With the world gone digital, certainly Eswatini has gone with it and it’s great to see local artists shine on these digital music platforms.
With the introduction of digital streaming, the music landscape has made a plethora for different artists streamable and accessible from all around the world.
Now more than ever, digital mu sic marketing is essential in growing an artists brand and awareness within the music and entertainment industry.
These op portunities are useful to local acts that have been making waves on these media platforms like
MBABANE – Multi-talented artist Londizwi Simelane (28) leaves no stone unturned.
The contemporary painter, design er and performing and abstract artist from )arview in 0anzini has a dy namic rhythmic way of espression.
6imelane, also known as /o[$rt has definitely grasped the meaning of change to become more modern as attitudes and fashion trends are changing.
The artist started painting at the tender age of and hasn’t stopped since. +e has an $ssociate degree in *raphic ‘esign and innovation from /imkokwing, 8niversity of &reative Technology.
Practices
With his e[traordinary vision he has mastered the art of bringing things to life. +e practices still life art, which depicts mostly inanimate subMect matter, typically common place obMects which are either nat ural (food, flowers, plants, rocks, shells, etc.) or man made (drinking glasses, books, vases, Mewellery, coins, pipes, structures etc.). +e also uses fabric painting by decorat year old /inda ‘lamini.
+ip hop sensation and internation ally renowned ‘- 6upa &’4 has flown the Eswatini flag high by taking the number si[ spot for his mi[ titled, µThe 8ntitled mi[ ’ on +earthis.
Downloads
The music was released on the Day , and has seen received over one thousand views and downloads since its release. The superstar is currently sitting on this spot under the most popular category for Hip Hop.
µThe mi[ is not subMect ed to no specifics but is
A recycled dry is one of the amazing art deco collection suitable for interior and exterior, done using spray paint, acrylic and craft paints. ing material from clothing to home furnishings like pillow cases and hand bags.
ABOUT HEAR TIT APP
Hear this is a digital musical platform that was released in April 2022 where artists can upload their songs on for people to live stream, record or download.
This platform helps artist to promote their music to a larger audience in real time. It is listed under the category, music and audio.
According to Google Play hearthis has achieved more than 357 thousand installs and has two thousand ratings with average rating value of 3.8.
They offer free download directly apk from the Google Play store and other versions that they are hosting.
Moreover no registration or login is required for downloading.
Must vibes of songs that are current ly big and other huge throwbacks,’ said the +ip +op artist.
,t was the third time for the artist to release any of his work on this platform and he has been making sure he is up there with the big boys securing the top positions each time.
The artist has also been releasing his mi[es on other digital platforms only changing the title series of the mi[es.
2ther artists who have been using the digital space are ,lla Penboy who has had releases on sound cloud for a single µTMwala %ami’.
The single was released on 0arch
, and saw the artist hitting the high ranks even getting to have a tMwala bami challenge that went viral on social media platforms like facebook.
When reached for comment 6imel ane gave a word of encouragement to aspiring artist. ³To all upcoming artists make sure you do what you love and what you represent, when the roots are strong the fruits are very sweet,´ said the artist.
+e went on to say that, also they should not shy away from planting a seed (idea) which they won’t har vest from lastly they shouldn’t give up on themselves because greatness comes within,´ 6imelane said.
6imelane has done art for local celebrities including ‘- To[ik, Eim sofly, Phelisto Wezz, Nassau and others.
Inspiration
This inspiration for art stems from the love of nature and is influenced by style, design, techniTue or char acter. +e also has a background of artists in his family although they do not use the same techniTues and channels.
Eimsofly who’s one of the celebrity artists from the kingdom that Simelane has designed for when reached for comment said ³/o[$rt is too dope, he’s one of a few artists , know who are customising clothing with art. +is work is perfect in my eyes and , believe we need to give respect where it’s due,´ said the rapper.