I
got a possibility to hang out with Donald Mr "I Deserve" himself.
He's a very unassuming and cool character who always produces a mammoth smile
and laughter when around people. Donald is currently full of activity with his second album that is expected to fall soon with his HIT single I Deserve . His first album was titled "Just Donald." Underneath
is what we got up to...
“I just hang around people with positive vibe and attitude,
people that can inspire me to be a better person…” Says Donald
Who’s Donald?
I am a very simple guy, young Tswana boy who’s passionate
about empowerment, in love with music.
How old are U?
26.
Where did u grow up?
Northam (outside Rustenburg and Sun City)
How was it like growing up there?
Perfect place for one to grow up and for me it was
refreshing quiet in the middle of nowhere far away from Johannesburg.
Is it only your music that drove you to Johannesburg?
I actually came to Jozi for school, which is something very
important to me. My mom is a teacher and back then if your mom is a teacher you
were forced with a lot of pressure to be an A student and I was such until I
was done with school.
Would you agree if I say a talented person does not need to
go to school?
I would disagree, because a lot of people mistaken success for
talent. Talent is just one small part to your journey to become successful, it
is just an opportunity and success is your mindset, your wave of thinking. All
the people that you see in the industry successful are in the right mindset…
Where did you attend high school?
I did two high schools, St Dominick (Rustenburg) and Dancer
International College (Pretoria).
Then from there what did you study?
I did UJ, computer science.
Well, did you finish it?
No, I dropped out just when I was supposed to be doing my
final year.
Any plans to go back?
I am not going and the only reason for me not going
back is because I decided that I wanna
pursue music even in an educational level, I wanna teach music and open my own
school. I know I am very knowledgeable on the computer science side and I can get
a job without the qualification, that’s how knowledgeable I am. But with time I
discovered that there was no passion there and I was more
passionate about music and not just becoming a recording artist. I believe that
the best artists out there know what they are doing but it’s also good to have
raw talent and education too.
Tell me Donald you seem like a person who believes in
oneself, do you believe in God?
Yes, because without him we are nothing.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No I don’t, the very last girlfriend I had been the one that
inspired I deserve. And I am going to be single for a very long time.
How did she inspire the song?
Well, you know I was in a long time relationship with
someone and we got to a very comfy point together plus with that there are
great expectations. Then it happened that I went through a very dark time in my
life where I was involved in an accident; and that happened to be a test for
her to see how committed she was in the relationship. It was very emotional for
me and I was alone during that most difficult time. I also had to go through
the aftermath of the accident alone and no one deserves that. So the song came
about during the first week I got discharged from the hospital, the way I was
feeling, the pain I was feeling just made me write and that’s how I deserve
came about.
How supportive was your family?
My family was very supportive, actually from the onset and
few of my friends.
What are you going to be getting up to since its love month?
I will surprise you with my answer, I am probably gonna be
performing for a group of women maybe single but those who need to be reminded
that love does still exists and it needs to be pursued. I am here to tell you
that there’s someone out there for you.
“I am also ready for love…”
You seem like a private person, are you?
Yes I am very private.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, we are six...
Donald & The Music Industry
Tell me about your turning point in the industry?
I had a few of those times but I can’t pick them out as to
when did they happen and all I know they did not last because I am a very
positive person, I can go through hard times but I always bounce back with a positive attitude. But I would
say where I started to see the light was when I was at Will Of Steel Productions as much as people might have probably thought that me living was from
a negative connotation. But I am who I am today because of Will Of Steel Productions and I
will always be thankful for that.
From Cleo you went straight to be independent, so what do
you source out?
I source producers and pay them but for now I am working
with Kent.
What criterion did you use to see Kent is the right person
to work with?
What had happened I always wanted to work with him but I did
not know how to get to him. So he and his management approached me.
Wow that's awesome man, you know in the music industry there many challenges, so what is your
advice to upcoming artist?
You know what? One needs to look within them first, know what you
want in the industry. It’s all up to the way you think as a person and you know
when you’re doing something wrong. Don’t sign what you don’t know, read or get
a lawyer even if it’s from a big person.
Thank you Donald for the opportunity and all the best with your album but before we end, what is your motto in life?
Hard work pays and respect elevates...
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