How awkward would growing up as the only male in a household
blessed with eight daughters be? Who would you turn to when you undergo male
related issues? Mkhuseli Majali celebrated as Qalazive can tell this story that
seem beyond belief to some of us. I guess this set up in a strange way
cultivated his relationship with pen and pad as they were always ready to
receive the burdens and joys he could not share with rest of the family for all
the obvious reasons. The m’rapper personality was born and those touched by his
music are ever thankful because they can now enjoy the style Qalazive describes
as a mixture of kasi Lingo and upbeat tempo for the people who know how to get
down.
This ever energetic and hyper active rapper has been holding
mics for a decade and still going, he however only dropped his introductory
album in2009 entitled Amagqabantshitshi that went as far as being nominated for
the best Mixtape in Hype Magazine awards. It is with this project that he
dropped under the True Sight Music stable that saw him establish himself as a
formidable force that needs to be taken serious in the South African musical
landscape. Few successes with this project includes being rotated in National
radio stations such as Umhlobo Wenene FM, holding number 1 spot in the Kq FM
Bay Top 5, a track appearing on the EC’s Finest Compilation by Hype Magazine to
mention but a few. His hustler tactics saw him hosting sabc 1’s Seskhona.
This brother’s grind in Cape Town and back in his home town
sanctifies him as a street cat that always is looking for means to get his
music through to his targeted market. From listening to his music you can tell
he draws his inspiration from the environment that surrounds him; should we be
forced to box his music we would coin it social commentary.
Currently he’s a King of street rap in Port Elizabeth a titled
he was afforded after emerging in the most fierce battle competition held in
the city on the 10th of September in DnE Lounge organised by
Slaghuis, True sight Music in conjunction with Blackberry. Amongst the
participants that night was Hishaam, Murda Mo, Hakim Motif, Brain Matter,
Gonzo, Kelly B, and Psychotic. The battles spectators discussed were the
Hishaam and Gonzo battle toughest of the night and the Murda vs. Qalazive. In
both the battles the judge’s decision was received by heavy hearts. The final
Round was Qalazive and Hishaam. Qala emerged victorious judges sighting his
hunger, clarity, energy, as the main ingredient that saw him victor.
Whether one welcomes the outcome or not their perceptions do
not alter reality Qalazive is the King of street rap Port Elizabeth. He now is
faced to prove he have what it takes to be The King Of raps South Africa by
battling his guts out on the final leg that will be held in the City of gold.
Will he bring the pot to the elly? It remains to be seen. The 8th of October 2011 is thee
day for him and some other contestants who are in it for the R50 000 worth
of price that includes studio time with Dome.
In his own words he says this would be the necessary push
towards his forth coming album entitled “Uva Ngondiva”. The real questions are,
will winning the competition add value to his artistry and on the flip side
will losing deter his vision? That remains a mystery.
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