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THE RISING
STAR OF YOUNG NASH
My interview with young Nash was at rehab studios in the
Harare CBD; a cosy set
up where the graffittied walls and the posters are sure to make anyone feel
like an artiste and any artiste feel at home. I was met by a voiceless Young
Nash and, seeing the questioning look on my face, told me he had lost his voice
at a photo shoot that week.
He is quite an intriguing character, smiling all the while
and making jokes about his “new voice”, even saying he would take advantage and
make a record or two while he still had it.
Young Nash seems to have a never-dimming radiance about him that spills
off to all those around him.
Fast – making a name for himself in both the public and the
hip hop circles, Nash has been acknowledged for having a style of his own. The
energetic raps he gives with his unbroken – sounding voice have an ability to
put energy in even the dullest sounding songs. He has an unmistakable voice
that is usually preceded by his trademark “maihwe”.
We were obviously curious about were his trademark came from and he told us how
one of the first features he had at Rehab was on a track called “maihwe” where he did the chorus.
Not only is he a rapper, but young Nash is also earning his
stripes as a producer and quite a good one at that. He has been learning under
the watchful eye of Anonzi Xndr, who is the main producer at rehab studios. The
young protégé is oozing with talent and anyone with a good eye (such as myself)
can see that he is going places. In fact I got to see him in action as he was
recording an artiste during our interview; communicating in sign language since
he was voiceless. Honestly, it was all really funny but I guess the job had to
be done
Currently writing his A’ level examinations, he has a great
passion for music but he hasn’t let that deter him from his school path. There
were even history textbooks lying all over the work area and one gets the sense
that Rehab is not just work for young Nash, it’s also home. He says when school is done every day; Rehab is always his
first port of call. His intelligence and academic sharpness is evident through
conversation, you can tell he’s a very sharp boy and his focus can be seen in
his enthusiasm when he speaks. I know it’s interesting to know how he handles
the two, (school and music) but he seems to be balancing it pretty well as he
is releasing his album/mixtape on the first of December this year.
His single, Me & you, released off the upcoming album/mix tape created a buzz on the underground
music scene. As soon as I mentioned the single, he was quick to look up at the poster
he had made for the single, which was put up on the wall in front of him. In his words, he aims to create the same buzz
with his album/mix tape. The offering is going to be titled Perephanilia (yeah
I had the same look you have on your face right now!!!). I know you want to
know what that means, I did too (the rappers are getting smart on us).
Apparently it means tool and he says the album/mix tape is going to be his tool
to make it to the top and to fame; now that is title and a half.
Perephanilia, according to young Nash will have 21 tracks
and from those, only you & me and let’s
get it on (featuring Xndr) have been released. Young Nash says he is
inspired by the likes of G – unit, Da Les, and Kapital K; it will be nice to
see how the influence of such different artistes will show on the album/mix
tape. He has worked with a large number of artistes on this project and it is
obvious that the result will be explosive. He worked with Tatea da MC, Anonzi
Xndr, Absurd, Simba, Crimson Blue, Ishy X, MC Cut, Teddy, Bmac, G.O.R.E, Negye
& Archie from the group Ludicrous Rapertoire, Rasta Pfacha, Jeneral Tatata
& Micha of ammunition. Young Nash has his favorite tracks which he wants
people to look out for and these are excuse me Ft Xndr (produced by
Anonzi Xndr), All around the world Ft G.O.R.E & Micha (produced by Simba
Tagz)
Legend Ft.ATL & Absurd (produced by Kamakazekosh).
If you didn’t know this boy is before now, WHERE HAVE YOU
BEEN?? This is the kind of talent that Zimbabwe needs to up its rap game and it
will be nice to see how he does on the market after the release of the album/mix
tape. People should definitely watch this space…because the star of young Nash
is rising…and fast!!
QUESTION &
ANSWER
If you could be
invisible for a day…. *thinks* haa, I’d probably sleep
If you won a million
bucks… I’d buy shares in Coca Cola (I told you this boy is smart)
Who would you like to
work with? Everybody
What don’t you leave
home without? Mu phone and my mp3 player
What are you
listening to the most these days? The new Natasha Bedingfield and Kelly
Rowland albums [awkward silence]
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He started out in a group called Young Arts
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He is an absolute twitter bug (he didn’t put his
phone down throughout the interview!! )
young Nash
@youngnashylee on twitter
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young Nash
@youngnashylee on twitter
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