Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. And with
the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true,
Star Of The Month TM was launched by 7:30 Apparel in 2012 with the
aim to promote up and coming artist who are trying to get their content out
there, Star Of The Month TM is great chance for artists to
showcase their creativity.
7:30 recently had the pleasure of interviewing the gorgeous
and beautiful up & coming song-stress Varaidzo ……..Read below to get to know her better
Name?
My name is
Varaidzo....it’s such a coincidence because the English translation means
because the English translation means entertainer which is what I do lol.
How did you get your name?
I got it from the midwife
who helped my mom in labor
I was actually meant to be
Tanya Vanessa lol.
When did your career in music start?
I have always been in love
with since I was 8 but my first time in a studio was when I was 16.i have
always been shy about my very powerful voice but now I realized it’s a gift and
only a few people can do what I can do so I am happy.
Since my first time I have
been trying to get connected and work with the right people who can embrace my
voice and feel the energy and enthusiasm as much as I do. Im perfectionist and
I like my things to be done the right way. I hate being compared to Beyonce
which is what a lot of people do so try and create my own brand and trademark
“I hope to make it internationally
and I will not stop until I get there”
From your songs which one is your favorite?
It’s really difficult to
decide which one of my songs is my favorite because they all have some
different special element to them but I think Ndakuwana is a good song. It did
very well on the charts peaking at number 2 and staying in the chats for 14
weeks!! I also like “losing it” I think it has a lot of potential to reach the
top.
If you could collabo with anyone, who would it be and
why?
Locally, I would love to
work with Tererayi Mugwadi, she has always been an inspiration since I was young
and I love her voice!! She is a talented woman.
Intentionally, I would
love to work with Beyonce because I have really studied her music and she is
such a superwoman and like the rest of the women out there I think she is just phenomenal.
She really set the bar high.
Can u sing lol?
Can I sing? Ha-ha well I
think I am capable of producing sound that’s good for the ear lol. Well what my
producers know is I hate auto tune. I want people to listen to my natural voice
because it’s something special and I am proud of it.
What projects are you currently working on?
At the moment, I have my
first video for my song “Ndikadai” which is about to be released. And I am
working on new singles. I spend a lot of time working on new singles. I spend a
lot of time in the studio because I’m still working on creating a sound unique
to me and my name.(N.B. Nikadai was relesed before post was made)
Did you have a mentor for your career?
Honestly I have never been
mentored. i learnt my skills from artists such as Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah
Carey, Leona Lewis and I learnt to imitate their styles and in the end I had the
voice and the style I have.
So what part of h town did you grow up in?
I grew up in Msasa Park
and Borrowdale. A lot of people think I have it easy with all the material
things I have but people who really know me would tell u i have heart and I am
very humble. I work hard to get what I have.
How do feel you differ from rest of the music
industry?
I think my style of music
is different from the music industry in Zimbabwe because it has its own
different sound and my voice is unique by its own. I can’t say I am original
yet but I’m getting there…
How do you balance your music with other obligations?
I am in South Africa for 8
months of the year and I am a law student at Rhodes University and that screams
out for attention alone. My father taught me that no matter what, school comes
first and with the music industry success is not guaranteed so I release and
record songs when I am in Zimbabwe and when I am at school I try my best to
promote it. My aim is to be respectable educated women love music but I also
understand that I need to have that independence and that level of
qualification. I mean,ss wouldn’t it sound nice 5 years from now when I will be
saying “I am a qualified attorney and top music artist”. The idea is to be a
good role model for young people who are too absorbed in the easy life and
forget that there is so much more that can be achieved rather than depending on
your parents or sitting around having fun. Education is important.
“I write from experience, I write
from the heart because I feel that’s the key to producing a masterpiece as it
creates a special connection with listener.”
So far what has been the proudest moment of your
career?
The proudest moment so far
is when “Ndakuwana” reached number 2 on radio.
That was just amazing.
Sadly I never got to witness the moment as I was in south Africa.
What is the furthest show you have done from home?
I have performed at
school…I had such a great response and I was happy
What has been the worst nightmare for you & how
did you get through
My worst nightmare was
when I lost my boyfriend. it had such a huge, negative impact on my life
because he meant a lot to me. He was my best friend, my lover; we were really happy
but I don’t know what happened. He betrayed me, broke my heart and sometimes I can’t
believe that it’s really over. I am proud to speak f it becoz it’s a part of my
life that has really changed me and it has taught me a lot of lessons and has
made me realize my flaws and start working on becoming a better person. But
linking it to my music it really made me get back in the studio with a lot of
inspiration and I love my new songs. I always feel great when I write from
experience because I want the listeners to have the connection with me.
“I am happily single and my previous
relationship has given me inspiration to write new songs and I am very excited
for that.”
If you could categorize your music, what genre would
you it best fit?
My music is hard to categorize
but I think its Rnb with a bit of the edge to it. lol
Finally what do you think of 7:30 Apparel?
I think 7:30 apparel is
such a wonderful organization. i love that it highlights upcoming and I love
its appeal especially to the youths.
