Siyabulela “Supta” Sithole's venture into the music industry as a producer and DJ for the past six years has been a gradual journey, but he's ready to take it by storm with his debut EP.
He's worked with renowned stars such as Prince kaybee, DJ Tira, Ndlovukazi, NaakMusiQ and Lady Zamar on a number of hit songs.
Popularly known as a radio personality for 13 years, the star has carved his own path in the musical space, releasing singles including Indoda Emadodeni in April and another in August titled after his EP Ntinga Ntaka (which is Xhosa for “Soar, eagle. Soar”).
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Supta admits the road to releasing the project was laced with fear and anxiety. Putting the EP together and listening to the message of the song helped him grow in confidence.
“There was big element of fear, a big element of anxiety, when it came to this EP for a very long time.
“I got to a point where I thought I was ready to be an eagle and fly, get into a different space and level from a musical perspective. I got to a point of courage and confidence. Of eventually putting a body of work together and releasing it,” he said.
Supta 'ready to fly' as he steps out of the shadows with first EP
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Siyabulela “Supta” Sithole's venture into the music industry as a producer and DJ for the past six years has been a gradual journey, but he's ready to take it by storm with his debut EP.
He's worked with renowned stars such as Prince kaybee, DJ Tira, Ndlovukazi, NaakMusiQ and Lady Zamar on a number of hit songs.
Popularly known as a radio personality for 13 years, the star has carved his own path in the musical space, releasing singles including Indoda Emadodeni in April and another in August titled after his EP Ntinga Ntaka (which is Xhosa for “Soar, eagle. Soar”).
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Supta admits the road to releasing the project was laced with fear and anxiety. Putting the EP together and listening to the message of the song helped him grow in confidence.
“There was big element of fear, a big element of anxiety, when it came to this EP for a very long time.
“I got to a point where I thought I was ready to be an eagle and fly, get into a different space and level from a musical perspective. I got to a point of courage and confidence. Of eventually putting a body of work together and releasing it,” he said.
He stands firm in making music that's relatable and personal, dominating the Afro-tech and Afro-house musical space.
“The level of belief needed in me and the work I do is different. I've always been about music that relays a message, that speaks to a part of one's life, be it in a relationship, work, or day-to-day inspiration that one needs. A message for me is very important.”
Supta intentionally featured rising stars Thalitha and Thabia, among others, as he wanted to shed light on undiscovered talent in Mzansi.
“South Africa has so much talent out there and it's a matter of finding it and working with people who have the right attitude and appetite to grow themselves within the industry. Good music will always be good music regardless of who it is. Whether the name or clout.”
He plans to pay it forward to his supporters back home in Aliwal North by hosting a homecoming event where he will donate some of the proceedings to charities in surrounding areas.
He's also got another project brewing and is in the studio putting together his first album, set to be released in 2023.
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