PINEHAS NAKAZIKO
ALL the way from Katima Mulilo, disc jockey, producer and songwriter Mushe Musomi (popularly known as DJ Vuyo) continues to make his mark in the music arena.
The multi-talented artist, whose music is based on real-life stories, has been making good music and catchy songs for his supporters, and he says he is working on new and massive projects set to be released soon.
His music is not only catchy but also strikes a chord, especially with the youth.
DJ Vuyo says for the past three years he has been working on improving his skills with the help of acclaimed producer DJ KBoz, who he says has taught him a few tricks.
“I have been working on creating more recognition for myself to represent my region (Zambezi),” says DJ Vuyo.
DJ Vuyo rose to stardom in 2019 when he released an album called ‘Monica’ where he worked with DJ Famous and Excel, followed by an album called ‘Cousin’, which he produced with DJ KBoz, Andrew on the beat, and Focus Laqost in 2020.
Last year, he took his music into the African market when he went to Lusaka, Zambia, and collaborated with artists in that country – the likes of Rich Bizzy and Yo Maps.
He also released an album titled ‘Jealousy’, mixed and mastered by DJ KBoz at Ñotabúlyàho Studios.
Some of his great songs are ‘Shoe size’, ‘Job is job’, ‘Muloti’, ‘No pressure’, ‘I am sorry’, ‘Hold me’, and ‘Share’.
“I have so far worked with great musicians such as Tate Buti, Top Cheri, Sunny Boy, and fellow mates from home – Kwaito Lager, DJ Siya and Short Killa,” says DJ Vuyo.
According to DJ Vuyo, over the past three years, he gained more recognition in the music industry.
“I am working on an album. I haven’t come up with the name just yet. I look forward to going overseas and collaborating with bigger artists.”
His new single from the upcoming album, which is currently enjoying massive airplay, is titled ‘Money’. The song talks directly to men, encouraging them to treat their women right.
INSPIRED TO EXCEL
DJ Vuyo was born in 1995. He started his education at Mayuni Primary School before going to Grootfontein, before finishing high school at Rundu.
His inspiration in music started in 2004 but he only started his music journey in 2015.
“My biggest inspiration is my father, who would always sing songs while sculpting chairs. So, I would always listen to him, and this has contributed to my love for music,” says DJ Vuyo.
He says his father also wrote a couple of songs, which inspired him to start writing his own songs, as well as producing them.
He says he started producing at Ñotabúlyàho Studios in 2010, and has been producing many hit songs.
He has also produced many songs for Tate Buti such as ‘Beer is nice’, ‘Mukentu wako’, and ‘Cheka bow’, where he also collaborated with him.
He cites lack of support and sponsorship as some of the challenges artists in his region face.
“Sometimes when you’re in the studio, you feel like you’ve created a hit song, a song the audience will enjoy only for it to be a failure,” he says, adding that making good music needs commitment and time.
He sings in Sifwe and English, which he says is about keeping his tradition and culture.
“I want our culture to be recognised overseas and I want to keep my tradition in my music. I should not lose it,” he notes.
Vuyo’s music is available at different music outlets and online music platforms.
He urges young people, especially those in school, to focus on their studies and stay away from social ills, as it destroys their future, and refrain from alcohol and drug abuse.
He says for him this year is all about working hard and making good music, some of which he will be releasing very soon.
He also plans to collaborate with more artists and shoot more videos.
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