Urban Craft caught up
with one Dj Wongo for a one on one chat and give him the chance to let the people
know just who he is, what goes on behind the scenes and what it took to be a deejay.
Below are bits and pieces
from that interview;
For the benefit of
those who might not yet be familiar with you, can you tell us Who Dj Wongo is?
My
Real name is Tonderai Elijah Marange, Born On the 28th November 1991..grew up
in a family of Seven and I am the fourth Son. I Did my Academic education at Tamuka
Primary School and Seke 3 High School.
Where Are You Based?
Dj
Wongo is Born and bred in Chitungwiza's Seke Unit M Area..
What made you Decide
Upon a career in Deejaying?
I
have always been in love with music and the art of deejaying, My family and friends encouraged me to fulfill my longtime desire, that of Deejaying..
When and how were
you introduced to the art of Deejaying?
That
would have to be the Year 2013, that was the year i was first introduced to it and
started. i introduced myself and made quite
a name through parties, PASSA PASSA'S and public functions in my own community.
I got inspiration from from the likes of Kudzai Gadzikwa(J.M.P) Legendary Muziq
Producer among others.
Would you Say that
Deejaying is economically viable,Locally?
Yes
I can Say that with some degree of confidence that it is because since I started
doing this, its been quite evident that one can live off the art of deejaying just
like any other profession.
their
is definitely more appreciation for our services wherever you go. as deejays our
hope is that we can also play a part in helping our music industry grow.
What Motivates You?
My
Motivation comes from the type of music I listen to. I am into Dance-hall music,
local and international.
What is Gangstar
Konah About and When Was It Established?
Gangstar
Konah Sounds is the name of my Soundcrew from right here in Chitown.
I
Am the only Dj though and we also have one Mc in our Crew..Gangstar Konah
Sounds Was Established in 2013
Can You list some of
the names/members that make up Gangstar Konah Sound?
Gangstar
Konah Sounds Consists of 4 members Right now.
1.Tonderai
Marange(Dj Wongo)
2.Namatai
Mhuka(Mc Namz)
3.Morris
Mhuka(Antany)
4.Sagelaw
Chingaira(Khago)
What are your Goals?
Our
main Goal is to emulate other notable sounds like Digital One, Fyah Lynkz &
Judgement Yard. We also aim to take our skills and music everywhere possible, doing
it in Bars and Hotels too, all we would need are the right slots where we can
showcase our works to the people.
What have you done
to make sure that your works reaches the Fans?
My
confidence when I reach the dancehalls Occasions.When I had the opportunity I
use it correctly playing up some good party songs to the fans.Keeping up fans
in Party moods
Can you explain to
us exactly what you do and how you go about your work?
In
my works I always use good international & local links which usei have acquired over the years. These 'links' upload
brand new tracks, albums & single tracks for me so that when I get them I start
working on the live mix-tapes. it also means that i have enough material for my sessions
and playlist.
I
also have Some good friends in Jamaica who do shoutouts, dubs and Jingles for me
and these are Pellachi, Hitman Wally and Wowski from Kingston Jamaica, to mention
a few.
Any Words of For
Aspiring Djs?
I
Just want to say, djs keep focus on whatever you might want to do and never
give up..Keep On Striving Hard.
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