'I feel like he's a blessing to everyone' — Young Stunna admires Kabza De Small and his work ethic

It is no secret who Young Stunna looks up to the most in the music industry, and he has been open about the love and respect he has for music producer and DJ Kabza De Small and the amapiano genre.

International superstar Drake recently announced Kabza, real name Kabelo Motha, as one of the producers of his It's All A Blur Tour on his Instagram, with two other producers. 

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Young Stunna said more than anything, Kabza's spirit is loved by all. 

“That's my father, I call him my father because he teaches you more than music. It is not about music to him, this is a calling, and we shouldn't play with it because we are going to suffer. I feel like Kabza is a blessing to everyone who is close to him and if he doesn't like you that means your spirit is not as pure as you think it is, you need to fix something.”

Young Stunna said Kabza taught him to maintain the values he was raised with.

He recently returned from music festival AfroNation and his mentor congratulated him on his big moves. 

“I swear it's not about music to him. You can have the talent, be a superstar, be the best dressed and have money as much as you want, but if you don't respect where you come from, your elders and ancestors and the teachings they have taught you shows everywhere you go.

“Him being able to call and tell me I'm doing well, he's really proud of me and to tell me to keep going warmed my heart,” said Young Stunna.

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