Ch’cco Explains How Growing Up In Mams Contributed To His Artistry . Multi-platinum South African singer Ch’cco has already demonstrated that his unwavering drive for making music that defines genres will propel him to bigger accomplishments.
Being a native of the proud streets of Mamelodi in Pretoria and Pimville in Johannesburg, South Africa, has given him a dualism unmatched by any other, articulated inflows that recall the hectic metropolis of Johannesburg or the peaceful, community-like vibe of Pretoria.
Growing up in Mamelodi was pretty dope. I was initially brought up by my grandma in Soweto, Pimville. There, I was exposed to a lot of cultures: Zulu, Tsonga, Venda… But in Mamelodi it was different, because Mamelodi and Pretoria are almost like their own country. When I went to Pretoria it felt like I was in a completely different place: the music, the language, the sound… That was how I understood Pretoria as a whole, everything was just boxed in. How it affected me? It’s so rich with the bacardi, but at the same time we still had a lot of different music. Motswako rap, for example, which was not that big – RIP to the legend HHP. I think the city’s biggest breakthrough was with Foca and Vigro’s “Ke Star”. That created a curiosity for… “What else do you have to say? What exactly is this language?”
With a seductive voice that will make any music twice as melodious, his genre-defying range of versatility allows him to go bar-for-bar with the most thought-provoking lyricists anywhere.With his distinctive sound combination and comforting melodies, Ch’cco has already cemented his reputation in the minds and hearts of people all throughout Africa. He is keener and keener to demonstrate that his path will be paved in the manner that best suits him.
