4 kornerz

one on one with 4k.....

Name?

My rap and stage name is Koffee Baby lol… Jus Koffee is fine my birth name is Tinotenda Nyasha Maveneka     

How did you get your name?

My mom gave me my real name lol… but I got Koffee from a punch line and ever since I fell in love with it…. Like I said on go hard Koffee on my mind coz I Grind so fine

When did your career in music start

When did I start recording and rapping??? Three years ago when did I Start producing??? 5 years ago when did I start singing??? 14 years ago so my music career has existed for years but I started taking it as a business this year.

What do you think of your team Checkmate and Tapstar?

GOD blessed me with two most loyal men I could ever ask for to make my passion for music turn into a successful career. These men are the future of world music from Checkmate’s insane delivery to Tapstar’s mind provoking bars. They are a real challenge to compete with on any track and great people to be around. I love my team.

From your songs which one is your favorite?

At the moment it’s our new mixtape songs fly and drop it low… but of all time my favourite song will always be Man of the year our 1^st song the one that began my crew and gave us this new mentality that we can do this…

Who is your favourite collaboration besides of course 4 Kornerz??

It’s a hard choice… In terms of verses and rap I would pick Karma or K. yung then there are the singers Elliot, Millz and Fungie they all came through they are all amazing people and talented artists ….  But I would have to say Kripmac is the best.

If you could collabo with anyone, who would it be and why?

Collaborations hmmm I would pick Michael Jackson he was a music legend and I was a big fan… this would be an odd combination a rapper and a singer but it would be the greatest collaboration of my life.

We all know you can spit what we want to know is can u sing? Hahaha… I can sing jus not an amazing one on the mike but I will learn to replicate it eventually

What projects are you currently working on?

Well we just finished recording our mixtape Taking off That’s coming out on the 9^th of February so right now we are doing a lot of singles and collaborations with other artists from all over the world USA North African artists South African artists and our Zimbabwe rap family. This is how we are preparing for our upcoming album

Did you have a mentor for your career?

My mom and dad. It seems like an odd choice since my parents are not at all musically gifted but it’s their principals that inspire me. My mom and dad both came from poor families and worked very hard to get to the stage they are. They looked after all of us and taught me how to work for my dreams. No other people on earth could do what they did so I got to do my best for them.

So what part of h town did you grow up in?

I grew up in Mandara, the hood I believe which was made for great musicians like Checkmate, Tapstar and myself Koffee, Kripmac, Slasha and K Young, T shan, Slim, Vad3r, Thabo Kombo etc… I think we are the next best thing to Brooklyn

Do you get nervous during performances?

 I used to but I’m kind of getting used to it… I have done a lot of performances now so it’s not nerve wrecking anymore.

What advice would u give to new comers?

Go Hard or go home

How do feel you differ from rest of the music industry?

We differ in our aims. Most musicians tend to want to stay in a specific genre and culture of music where as we aim to break out into other genres and cultures of music and bring an understanding to world. We want to join the “4 Kornerz” of the world together through our music hence the name 4 Kornerz lol.

How do you balance your music with other obligations?

I won’t lie its hard but it’s about planning and preparing well in advance so that my education does not suffer. As for the group we record in seasons when we can and no one is interrupted or disturbed by music during intense school or university time

So far what has been the proudest moment of your career?

I don’t know I could say the website or the mixtape or the newspaper article or TV but the proudest moment for me as a member of 4K was the way we survived. We saw a lot of crews who were high flying all fall to pieces while we struggled to stay together. In the end most of those crews fell apart but we stuck it through and kept going. I’m really proud of Checkmate and Tapstar for sticking through it all.

What is the furthest show you have done from home?

My furthest show was in Bulawayo. 4k has always been close to home

What has been the worst nightmare for you & how did you get through

Dying a financial failure and disappointing my parents… I work harder that’s how I deal with it

 If you could categorize your music, what genre would you it best fit?

I would make a new genre called Universal... Name speaks for itself

Finally what do yall’ think of 7:30 Apparel?

What I Think of 7:30 and T.L.S??? For someone who has been working so hard and trying so much it’s so amazing to see him and his fashion line on the rise. He represents what the new generation of our world and our continent needs to be. Hard working and full of ambition to succeed. As for his gear its nice I would buy that… but I hope I get one for free you know coz I’m Koffee…

Thank you for reading hope you check out the website www.4kornerzmusic.com

Stay Safe

GOD Bless…..

Varaidzo

 

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.