Interview with Thamsanqa Welcome Cele aka Dj Somu

Thamsanqa Welcome Cele was born and bred in Durban Kwandengezi Township.He develop his love for music from the childhood at the age of 13.In 2004 he started teaching himself music production using fruitloops.He had also released his house beat which people around the neighbourhood loved it and spreading it to Kwandengezi taxi as early as 2006 when he run his own studio and fell in love with house music.In 2010 he decide to further his production by using cubase to record artist(hip-hop,house and maskandi)around his community.He released all the artist songs for free to get the feedback from the community they respond was not good.He continue work out until 2011.2012 quit music to focus on school because he was doing matric. 2013 he came back to pursue his dream went to study at Bostoncollege Soulcandi institute of music-Sound engineering course(Digital music composition and production),duration-1 year.2014 Graduated for completing the course.
 
In 2015 to 2018
Dj Somu tracks and beats have appeared on:
1.Durban hops day auditions
2. 1s and 2s Sabc 1 auditions Durban batcentre
3.The Youth arts boot camp listening session 2017
4.Radio Dut
5.Radical Fm
6.Jamza radio Station
7.Witness Aljazeera Documentary 7th avenue communication(The Reluctant Vigilante)
8.Live your dreams Sa youth awards audition
9.The music imbizo Gqom beat battle competition 2018 finalist
10.All digital music stores
11.Choon music
12.Giving back to the community of Kwandengezi(Music).





Q: How would you describe yourself in one word?

Dj Somu: Passionate

 

Q: Why do you feel this is the ideal profession for you?

Dj Somu: Because am passionate about my work,always on time,ambitious and driven highly organised.


Q: What do you do when not working?

Dj Somu: Reading newspaper front to back,listen to radio station and excercising.


Q: Can you please tell us about your music Software that you Currently Used?

Dj Somu: The music software that i currently used is Acid music studio is a recording and editing music software that allows you to easily create all types of songs with a professional quality.


Q: Where do you see yourself in three years from now, or where would you like to be?

Dj Somu: Moving up the ranks,having a well know recording label recruiting artist and music producers.


Q: How do you balance your work and private lives?
 
Dj Somu: Build down time into my schedule,when i plan my week,i make it a point to schedule time with my family and friends.I drop activities that sap my time or energy.I remember that a little relaxation goes a long way.


Q: What is your dream project?

Dj Somu: My dream project is music producing because i have a genuine love of music and being a producer provides the opportunity to work closely with and get to know some great musicians.I have ability to work with and assist musicians to make great music.


Q:  What are some things that you love? 

Dj Somu: Playing a piano,meeting people who inspire me with their spunk,spirit and passion even when they do not realise . Learning new things, helping others. Music that touches my heart and the soul.


Q: What is your favorite quote?'
 
Dj Somu: The way to get started is to quit talking and being doing.


Q: How's your fans can get updates about you ? Your website or social media links ?

Dj Somu: They can follow me On Facebook and Instagram-(Dj Somu dj somu)

On Twitter-(Dj SomuSA) to get all my update.

 
Q: Where your fans can get your songs and beats?

Dj Somu: On all digital stores just search (Dj Somu)all of my songs/beats will popup.


Q: Which genre of music you produce?

Dj Somu: Hiphop,deephouse and a new south african genre called Igqom.

 
Q: Which country,city and township you live in?

Dj Somu: Country-South Africa,City-Durban,Township-Kwandengezi.

 
Q: Which year did you start your music career?

Dj Somu: Year 2004

 
Q: Where did you study Sound engineering- digital music production and composition,music business course? 

Dj Somu: In Durban-Boston city campus and business college.

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