MAM ISSUE #2
From the dusty streets of Makotopong in Limpopo just outside Polokwane , Morema Jacky, well known as Mopedy in the music business had a vision to one day be a well-known hip hop artist . It is evident, given what Mopedy has achieved thus far, from popularising Pedi rap to being nominated in the SATMAs. It is clear that he wanted to be extraordinary and bring something new in the music industry, more especially in the hip hop scene. It is with no doubt that he has done wonders and continues to do so. We talk to Mopedy about his music, the progress he has made and his big ideas and understanding about the music industry
From the dusty streets of Makotopong in Limpopo just outside Polokwane , Morema Jacky, well known as Mopedy in the music business had a vision to one day be a well-known hip hop artist . It is evident, given what Mopedy has achieved thus far, from popularising Pedi rap to being nominated in the SATMAs. It is clear that he wanted to be extraordinary and bring something new in the music industry, more especially in the hip hop scene. It is with no doubt that he has done wonders and continues to do so. We talk to Mopedy about his music, the progress he has made and his big ideas and understanding about the music industry
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MEGA ARTIST<br />
Issue no: 02<br />
MOPEDY<br />
Pics by: MOPEDY<br />
From the dusty streets of Makotopong in Limpopo just outside Polokwane ,<br />
Morema Jacky , well known as Mopedy in the music business had a vision to<br />
one day be a well known hip hop artist . It is evident , given what Mopedy has<br />
achieved thus far, from popularising Pedi rap to being nominated in the<br />
SATMAs. It is clear that he wanted to be extraordinary and bring something<br />
new in the music industry , more especially in the hip hop scene. It is with<br />
no doubt that he has done wonders and continues to do so. We talk to<br />
Mopedy about his music , the progress he has made and his big ideas and<br />
understanding about the music industry<br />
Selling 3000 copies from the boot?<br />
At first I had no plan to release my album<br />
(Moletangwedi). My plan was to release<br />
singles to radio stations, push them on the<br />
street and gigs and get exposure from those<br />
singles. I did that successfully for a few<br />
years but came a point where people started<br />
requesting for an album. In fact they didn't<br />
want an album; they wanted a full CD –<br />
laughing out loud.<br />
I was approached by countless people allover<br />
and all-the-time telling me that they<br />
have my music on their phones and laptops<br />
but they wanted more. Most people<br />
approached me through social media and<br />
some personally approached me during<br />
e v e n t s a f t e r m y p e r f o r m a n c e s .<br />
Moletangwedi is a result of those requests.<br />
I was just responding to people's needs,<br />
which led the album to 3 000 copies in three<br />
months.<br />
CONTINUED NEXT PAGE<br />
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