All that is
gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; The old that is
strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes
a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be
blade that was broken, The crown less again shall be king.- J.R.R. Tolkien
7:30 Apparel caught up with one of HRE’s illest mc “T
shan”….. read below to get to know him
better
Name?
T-Shan Donne
How did you get your name?
Well my names are Shannon Tanaka Kennedy Nyajeka. So it’s
pretty obvious how I came up with my rap moniker, but people have always called
me different names. When my skills elevated they called me the Don. I guess
that’s where I got the name T-Shan Donne
When did your career in music start?
Well I started recording in 2009 so I guess since then
I’ve been between battles, freestyle, poetry sessions, and shows. “Real Rap
life”
From your songs which one is your favorite?
I’d say Top floor although my song Ciroc and Rolla got
2500 downloads, Top Floor is the realest to me
If you could collabo with anyone, who would it be and
why?
King Pin or Ishy X those are the only Zim rappers I
feel are ill enough to be on a Track with me. Although I’m working with a lotta other Zim Rappers, namely
Amvis, TYREXx, Rehab artists, and mixmasters artists, Rappers like breezy are
pretty ill too glad to be workin with.
We know u can spit but what we don’t know can u sing
lol?
I’m terrible lol, I can harmonize sometimes. Imma good
songwriter though, I write R&B, Soul, Rock, Alternative and Pop music.
What projects are you currently working on?
Well since ive been Signed to a record label called
Ghetto Rough, with artists like Da Les, and Zola and Bongani Fassie and L-Tido
who have also been signed to the label, im working on a Mixtape.
Did you have a mentor for your career?
I am my own Mentor
So what part of h town did you grow up in?
Mandara
How do feel you differ from rest of the music
industry?
I’m T-Shan
Donne
How do you balance your music with other obligations?
Meditation
So far what has been the proudest moment of your
career?
When I made Ciroc and Rolla, everything after that
made my career go crazy.
What is the furthest show you have done from home?
This show I did in Bassline, In Johannesburg
What has been the worst nightmare for you & how
did you get through
I dreamt I died without living my dream. I got through
it by living like it is that day.
If you could categorize your music, what genre would
you it best fit?
Free spirit, Renegade Rap.
Finally what do you think of 7:30 Apparel?
Just get it, and watch your life change.
