Mike Q gets inspiration from the world's music geniuses

Nkateko Bright Shirindza, also known as Mike Q, is sipping his inspiration from the cup prepared by music geniuses from all times.

He grew up listening to Wizzy, Drake, Chris Brown and Michael Jackson, and maintains that finding the meaning behind their music has made it easier for him to create his own.

“Many people do not need to be taught what to do. All they need is one ounce of inspiration, and then they do the rest on their own,” Mike Q said. “People like that have the strength and willpower to push their own way through the challenges, and eventually make a name for themselves. Some of them are innovators who set the example of achieving success and fame by doing things their own way. I am one of those people.”

Mike Q is from the Njhakanjhaka village. He sings trap and R&B and believes that his lyrics and tunes have healing propensities.

He was only thirteen years old when he developed his love for R&B and says that music is his daily bread. “I really can’t live without it. It’s no wonder that I sing so well; I have always had an amazing talent as a musician.”

He made his break into the music industry after he met producer Rendani ‘Moneyspender’ Nemungadi of Nemungadi Records. Rendani is from Masakona village. “He helped me with a studio to record with quality equipment,” Mike Q said. “He loved my voice and music and advised me to register with music bodies so that my music could be played on national and international radio stations.”

His upcoming full-length album called Light After The Tunnel is due later in May and comprises eleven songs. “I thank my family especially for their continued support,” he said.

Follow Mike Q on Facebook or contact him on Tel 079 607 6041 or 082 866 9340.

Entertainment - Date: 08 April 2021

Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Tshifhiwa Given Mukwevho was born in 1984 in Madombidzha village, not far from Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province. After submitting articles for roughly a year for Limpopo Mirror's youth supplement, Makoya, he started writing for the main newspaper. He is a prolific writer who published his first book, titled A Traumatic Revenge in 2011. It focusses on life on the street and how to survive amidst poverty. His second book titled The Violent Gestures of Life was published in 2014.

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