As Tshepo Phillips I grew up in The Small Township Boichoko
at Postmasburg Northern Cape (SA),
and I decided to become an Artist because since I was young my dreams
of becoming a kwaiTo superstar began in primary school, had a keen
interest in re mixing other Artist songs that received positive
feedback from the students & friends encouraging me to move forward
and I was also a member of a Pantsula dance crew called
(The Real Movers)
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your
inspiration behind it?
Krazyman: ha ha ha, people used to call me crazy hence I was the one
always talking nonsense or come up with sick ideas. Ek is ‘n Maal ou
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you
ever give your music away for free? Why?
Krazyman: I think its a good platform aspecialy for us independent
artist(s) and its good to sometimes give out my work for free so that
I can grow my fan base,so here’s a taste of my music
http://bozza.mobi/selfgmedia
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any
smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some
tips?
Krazyman: Work work work work hard and stop being lazy get information
and also learn the music business side of the industry.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do
you handle that?
Krazyman: iyoh, sometimes ek loss die beat agter (sometimes I leave
the beat behind) aspecially if I’m performing at the gigs without
front of house or stage monitors but then I catch up quick..
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that
you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Krazyman: yes I do tour,I’m busy with organising my own events,my
upcoming events its at Limpopo, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Botswana
and North West for now..
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration?
What is your usual songwriting process?
Krazyman: its Life
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do
you use to share your music?
http://bozza.mobi/selfgmedia my wapsite will be up and running
very soon www.facebook.com/krazySA
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might
find on your mp3 player?
Krazyman: hay dontie,non,zibit 4kol ekse. Lol
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year
off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Krazyman: did you just ask a kid from Postmasburg about half a
million dollars not Rands? Ok! It will be Property investment, build a
massive Clup,buy More film equipment and Recording facilities for
SelfGmediA and Projects,
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Krazyman: yeah need that life band equipment and I’m also working on
my supper album Anger Love and Pain.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works
best for you?
Krazyman: at gigs,online plus I just signed a deal with mtn and
vodacom for caller tunes just seach for krazyman song tittle: Lerato
and thanks for your support in advance.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists
(Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Krazyman: America with Lil_Wayne because I respect his hustle,music
and business knowledge!..
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you
want to talk about?
Yes,Look out for my album Anger Love and Pain that will be of
of the best album ever to come out of SA and I’m also busy with,
Seeking The Face of GoD the movie and just Completed the other movie
tittle: Qhekanyetso (Betray) feature two of the best South African
Actors Ernest Msibi and The Late Tshepo Ngwane… Also working on my
Artist(s) House Album DeepCuba 2young brothers from Limpopo Signed to
SelfGmediA just to name few but that’s a lot going on under my Label..
And I’ll be shooting my Music Video for Lerato single because its
really doing well on radio.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Krazyman: I actually studied Live Sound Engineer and Electrical
Engineer, so maybe one of them.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it?
What was going through your head?
Krazyman: Some guy name Sgem1 now goes by the name of Bhar.. I was
thinking of his sick flows and bhar after bhar no wonder he changed
his name to Bhar. Lol
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities
while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Krazyman: I make time for my kids,family,work and love life.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?
Krazyman: more good music and quality films from krazy Lenyora La Postmasburg.
